Jewish Studies Program

The Jewish Studies Program at San Diego State University is an interdisciplinary program serving the students of SDSU as well as the greater San Diego Community. We offer a major in Modern Jewish Studies and a minor in Jewish Studies and are dedicated to teaching a broad range of topics related to Jewish history, religion and culture from the biblical through the modern period. Courses offered through our program are open to all SDSU students. In addition, our faculty are actively engaged in teaching to the broader San Diego community. The program also houses the Lipinsky Institute, which supports our community outreach and annual visiting Israeli professorships.

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Research discoveries ignite conversation in CAL religion courses

Ishai Mishory, assistant professor in the Department for the Study of Religion asks students to meditate on Judaism, sustainability and spirituality.

When students in San Diego State University’s study of religion courses gather in Assistant Professor Ishai Mishory’s classes, they don’t simply discuss religion — they unravel centuries-old treasures linking art, identity, and spirituality. From the printing presses of Renaissance Italy to the sustainability challenges of the modern world, Mishory’s research sparks lively conversation about what it means to live thoughtfully in relation to religion, history, and society.

Read the full article on the CAL website.