Jewish Theological Seminary, The

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.-Liturgy, D.H.L.; PhD

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The program in Jewish liturgy is interdepartmental, designed to introduce students to the development, genres, and themes of Jewish liturgical expression from ancient times to the present. With the oversight of their adviser, students choose courses from the liturgy offerings, as well as relevant courses from the departments of Bible, History, Talmud and Rabbinics, and Philosophy, in order to give them the broadest understanding of the historical development, the content, and the context of Jewish liturgy and ritual. Furthermore, students are encouraged to choose appropriate courses from neighboring institutions offered through the consortium. The program affords the student freedom to choose courses so that his or her interests can be fully developed.

Accreditation:

Middles States Association of Colleges and Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

Prior to taking the Comprehensive Examination, doctoral students are required to pass a proficiency exam in reading Hebrew academic texts, for which HEB 5999: Reading Academic Texts provides the requisite skills.

International Student Requirements:

Applicants whose native language is other than English and who have not been educated at a college where English is the language of instruction must submit official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL score of 100 (Internet-based) is required. The Graduate School also may require that nonnative English speakers prove satisfactory proficiency by scoring at level 10 on the placement test administered by Columbia University's American Language Program (ALP).

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

1000.00 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

21200 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Theological Seminaries

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: Under 1,000