Jewish Theological Seminary, The

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ma.A.-Modern Jewish Studies, D.H.L.; PhD

Program Description:

The program in Modern Jewish Studies is designed to provide the student with multidisciplinary training in the study of the modern Jewish experience (circa 1750–1980), with an emphasis on religion and culture. Students take courses in a variety of fields but major in either history or literature.

The Amos and Zvia Ginor Chair in Israeli Society and Culture, an endowment designed to deepen our understanding of contemporary Israeli society and culture, enables JTS to invite different Israeli scholars to teach for a semester in the Modern Jewish Studies program. Past occupants of the chair have been Gideon Shimoni, Charles Leibman, Gideon Ofrat, and Yoram Bilu.

Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

All entering students must take the Hebrew placement examination online. In order to receive the degree, students must demonstrate proficiency in Hebrew equivalent to the level of HEB 5203. 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.

# of Credits Required:

30

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

Format: Campus

Classification: Theological Seminaries

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: Under 1,000