Towson University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Masters of Arts in Jewish Studies

Program Description:

Why Jewish Studies?
The Master of Arts in Jewish studies is a liberal arts program that offers students immersion in Jewish classics and humanities as well as comprehension of the scope of the Jewish experience. Graduates of this program typically go on for a PhD degree or seek employment requiring a depth of Judaic knowledge. The program consists of a six-course core sequence and a major in one of six fields: Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Civilization, Rabbinic Literature, Jewish Thought & Mysticism, Jewish History, Contemporary Jewish Studies or Hebrew Language & Literature.
Why Towson University?
There is simply no better place to pursue a graduate degree in Judaic Studies. Towson University is ideally located just minutes from Baltimore City, Pikesville, Owings Mills, and Reisterstown. Students seeking internship and employment opportunities benefit from a vast local network of Jewish communal organizations, non-profit agencies, synagogues, community centers and day schools. Students can also look forward to becoming part of a well-organized community, enriched by the agencies of the Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore.
Towson University's Baltimore Hebrew Institute represents our commitment to providing support for the education and training of Jewish educators, scholars and communal professionals who exemplify excellence in their chosen fields. Through Towson's BHI, students enrolled in Judaic Studies graduate programs have access to a variety of special programs and social activities, as well as scholarship and fellowship opportunities.
Faculty
The shining strength of the Master of Arts in Jewish studies is its eminent faculty. The roster of professors includes prominent educators with credentials in a dozen key areas of Jewish scholarship, as well as authors of notable works about the politics of Israel and t

Eligibility Requirements:

Official transcript from all post-secondary institutions Statement of Intent: a one-page essay describing your academic and professional goals and how this degree program can help you achieve these goals. Sample of Work: a written sample of an academic research paper, thesis chapter, lesson plans or another type of field-related writing sample, no more than 20 pages. Three letters of recommendation, at least one from an academic source. (Hard copies or online recommendations are accepted – hard copies must attach personal assessment form.) Applicants must be available for an interview with the director, in person or by phone. Current Resume

International Student Requirements:

Applicants from other countries are subject to the same requirements for admission as are applicants from the U.S. Applicants from countries where English is not the language of university-level instruction will be required to submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). JCS prefers a minimum score of 223 (computer-based) and 84-85 (internet-based). For information about testing center locations, please visit the TOEFL website. Applicants from other countries will be required to demonstrate proof of funding in order to obtain a visa to attend school in the US. This information is not required for admissions consideration

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above