Degree Requirements

Students working towards a Master of Arts in Judaic Studies degree will elect an area of concentration in one of 3 areas: Judaic Studies, Hebrew Language and Literature, or Jewish Education.

The degree will be awarded to students who have successfully completed 45 credits of course work in Judaic and Hebrew studies above the Bachelor’s level and a capstone culminating Master’s essay.  Those who apply and are accepted by the faculty are permitted to write a Master’s thesis and be candidates for graduation with distinction.

Master’s students are required to complete two semesters of Foundations of Jewish History, and two semesters of Foundational Texts of Judaism, totaling 12 credits.

All Master’s degree students are required to achieve Hebrew proficiency as outlined in the student handbook.