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Program Description
The Master of Arts in Hebrew and Judaic Studies provides students with a world class education set in the fast-paced environment of New York City. Students will focus their studies on Hebrew and Judaic courses, while also sharpening their writing, critical thinking, and language skills.
The Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies has a cooperative arrangement with the Program in Museum Studies that allows students to pursue the M.A. degree in Hebrew and Judaic Studies with a concentration in Museum Studies.
See Hebrew and Judaic Studies for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.
Dual Degree
The dual degree program in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy and Hebrew and Judaic Studies is intended to train students for careers in Jewish communal service. It leads to the M.P.A. degree in public and nonprofit management policy and the M.A. degree in Hebrew and Judaic Studies.
See Hebrew and Judaic Studies for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.
Admissions
All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include:
See Hebrew and Judaic Studies for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.
Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of 32 credits, and offers a concentration in Museum Studies (38 credits). See concentration requirements below.
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| HBRJD-GA 1004 | Recent Developments in Hebrew and Judaic Studies | 3 |
| | 29 |
| Total Credits | 32 |
Museum Studies Concentration
The Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies has a cooperative arrangement with the Program in Museum Studies that allows students to pursue the MA degree in Hebrew and Judaic Studies with a concentration in Museum Studies. Completion of the MA with this concentration requires 38 credits, of which 24 are taken in Hebrew and Judaic Studies; a full summer internship in a museum or cultural institution; and all examination and paper requirements for the MA degree in Hebrew and Judaic Studies. This specific area of study is intended primarily for those who are or will be working as museum professionals in collections relating to Jewish history and civilization. Students interested in the MA with a concentration in museum studies should consult the director of graduate studies of the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies or the Program in Museum Studies.
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| HBRJD-GA 1004 | Recent Developments in Hebrew and Judaic Studies | 3 |
| | 21 |
| | 14 |
| Total Credits | 38 |
Additional Program Requirements
Written Comprehensive Exam
Students must pass a written comprehensive exam.
Research Paper
Students must complete a research paper in a departmental seminar, and obtain certification from two members of the department that the paper demonstrates research competence appropriate to the MA level.
Language Requirement
Students must demonstrate proficiency in Modern Hebrew at the Intermediate II level.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have:
- Familiarity with the theories and methodologies of the study of Jewish history and literature.
- Mastery of the history and literature of a particular period of Jewish History.
- The ability to present an original research paper in clear, succinct prose.
- Familiarity with the tools of historical research (bibliographical databases, libraries etc.)
- Proficiency in Hebrew language.
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