Program Paths
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate (12 credits)
4 Electives of student's choice from Jewish Studies Master's level course selection (course numbers 5XX and 6XX)
All courses are three credits, unless otherwise noted.
Courses taken for a graduate certificate in Jewish Studies may be applied towards the M.A. in Jewish Studies degree requirements, should the student wish to continue studying.
Master of Arts
All courses are three credits, unless otherwise noted.
Degree Requirements (36 credits)
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Required Courses (6 credits)
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Elective Courses (24-27 credits)
- Master's Thesis or Final Project (3-6 credits)
- Hebrew Language Proficiency
Required Courses (6 credits)
Students who have done equivalent introductory work as an undergraduate or elsewhere may place out of the introductory series, and take two additional elective courses in Jewish Studies instead.
Elective Courses (24-27 credits)
- Classical Jewish Studies Electives (2)
- Modern Jewish Studies (2)
- Electives in Jewish Studies (4-5)
Courses in Medieval Studies may count toward the requirement in either the Classical or Modern periods.
Master's Thesis or Final Project (3-6 credits)
- Master's Thesis (6 credits)
- Final Project (3 credits)
Hebrew Language Proficiency
Candidates for the M.A. in Jewish Studies must demonstrate competency in Hebrew language before graduation equivalent to Hebrew I. Students may meet the Hebrew requirement by passing a Hebrew proficiency exam. Students who do not already possess this level of competency may satisfy this requirement through study in the Gratz College Hebrew program or through transfer credits from another approved program. Hebrew level I, if needed, is taken in addition to the credits required for the M.A.
Bachelor's
All courses are three credits, unless otherwise noted.
Degree Requirements (120 credits)
- Gratz College Courses (39-78 credits)
- Classical Jewish Studies (9 credits)
- Modern Jewish Studies (9 credits)
- Hebrew Language (12 credits)
- Jewish Studies Electives (6-45 credits)
- Approved Electives (3-42 credits)
- Transfer Courses (42-81 credits)
Gratz College Courses (39-78 credits)
Classical Jewish Studies (9 credits)
Students must take a combination of at least three courses in Bible, Rabbinics, and Medieval Studies
- JST 507: Introduction to Classical Judaism (Required)
Modern Jewish Studies (9 credits)
Students must take a combination of at least three courses in Modern History, Modern Thought, Modern Literature, Contemporary Jewish Studies, and Medieval Studies.
- JST 551: Judaism's Encounter with Modernity (Required)
Hebrew Language (12 credits)
Jewish Studies Electives (6-45 credits)
Approved Electives (3-42 credits)
Transfer Courses (42 to 81 credits)
81 credits permitted for transfer with a C (2.0) or better from a regionally accredited institution.
General Education Requirements (27 credits)
Since Gratz College offers only a select number of courses that meet the General Education requirements, most General Education coursework must be completed at other academic institutions and transferred in for credit at Gratz. In order to receive credit for transfer coursework, students must present an official transcript from an accredited college or university, which shows the completed coursework with a grade of “C” or better. Gratz faculty evaluates the transcript(s) to confirm that the transferred courses fulfill the General Education requirements. In some cases, General Education coursework is available through Gratz College, including coursework in history, literature and fine arts, diversity, and electives. Students should speak with an academic advisor to discuss the available options.
The purpose of the General Education requirement is to ensure that every student acquires the essential core of an undergraduate education. The requirements stress breadth of knowledge and the cultivation of intellectual abilities essential for the acquisition of knowledge that will help students prepare for success in a continually changing world. The General Education requirements are detailed below:
- English Composition (2)
- Natural Sciences
- Mathematics
- Technology
- History
- Social Science
- Literature or Fine Arts
- Diversity
Electives (15-54 credits)
Students must take a minimum of 15 credits in approved courses designed to meet personal and intellectual interests complementary to the selected field of study.
Undergraduate Certificate
Undergraduate Certificate (12 credits)
4 Electives of student's choice from Jewish Studies undergraduate's level course selection (course numbers 2XX)
All courses are three credits, unless otherwise noted.
Students seeking a first credential in Jewish Studies may wish to advance their level of Jewish literacy by completing the Undergraduate Certificate in Jewish Studies, an 12-credit program consisting of 4 courses in Jewish Studies.