Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) MAJS

It is a two-year program (when done relatively full time), but can also be done part-time at one’s own pace. Students take classes on campus alongside rabbinic, cantorial, and Master of Jewish Education degree students.

The first year of the program is focused on grounding students with an introduction to Jewish texts, practice, Hebrew language and Jewish history. The second year of the program allows students to focus on either Jewish history and thought or the Jewish textual tradition (see curriculum below).

Coming to study at Hebrew College also means there are a wealth of elective opportunities open in Jewish education, halakhah (Jewish law), and Jewish mysticism.

Course Requirements

There is a Hebrew requirement for entering the program. Incoming students must have completed Hebrew 4 (intermediate Hebrew). For students who have had little exposure to Hebrew, Hebrew College offers a summer Ulpan course to prepare students for the master’s program.

Curriculum

Year 1: Fall

• Biblical Themes and Genres (1class/week)
• Introduction to Jewish Life and Practice (1class/week)
• Introduction to the prayer book (1class/week) [This course may be substituted for an elective]
• Introduction to Mishnah (2 classes/week)
• Hebrew 5 (3 classes/week)

Year 1: Spring

• Biblical Themes and Genres (1class/week)
• The History of Second Temple & Early Rabbinic Judaism (1class/week)
  Introduction to Jewish Life and Practice (1class/week)
  Introduction to Talmud (2 classes/week)
  Hebrew 6 (3 classes/week)

Year 2: Fall

Year 2: Spring

Contact Info

Rabbi Daniel Klein
Associate Dean of Admissions
dklein@hebrewcollege.edu
617.559.8637