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M.A. Jewish Studies

The most important Facts in brief

  • Degree: M.A. Jewish Studies
    Degree M.A. Jewish Studies
  • Start of the Studies: Winter and Summer Semester
    Start of the Studies Winter and Summer Semester
  • Language Requirement: Hebrew
    Language Requirement Hebrew
  • Course Language: German / English
    Course Language German / English
  • Standard Period of Study: 4 Semester
    Standard Period of Study 4 Semester
  • Deadline for Applications: 15. January and 15. July
    Deadline for Applications 15. January and 15. July

Aim of the Degree Program

Jewish studies is a humanities discipline and as such is committed to the goal of reflecting on the cultural foundations of society on both a large and small scale. The task of the humanities scholar is primarily to understand, explain and ultimately to mediate: between groups, to people, into society. These processes require a precise methodological foundation and a progressive, content-critical accompaniment with competence for the basics, a sense for detail and an eye for the whole in its peculiarity and in its context. As a European competence center in this field, the University of Jewish Studies offers opportunities for in-depth study and penetration that are not available elsewhere and is therefore particularly attractive for students who are aiming for a Master's degree in Jewish Studies.

Admission requirements for studying is the general higher education entrance qualification or a comparable qualification, as well as a completed Bachelor's degree in Jewish Studies with a subject component of at least 50% or in degree programs with essentially the same content. Further details are regulated by the admission regulations and the examination regulations for the M.A. Jewish Studies. Admission to the consecutive Master's degree program is restricted. An application is required before the application for enrolment can be submitted.

Jewish life is not limited to religious rites, but encompasses all areas of human existence. The subject intersects with all areas of the humanities and beyond. Accordingly, the University of Jewish Studies offers several sub-subjects, ranging from the history of the Jewish people, the Bible and Talmud, philosophy, literature and linguistics to Jewish art. In this way, Jewish Studies at the University of Jewish Studies provides a comprehensive picture of Jewish life in Germany, Europe and the world, past and present.

Of the 120 credit points, 20 credit points are allocated to the module “Interdisciplinary elective subject” at Heidelberg University.

The academic degree of Master of Arts obtained on completion of the course qualifies students for further doctoral studies, but also enables them to enter the profession directly at other academic institutions and service providers such as museums, memorials, print, online and broadcast media or other institutions that require the relevant skills.

Detailed information can be found in the curricula and module handbooks. The Examinations Officeprovides information on examinations and examination regulations. the Student Advisory Service is also available to answer any further questions you may have.

Ida B.

There are usually more than enough student jobs at the university for anyone who wants them - and they are interesting and educational to boot. For example, I was able to gain my very first experience of teaching.

Ida B., M.A. Jewish Studies (with minor in Classical and Modern Literature), HiWi Jewish Religious Studies

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