Overview

The Jewish Studies degree at Yeshiva University is offered in the following areas of concentration: Bible, medieval Jewish history, modern Jewish history, Jewish philosophy, and Talmudic studies.

The program is structured to appeal to men and women (40 percent of our current student body is female) who strive to enhance their Jewish learning through a rigorous and stimulating program.

Outcomes

Whether you want to continue professionally in fields such as law or business, enter into more traditional areas like Jewish education or Jewish communal service, or pursue the degree out of intellectual curiosity and personal interest, the program is for those who want to be challenged and inspired.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Hebrew
Ancient Jewish History
Book of Proverbs
East European Jewish Histories
Promised Lands: Jewish Presence in Latin America
Sephardic Reactions to Persecution: the Phoenix and the Fire
Medieval Jewish Philosophy
Modern Jewish Philosophy
Jewish Mysticism
Hasidism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university and have a grade point average of at least B (3.0).
Academic background should include documented evidence of a Hebrew proficiency adequate for the required readings. In the absence of such evidence, a Hebrew reading test may be required as part of the admission process.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39240 USD / year

≈ 39240 USD / year
Out-of-State

39240 USD / year

≈ 39240 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39240 USD / year

≈ 39240 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Financing

Funding

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