Non-Thesis Track Students concentrate on one major area of specialization and supplement their studies with appropriate electives. The Master of Arts degree in Jewish studies is granted after the student satisfactorily completes 36 semester hours of approved graduate credit beyond the bachelor s degree, including a total of 24 credits in an area of specialization. The student also must pass a written comprehensive examination in the area of specialization. A two course sequence examining Jewish literature, culture, and history of the medieval and modern periods. A variety of electives is available in the area of specialization and cognate disciplines.
Emphasis is placed on the student s ability to analyze texts and source materials of the period.
A two course sequence examining Jewish literature, culture, and history of the medieval and modern periods.