Program Overview
The Jewish Studies at The State University of New Jersey is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Jewish Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Jewish Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Jewish History I: Ancient and Medieval
- Jewish History II: Early Modern and Modern
- American Jewish Life: Social Science Approaches
- The Bible through Literary Eyes
- The Akedah: The Binding of Isaac and Its Reverberations
- Rabbinic Literature
- Kafka
- Benjamin, Scholem, Arendt
- Europe and Its Jews: Problems and Directed Readings in Modern Jewish Historiography
- Jewish-Christian Relations through the Ages
- The Jews in Muslim and Christian Spain
- Jewish Memory, Identity and Culture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
Applicants should normally have a GPA of at least a 3.0 and solid verbal and reading scores on the GRE exams.Appication materials should include:
- A completed online application
- Official transcripts from previously attended institutions
- GRE scores
- Two letters of recommendation
- A personal statement (1-2 pages)
- A writing sample (optional)
- Application fee.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-12-17
About The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-16
- Language English