10 Hebrew Masters Degree Programs

Offered by Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) in conjunction with the Mandel Institute of Jewish Studies, the M.A. in Jewish Studies program is designed to provide you with up-to-date knowledge in the field of Jewish studies in preparation for an advanced academic degree.

This program offers the student with a four-year BDiv, a BThHons or equivalent qualification, the opportunity of theological specialisation and research at master's level. The theological discipline which is selected must correlate with the major or one of the majors of the preceding degree if its curricular structure provided for majors

Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) offers a two-year M.A. program in the Bible and the Ancient Near East. This program focuses on contemporary Biblical studies (Hebrew scriptures) and provides grounding in both Biblical Hebrew and Akkadian, with the option to study Modern Hebrew at the beginner through advanced levels.

The Department of Jewish Philosophy (Jewish Thought and Kabbalah) in Bar-Ilan University’s Faculty of Jewish Studies is devoted to the research and teaching of all fields of Jewish philosophy from the classical period until the writing of Jewish philosophy in our days, including the study of Kabbalah and Hasidism. Special emphasis is put on the study and research of philosophical thinking, mystical contemplation, and interreligious relations. If you are interested in such fields as Jewish tradition, philosophy, and Jewish history, the Department of Jewish Philosophy invites you to participate in a fascinating, thought-provoking MA in Jewish Philosophy, which takes you into the comprehensive exploration of the world of Jewish philosophy and all its aspects while examining different approaches, discourses, and methods from a broad cultural perspective. Read this article to find out more about the program.

The MPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Hebrew and Semitic Studies) is designed to give students a strong foundation in the languages, history, and cultures of the ancient and modern Middle Eas...

The Master of Arts in Biblical Languages is 49 semester hours and is for any person who desires to become familiar with the biblical and ancient languages in order to more effectively communicate its message to others. Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Biblical Languages, students will demonstrate: - The ability to successfully and responsibly engage Hebrew, Greek, and Latin texts, especially Scripture and other ancient and Christian literature. - The ability to potentially teach, preach, and write derived from their study of the languages.

The Two-Year Academic Program in Near Eastern Languages consists of intensive and full immersion modern and ancient language courses in Arabic and Hebrew as well as courses in history, philosophy, and literature of the ancient and contemporary Near East.

The MPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies focusing on Hebrew and Pre-Modern Jewish History and Culture is designed for students interested in exploring the historical and cultural development of J...

Spertus Institute's Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) is a sequenced, content-specific program that explores Jewish civilization's evolving nature, the fundamental religious and intellectual outlook of Jews and Judaism, and the contributions of Jewish civilization to human civilization.

This unique program is for Jewish communal executives with 12+ years of professional/managerial experience. Participants from across North America learn to leverage opportunity, inspire excellence in staff and trustees, and lead through times of change.