Jewish Theology

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Subjects: Jewish Studies, Theology

M.A.

Degree

120

ECTS

English only

Language

Winter semester: 15 Sep

Summer semester: 15 Mar

Application Deadlines

2 Years (starting: Both semesters)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Both semesters
Mode of admission:: without admission restriction
Application:: uni-assist
Study mode:: On campus

Course Description

The MA Program in Jewish Theology enables students to deepen their knowledge and to embark on further exploration of rabbinical literature as well as specific aspects of Jewish religious history, Liturgy or Halakha. Degree: Master of Arts For those Jewish students who are considering a career in the rabbinate or cantorate, the comprehensive BA and MA courses are complemented by vocational training programs provided by the Abraham Geiger College (Progressive) and the Zacharias Frankel College (Masorti). The MA degree program in Jewish Theology – the only one of its kind in Europe – is open to all interested applicants regardless of their religious affiliation!

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a major or minor field relevant to the master’s course of studies, such as Jewish theology, Jewish studies, or Rabbinical studies.

Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters.
Required ECTS credits: 180.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

CEFR English

min B2

Cambridge

min B2 First (FCE)
Specification: At least 160 points.

IELTS

min 6
Specification: At least 5 in each field.

TOEFL iBT

min 75

UNIcert

min II

PTE Academic

min 59

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

Additional information:

English language knowledge can also be proven by a degree certificate for the completion of an English-language degree program at a recognized institution of higher education, or a certificate of the higher education entrance qualification obtained for an English language course of education in a country that has English as an official language, or College English Test (CET; China) Band 6 with at least 550 points. Other certificates or credentials recognized as equivalent will be published on the University of Potsdam’s website in accordance with the LSK’s decision before the start of the application process. Hebrew language proficiency at least to the standards of the Hebraicum