Program Description
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Jewish Studies (Thesis) offered by the Department of Jewish Studies in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes in-depth and dynamic learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in intellectual independence, literature review, and research dissemination to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
Keywords: Jewish history, Jewish philosophy, Hebrew literature, Jewish education, Jewish thought, Jewish social activism.
Unique Program Features
- The program is aimed at students who have acquired some background in Jewish studies through their B.A. and who wish to add to their knowledge through advanced research without having to concentrate on one period or discipline within the broad field of Jewish civilizational studies;
- Courses will be chosen according to each student’s individual interests in consultation with the Graduate Program Director;
- Courses may be taken in other departments if relevant to the student’s program of studies;
- The Department's Faculty members expertise relates to the Hebrew Bible and its interpretation, rabbinics and codes, medieval and modern Jewish thought, Eastern European Jewish history, Jewish literature (Hebrew, Yiddish, English), and contemporary North American Jewish life.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
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Program Website
MA in Jewish Studies website
Department Contact
Graduate Program email
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | February 1 |
| WINTER | February 15 | August 1 | September 15 |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.