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Image from the cover of The Jewish Immigrant, magazine, HIAS, NYC 1909

Master of Arts

The M.A. in Judaic Studies provides a broad and balanced exposure to Judaic Studies while allowing students to concentrate on one of the following areas:

  1. Modern Jewish Literatures & Cultures

    • Modern Jewish Literatures & Cultures
    • Hebrew
    • Yiddish
  2. History & Politics
    • Contemporary Jewish affairs
    • Ancient, Medieval & Modern Jewish History
    • Israel, America, Former Soviet Union & beyond
  3. Rabbinics & Religious Thought
    • Rabbinics
    • Jewish Thought

All entering students are required to demonstrate second semester proficiency in Hebrew or Yiddish and, upon graduation, fourth semester proficiency. Those who come with fourth semester proficiency should take a third year of language.

A total of 30 credits are required for the M.A.:

  • 13 credits in required classes
  • 6 – 8 credits in language classes or credit by placement
  • 3 credits for the thesis or seminar paper
  • Electives - 8 credits or 11 credits with seminar paper

Thesis: A thesis or substantial seminar paper of 10,000 - 15,000 words (40-60 pages) is required.

Programs

2111 Thayer Bldg.
University of Michigan
202 S. Thayer Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1608
Phone: 734-763-9047
Fax: 734-936-2186
The Frankel Center for Judaic Studies