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Master of Arts (30 credits)

The Master of Arts degree designed for Chinese students provides a broad and intensive understanding of Jewish culture, history, and philosophy by comparison with Chinese culture. Each course will be supplemented with English immersion reviews. Cultural tours of New York City are an integral part of the program. The MA degree, accredited by the New York State Board of Education, will be granted by the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies of Yeshiva University. 

List of courses for the MA degree

  1. Introduction to Jewish Culture
  2. Jewish Calendar and Festivals
  3. Relationships and Self
  4. Introduction to the Jewish Classics: Bible, Talmud
  5. Customs, rituals
  6. Beliefs, philosophy
  7. History: Ancient
  8. History: Modern 
  9. Israel & the Jews
  10. Famous Jewish personalities

Read a detailed description of the first four courses

These courses are lecture-based and aim to allow Chinese students to understand Jewish culture by discovering similarities and differences with their own, and to enhance communication between the Chinese and Jewish communities. Jewish texts will be presented as academic supplementary resources; but the major emphasis will be on the lectures. These courses are not intended as religious study. Rather, they offer a comparative, multi-perspective analysis of Chinese and Jewish philosophy.

The ten courses listed above are a sample. Other courses are being developed and can be tailored to the needs of specific student cohorts to accommodate their interests.

To Whom Will This Program Be Useful?

The CJC MA program will be useful for those majoring in international studies, World philosophies, Western philosophy, World History, and Middle-East studies. The Jewish people have played a decisive role in the development of Western culture, society, and thought for over 2000 years. A thorough knowledge of Jewish culture, philosophy, and history will therefore enrich students in all of those fields, giving them a broader perspective within their range of expertise.

Language of Instruction

English is the language of instruction, with assistance for Chinese-speaking students, for whom English is a second language. Hebrew is not required for admission to this program. In the more advanced courses, Hebrew will be introduced as a subject of study. 

Full Program Breakdown

The Master of Arts degree designed for Chinese students provides a broad and intensive understanding of Jewish culture, history, and philosophy by comparison with Chinese culture. Each course will be supplemented with English immersion reviews. Cultural tours of New York City are an integral part of the program. The MA degree, accredited by the New York State Board of Education, will be granted by the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies of Yeshiva University. 

List of courses for the MA degree

  1. Introduction to Jewish Culture
  2. Jewish Calendar and Festivals
  3. Relationships and Self
  4. Introduction to the Jewish Classics: Bible, Talmud
  5. Customs, rituals
  6. Beliefs, philosophy
  7. History: Ancient
  8. History: Modern 
  9. Israel & the Jews
  10. Famous Jewish personalities

Read a detailed description of the first four courses

These courses are lecture-based and aim to allow Chinese students to understand Jewish culture by discovering similarities and differences with their own, and to enhance communication between the Chinese and Jewish communities. Jewish texts will be presented as academic supplementary resources; but the major emphasis will be on the lectures. These courses are not intended as religious study. Rather, they offer a comparative, multi-perspective analysis of Chinese and Jewish philosophy.

The ten courses listed above are a sample. Other courses are being developed and can be tailored to the needs of specific student cohorts to accommodate their interests.

To Whom Will This Program Be Useful?

The CJC MA program will be useful for those majoring in international studies, World philosophies, Western philosophy, World History, and Middle-East studies. The Jewish people have played a decisive role in the development of Western culture, society, and thought for over 2000 years. A thorough knowledge of Jewish culture, philosophy, and history will therefore enrich students in all of those fields, giving them a broader perspective within their range of expertise.

Language of Instruction

English is the language of instruction, with assistance for Chinese-speaking students, for whom English is a second language. Hebrew is not required for admission to this program. In the more advanced courses, Hebrew will be introduced as a subject of study. 

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The Master of Arts degree designed for Chinese students provides a broad and intensive understanding of Jewish culture, history, and philosophy by comparison with Chinese culture. Each course will be supplemented with English immersion reviews. Cultural tours of New York City are an integral part of the program. The MA degree, accredited by the New York State Board of Education, will be granted by the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies of Yeshiva University. 

List of courses for the MA degree

  1. Introduction to Jewish Culture
  2. Jewish Calendar and Festivals
  3. Relationships and Self
  4. Introduction to the Jewish Classics: Bible, Talmud
  5. Customs, rituals
  6. Beliefs, philosophy
  7. History: Ancient
  8. History: Modern 
  9. Israel & the Jews
  10. Famous Jewish personalities

Read a detailed description of the first four courses

These courses are lecture-based and aim to allow Chinese students to understand Jewish culture by discovering similarities and differences with their own, and to enhance communication between the Chinese and Jewish communities. Jewish texts will be presented as academic supplementary resources; but the major emphasis will be on the lectures. These courses are not intended as religious study. Rather, they offer a comparative, multi-perspective analysis of Chinese and Jewish philosophy.

The ten courses listed above are a sample. Other courses are being developed and can be tailored to the needs of specific student cohorts to accommodate their interests.

To Whom Will This Program Be Useful?

The CJC MA program will be useful for those majoring in international studies, World philosophies, Western philosophy, World History, and Middle-East studies. The Jewish people have played a decisive role in the development of Western culture, society, and thought for over 2000 years. A thorough knowledge of Jewish culture, philosophy, and history will therefore enrich students in all of those fields, giving them a broader perspective within their range of expertise.

Language of Instruction

English is the language of instruction, with assistance for Chinese-speaking students, for whom English is a second language. Hebrew is not required for admission to this program. In the more advanced courses, Hebrew will be introduced as a subject of study. 

Master of Arts in Jewish Studies

The courses in the Jewish Studies MA designed for Chinese students are lecture-based and aim to allow Chinese students to understand Jewish culture by discovering similarities and differences with their own, and to enhance communication between the Chinese and Jewish communities. Jewish texts will be presented as academic supplementary resources; but the major emphasis will be on the lectures. These courses are not intended as religious study. Rather, they offer a comparative, multi-perspective analysis of Chinese and Jewish philosophy.

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Admissions Requirements

(1) Working knowledge of English
(2) Bachelor’s degree
(3) Hebrew knowledge is NOT required.
 

MA Credit Requirements

Thirty credits (ten courses) distributed among introductory and advanced courses. Typically, students can complete the degree in two semesters (4 courses per semester) and a summer (2 courses). According to the rules of the New York State Board of Education, each course meets for 3 hours per week for 15 weeks. (Summer courses typically meet 3 times per week for 5 weeks.)

Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

(1) Working knowledge of English
(2) Bachelor’s degree
(3) Hebrew knowledge is NOT required.
 

MA Credit Requirements

Thirty credits (ten courses) distributed among introductory and advanced courses. Typically, students can complete the degree in two semesters (4 courses per semester) and a summer (2 courses). According to the rules of the New York State Board of Education, each course meets for 3 hours per week for 15 weeks. (Summer courses typically meet 3 times per week for 5 weeks.)

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