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Certificate Program (12 credits)

Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies

The Graduate Certificate Program is designed to provide Chinese students with a meaningful introduction to Jewish culture, history, and philosophy through comparison with Chinese culture. The courses will be taught in both English and Chinese. Each course in the program will be supplemented with English immersion reviews. Cultural tours of New York City are an integral part of the program. The Graduate Certificate is recognized by the New York State Education Department and awarded by the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies at Yeshiva University.

Graduate Certificate Credit Requirements

Twelve credits (four courses), with one introductory course and three advanced courses. The program is designed to be completed in one or two semesters. 

Read a detailed description of the four courses.

To Whom Will This Program Be Useful?

The program will be useful for those majoring in International studies, World philosophies, Western philosophy, World History, 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

The language of instruction will be English, with review in Chinese. English immersion will be a central part of the program, with experienced English teachers providing instruction in reading, writing and speaking. Hebrew is not required. Elementary Hebrew instruction will be offered as part of the study of Jewish culture. 

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Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies

The Graduate Certificate Program is designed to provide Chinese students with a meaningful introduction to Jewish culture, history, and philosophy through comparison with Chinese culture. The courses will be taught in both English and Chinese. Each course in the program will be supplemented with English immersion reviews. Cultural tours of New York City are an integral part of the program. The Graduate Certificate is recognized by the New York State Education Department and awarded by the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies at Yeshiva University.

Graduate Certificate Credit Requirements

Twelve credits (four courses), with one introductory course and three advanced courses. The program is designed to be completed in one or two semesters. 

Read a detailed description of the four courses.

To Whom Will This Program Be Useful?

The program will be useful for those majoring in International studies, World philosophies, Western philosophy, World History, 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

The language of instruction will be English, with review in Chinese. English immersion will be a central part of the program, with experienced English teachers providing instruction in reading, writing and speaking. Hebrew is not required. Elementary Hebrew instruction will be offered as part of the study of Jewish culture. 

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Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies

The Graduate Certificate Program is designed to provide Chinese students with a meaningful introduction to Jewish culture, history, and philosophy through comparison with Chinese culture. The courses will be taught in both English and Chinese. Each course in the program will be supplemented with English immersion reviews. Cultural tours of New York City are an integral part of the program. The Graduate Certificate is recognized by the New York State Education Department and awarded by the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies at Yeshiva University.

Graduate Certificate Credit Requirements

Twelve credits (four courses), with one introductory course and three advanced courses. The program is designed to be completed in one or two semesters. 

Read a detailed description of the four courses.

To Whom Will This Program Be Useful?

The program will be useful for those majoring in International studies, World philosophies, Western philosophy, World History, 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

The language of instruction will be English, with review in Chinese. English immersion will be a central part of the program, with experienced English teachers providing instruction in reading, writing and speaking. Hebrew is not required. Elementary Hebrew instruction will be offered as part of the study of Jewish culture. 

Graduate Certificate in Jewish Studies

The courses in the Graduate Certificate Program 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.

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

Graduate Certificate Requirements

Twelve credits (four courses): one introductory course, and three advanced courses. Typically, students can complete this program in degree in one or two semesters. According to the rules of the New York State Board of Education, each course meets for 3 hours per week for 15 weeks. 
 

Admissions Requirements

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

Graduate Certificate Requirements

Twelve credits (four courses): one introductory course, and three advanced courses. Typically, students can complete this program in degree in one or two semesters. According to the rules of the New York State Board of Education, each course meets for 3 hours per week for 15 weeks. 
 

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