The Interfaith Seminary offers the following degrees in Jewish Studies:

M.A. Master of Arts in Jewish Studies

Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Jewish Studies

Degree Description:

This degree on the Jewish faith - the forefather of Christianity and Islam and a player of many religious changes and movements. This degree attempts to look at the many aspects of the Jewish belief system over the centuries, both on its own and in comparison to its brethren religions. This degree provides a good background for a Christian or Jewish ministry.

Master of Arts

Degree Requirements for the M.A. is as follows:

Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree from an approved educational institution or proof of related life/work experience.

1. All assigned coursework as agreed upon by the student and their Academic Advisor.

2. M.A. candidate must write and then defend a Master`s Thesis on a subject pertaining to Jewish Studies.

3. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.

Total Courses: 7 + Thesis

Total Required Hours: 30

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

Coursework:

Coursework is as follows:

The Old Testament (3 credit hours)

Islam, Christianity & Judaism (4 credit hour)

Interfaith Studies II (4 credit hours)

Jewish Theology (3 credit hours)

Jewish Eschatology (3 credit hours)

Jewish Religious Practices (4 credit hour)

Independent Studies (3 credit hours)

Text of student's choosing as related to Jewish Studies and approved by the Academic Advisor

Thesis (6 credit hours)

**Please note: All texts available either from the IFS Bookstore or Amazon.com. See the Bookstore link to the left.

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Requirements for the Ph.D. is as follows:

Prerequisites: Master`s Degree from an approved educational institution or proof of related life/work experience.

1. All assigned coursework as agreed upon by the student and their Academic Advisor.

2. Ph.D. candidate must write and then defend a dissertation on a subject pertaining to Jewish Studies.

3. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.

Total Courses: 7 + Thesis

Total Required Hours: 41

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

Coursework:

Coursework is as follows:

Courses and texts are the same as the Master`s Degree but with the following change in credit hours:

The Old Testament (3 credit hours)

Islam, Christianity & Judaism (4 credit hours)

Interfaith Studies II (4 credit hours)

Jewish Theology (3 credit hours)

Jewish Eschatology (3 credit hours)

Jewish Religious Practices (4 credit hours)

Independent Studies (3 credit hours)

Thesis (16 credit hours)

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

To enroll in one of the above degree programs please click on the Application link on the left.

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