Doctor of Philosophy

Admission Requirements

For admission to The Graduate School, please click here. Additionally, a MA in Jewish studies is recommended.

Degree Requirements

Languages
In addition to languages required of all students in The Graduate School, students must demonstrate proficiency in Aramaic and any other languages deemed necessary based on the students' areas of interest.

Courses
In addition to courses required of all students in The Graduate School, thirty graduate credits are required as follows:

• twenty-four credits (eight courses) at the doctoral level in Jewish liturgy, including courses dealing with the biblical, rabbinic, medieval and modern periods
• six credits (two courses) in Jewish liturgy seminars or their equivalent

All course selections must be approved by the adviser.

Comprehensive Examination
Upon satisfactory completion of all course work, students must take an oral examination demonstrating knowledge of the designated reading list and another liturgical tradition.

Dissertation
A major original piece of research.