Program Description
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Jewish Studies (Non-Thesis) offered by the Department of Jewish Studies in the Faculty of Arts is a course-based program that emphasizes transformative and stimulating learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, information synthesis, and critical thinking to continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
Keywords: Jewish history, Jewish philosophy, Hebrew literature, Jewish education, Jewish thought, Jewish social activism.
Unique Program Features
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The MA program (Non-Thesis) provides a foundational grounding for students who have pursued some Jewish Studies courses through their B.A. and who now wish to add to their knowledge within the broad field of Jewish civilizational studies;聽
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The MA program (Non-Thesis) serves as an essential gateway to further advanced studies or the professional world;聽
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The Department of Jewish Studies is the only department of its kind in Canada and one of the few in North America. Our expertise is wide-ranging and extends especially to modern Jewish history (globally); medieval Jewish philosophy and modern Jewish thought, Hebrew and Jewish literature, and contemporary North American Jewish life (including education and social activism);聽
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Students benefit from the possibility (with the approval of the Department) to take a number of credits outside of the department and university and therefore benefit from the training of affiliated faculty at 成人VR视频, Concordia, and other universities in Montreal.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
MA in Jewish Studies website
Department Contact
Graduate Program email
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 6 | January 6 |
| WINTER | February 15 | August 1 | September 15 |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.