BA Jewish Studies (50% weighting) at Heidelberg University

The degree programme in Jewish Studies considers the Jewish religion, history and culture from the Antique period to the present day. Building on good language skills, it draws on a range of subdisciplines to offer students a comprehensive academic course.

Faculty: Heidelberg Center for Jewish Studies  |  Department: Heidelberg Center for Jewish Studies - Study programme without Teaching Degree Option  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The degree programme is modular. It includes introductory and advanced modules, as well as a specialised module.

Career pathways

In the cross-disciplinary skills module, students develop key skills for the job market, as well as interdisciplinary and intercultural competencies. The polyvalent Bachelor's degree opens up two qualification options: the academic training can serve as the basis for the Master of Education in the Lehramt Gymnasium profile if the career goal is to become a teacher.

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