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MA Jewish Studies at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

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  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The standard period of study is four semesters. Where Jewish Studies is taken as a major subject, students must acquire 100 credits in Jewish Studies, and a further 20 credits in a minor subject, studied at Master’s level at Heidelberg University.

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Entry requirements

Admission route: Consecutive master’s programmes with admission restrictions, Jewish Studies. Language of instruction: German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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