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Jewish Languages and Literatures, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

The Hebrew and Yiddish subdivision offers a PhD program in Jewish Languages and Literatures. The program offers a philological, historical, and critical approach to Yiddish and Hebrew literatures. More information about the program, requirements, and exams can be found in the Hebrew and Yiddish Subdivision section of the Graduate Student Handbook, which is located on the MLL Resources for Faculty and Graduate Students page , or on the Modern Languages and Literatures (MLL) website .

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

The PhD program in Jewish Languages and Literatures requires all students to take at least four graduate seminars (or their equivalent) within the section of Hebrew and Yiddish courses offered by the Modern Languages and Literatures (MLL) . In addition, students are required to take at least four Jewish Studies courses offered outside of MLL. By the end of their second year, students will have completed 12 seminars for credit.

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Application information

Entry requirements

More information about admission to the program can be found on the Modern Languages and Literatures departmental website. To apply, please visit the Krieger Graduate Admissions website and select 'Apply Now'.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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