PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1. A minimum of 30 semester credits of approved graduate course work beyond the bachelor’s degree, including a total of 24 credits in the area of specialization.
2. Submission and approval of a master’s thesis. The thesis track is recommended for students seeking to continue their studies toward a Ph.D. degree.

1. A minimum of 36 semester credits of approved graduate course work beyond the bachelor’s degree, including a total of 24 credits in an area of specialization.
2. Successful completion of a written comprehensive examination in the area of specialization.

Jewish History

Jewish history during the last millennium comprises the main area of focus, with particular attention to intellectual history. Students must take four core courses of 3 credits each:

1. A methodological seminar on the use of historical sources of the medieval and modern periods;
2. A two course sequence examining Jewish literature, culture, and history of the medieval and modern periods;
3. An advanced research seminar leading toward the thesis (for thesis-track students).

Students may choose from a wide variety of electives in the area of specialization and cognate disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to analyze texts and source materials of the period.

Jewish Education

Students take four core courses of 3 graduate credits each:

1. A methodological seminar on the use of Jewish educational materials;
2. A two course sequence examining Jewish literature, culture, and history of the medieval and modern periods;
3. An advanced research seminar leading toward the thesis or special project (for thesis-track students).

Electives are available in the areas of history and philosophy of Jewish education; psychology of Jewish education; curriculum development; and teaching methodology.

The Jewish history specialization is offered at the main graduate campus in Manhattan. The Jewish education concentration is offered in Queens, in conjunction with the semikhah program at the Lander College for Men. A specialization in the history of the Holocaust is available at Touro’s Berlin campus.