Comparative Religion - Study of Judaism and Christianity The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Overview

Key features

Participants will begin their journey in Jerusalem for the 1st year of the program, spending their 2nd year of study in St Andrews. They will explore the breadth of Jewish and Christian religious traditions, history, theology, and philosophy. A wide range of course modules taught by renowned experts in the study of Judaism and Christianity from ancient Israel to the 21st century is offered at each institution, enabling students to tailor a specialized path of study and develop expertise in their area of choice. In addition, intensive ancient or modern language study will enable participants to examine Jewish and Christian literature in its original form, including modern and Biblical Hebrew, Aramaic, Latin, German, Greek, and more.

Upon successful completion of this 2-year joint degree  Comparative Religion - Study of Judaism and Christianity program from  The Hebrew University of Jerusalem , participants will earn a joint degree issued by each institution (MLitt in the Study of Judaism and Christianity from the University of St Andrews, and MA in Comparative Religion with a specialization in the Study of Judaism and Christianity from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem).  

Graduates of this program will be well-equipped to pursue doctoral studies and academic careers, as well as non-academic positions in education, counseling, social service, community development, diplomatic service, inter-religious relations, and more.