Jewish Studies (Middle Eastern Studies)
The one-year Master's programme Jewish Studies focuses on Jewish culture and intellectual life from antiquity to the present. This Master is unique in that it offers a tailor-made programme for each student, in addition to a solid methodological basis and the weeklong International Winter School in Jewish Studies. You can choose from various specialisations and determine your own learning trajectory.
Situated in a city rich in Jewish life
Opportunities for collaboration
Winter School
Excellent career preparation
Is Jewish Studies right for you?
- You are interested in Jewish culture in all its varieties, both past and present.
- You love doing independent research and know how to formulate consistent and functional research questions, collect material, apply theory and write a convincing argumentation.
- You are not afraid of complexities and eager to analyze Jewish histories and cultures from a variety of perspectives.
- You are interested in the intersection of Jewish studies and contemporary societal questions.
To show the complexity behind the stereotype, that's why I do Jewish history.Prof. dr. Irene Zwiep Profile page Prof. dr. Irene Zwiep
In this video the teacher and student of the programme explain how this programme is structured and what the unique aspects are.
Degree certificate
Middle Eastern Studies is an accredited degree Master’s programme. After successful completion of the Jewish Studies specialisation, you will receive a legally accredited Master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies and the title Master of Arts (MA).
- Degree programme
- MA Middle Eastern Studies
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTS ECTS, 12 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- CROHO code
- 60842
- Location
- University Quarter