The various disciplines comprising Jewish studies at Columbia University are based in four departments: Jewish history in the Department of History; Hebrew language and literature in the Department of Middle East Languages and Cultures; Yiddish studies in the Department of Germanic Languages; and the study of Judaism in the Department of Religion.
Each department offers both graduate and undergraduate courses each semester. See listings of Jewish studies courses offerred at Columbia for Fall 2005 and for Spring 2005.
Ph.D. Degree Programs
The requirements for acceptance to and completion of the graduate degree programs in any one of the four fields in Jewish studies are listed in the Bulletin of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Applications (which must be made to the appropriate department), as well as information on fellowships and financial aid, can be obtained from the Office of Admissions of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 107 Low Memorial Library, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027. Tel: (212) 854 4737.
Liberal Studies M.A. Program
The Liberal Studies M.A. Program in Jewish Studies is designed for those who are interested in serious study in the fields of Judaica for their own personal or professional enrichment. The program is not designed for evening study. The requirements for acceptance to and completion of the program as well as application forms may be found on the Liberal Studies home page.
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