AJS Directory of Programs in Jewish Studies

Institution:	Harvard University
Location:	Cambridge, MA
Type of Institution:	private
Department/ Program:	Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
Director:
Website:	http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~nelc/jewish.html
Contact:	nelc@fas.harvard.edu 617-495-5757

Degrees Offered:
Doctor of Philosophy
Masters
Bachelors

Program Description:
The program in Jewish studies focuses on the history and literature of the Jewish people from late antiquity to modern times. While students generally choose to focus their interests on a specific period, the program itself stresses "vertical" competence: all students are required to gain some competence in chronological periods other than their main one, and in general some ability to work with classical Hebrew sources is a prerequisite for admission to the program. As an alternative to specialization by chronological period, students may choose to focus their studies along thematic lines, for example on the history of Jewish biblical exegesis, or the history of Jewish law.

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