“ The Jewish studies programme provided an opportunity for me to study at one of the best and oldest universities in the world. Participating in it enabled me to learn from and study with some of the finest scholars in their field. ”
MSt in Jewish Studies
The MSt in Jewish Studies provides a challenging and stimulating journey through the broad sweep of Jewish history, combined with intensive language study. The course is based on small classes, seminars and close faculty-student contact. Students are members of an Oxford College and are accommodated on the Yarnton Manor Estate.
The MSt in Jewish Studies provides a broad approach to the study of Jewish history, culture and relations with other traditions from antiquity to modern times, combined with the study of Modern or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish. The course is intensive and is based on small classes, seminars and close faculty-student contact, within the Faculty of Oriental Studies.
The Academic Year
The academic year runs from October to June and is divided into three academic terms: Michaelmas (early October to early December), Hilary (mid-January to mid-March) and Trinity (late April to end June), and two vacations. “Full terms” are eight-week periods during which lectures are given. The 2012–2013 academic year will begin on 1 October 2012 and end on 22 June 2013.
Course requirements
MSt in Jewish Studies students are required to complete three terms of language study in the same language. A student may choose to study Modern Hebrew or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish. In addition, a student must select four taught courses from a range of options each year. Teaching for the options takes place during Michaelmas (two options) and Hilary (two options) terms. These options, which vary from year to year, must be selected from those on offer (Read about the options offered in 2011-2012). Each student is required to submit a dissertation of not more than 15,000 words on an approved subject.
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