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Doctor of Philosophy in Hebrew and Judaic Studies

The Ph.D. is a research degree. Its completion signifies that the recipient is able to conduct original research and has made a serious contribution to knowledge of the field. Students must train in a major and a minor field and must acquire both the Judaic and general background and methodology necessary for their research.

Applicants must have completed a B.A. or M.A. degree in Hebrew, Judaic studies, or a related disciplinary field, such as history, philosophy, religion, or literature. Admission to the program is highly competitive. Candidates are admitted on the basis of their undergraduate and graduate records, as revealed in grade point average and academic letters of recommendation. All applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). It is expected that admitted students will be proficient in Hebrew at the time of matriculation. Students applying to the program are encouraged to contact the director of graduate studies before filing their applications.

To qualify for the doctorate, a student must satisfactorily complete graduate studies totaling 72 points (a minimum of 32 points in residence at New York University, including the required G78.1005), pass written qualifying examinations in major and minor fields and an oral examination in the major field, and present an acceptable dissertation. Students must demonstrate proficiency in the Hebrew language in its various phases as well as in another appropriate research language and a reading knowledge of two modern Western languages, as demonstrated by examination.

JOINT DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN HEBREW AND JUDAIC STUDIES AND HISTORY

Students who have been admitted to graduate study in Hebrew and Judaic studies or history may apply for a joint doctoral program in both departments. Candidates who have not yet matriculated at New York University may apply directly for admission to the program. Students complete 36 points in Hebrew and Judaic studies and 36 points in history, pass major field written examinations in both departments and a joint oral examination, and meet all language requirements for the Ph.D. degree in Hebrew and Judaic studies. Students interested in this program should consult the director of graduate studies of the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies or the Department of History.