Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Leadership/Master of Arts in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies

If you want to help shape and implement a vision for Jewish life in the 21st century, consider the MA-MA track. It's a great way to gain Jewish leadership training while delving into your area of interest in Jewish studies. Working with leading Judaic scholars, youll acquire the deep knowledge of Jewish history, culture and tradition that's needed to understand contemporary Jewish issues.

Founded in the year of Israel's independence, Brandeis is a secular, research-intensive university that is built on the foundation of Jewish history and experience and dedicated to Jewish values such as a respect for scholarship, critical thinking and making a positive difference in the world.

We are home to one of the oldest and largest Jewish studies programs outside of the State of Israel as well as many related centers and institutes. Our library houses one of the best collections of Hebraica and Judaica in the nation.

What's more, our multidisciplinary Near Eastern and Judaic Studies department is one of the largest and most diverse programs of its kind.

A bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) must be obtained prior to matriculation in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. 100 (TOEFL iBT). 600 (TOEFL Paper-Delivered Test). 7 (IELTS Academic Test)