Jewish Philosophy
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What you study
Jewish philosophy deals with fundamental concepts and questions in Jewish thought across its periods and various fields. The curriculum provides knowledge of major currents in Jewish thought and the teachings of philosophers and thinkers, from the period of the Mishnah and Talmud, through the Middle Ages, Kabbalah and Hasidism, to the modern era. Courses in the degree include: Introduction to Hebrew Esoteric Teachings, History of Jewish Philosophy in the Modern Era, Guided Text-Reading Courses, Introduction to the Thought of the Sages - History and Literature, Introduction to Medieval Jewish Philosophy, Introduction to Jewish Mysticism, and more.
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After the degree
Graduates of related fields work as:
Related fields: General Philosophy
- Teaching in secondary schoolTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.
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In short, in plain words
In Jewish philosophy, students study key concepts and fundamental questions in Jewish thought across different periods.
You learn about major currents in Jewish thought and the teachings of philosophers and thinkers, from the period of the Mishnah and the Talmud to the modern era.
Courses in the degree include Introduction to Jewish Mysticism, Introduction to the Thought of the Sages, and courses in reading texts.
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Admitted students and graduates — by type of institution
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- Program length: 3 years
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- Program length: 3 years
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