General description

The degree program "Ancient Judaism" provides training for an academically
sophisticated engagement with the historical forms of Judaism found in the
midst of the cultures and societies of the Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, Late
Antiquity, and early Medieval periods. This specialized masters degree program
encompasses the history, literature, and religion of ancient Judaism from the
Second Temple and the Rabbinical Periods. It includes the study of various
Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek sources as well as other related courses offered by
the Faculty of Theology and the Study of Religion and the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of
Zurich and the Faculty of Theology and the Faculty of Philosophy and History at
the University of Bern.

Admission requirements

The entrance requirements generally follow the regulations for entrance requirements for studies at the University of Zurich (Verordnung über die
Zulassung zum Studium an der Universität Zürich: VZS). Applicants for the
specialized masters degree in ancient Judaism should provide the necessary
documentation to the dean of the Faculty of Theology and the Study of Religionand the Study of Religionand the Study of Religionand the Study of Religionand the Study of Religionand the Study of Religionand the Study of
Religion. The requirements for the
specialized masters degree in ancient Judaism must fulfill the following requirements: a. bachelors degree in an area related to the course of study,
i.e., history, Judaism, classical languages, comparative religion, Semitics, or
theology; b. sufficient completion of the bachelors or corresponding degree
with high marks at a Swiss or foreign university that is generally recognized
by the Faculty of Theology and the Study of Religion. c. Proficiency in Hebrew and Greek at Matura level
or at the level required for the completion of a university Hebrew or Greek
program. Special, reasoned exceptions may be made that allow for remedial
completion of the language requirements during the course of study.
Requests
for such exceptions will be considered by the Academic Affairs Committee; d. An
interview to provide the application with the level of knowledge expected on
matriculation and goals for the degree program. If an applicant has different
credentials than those listed above, the Academic Affairs Committee will determine whether the student fulfills the necessary requirements on a case by
case basis and can request proof of additional studies or set further conditions for admittance. After consideration of the required documentation
the Academic Affairs Committee will recommend acceptance or rejection of the
application to the responsible authority.

Educational goals

general information

Career possibilities

The specialized masters degree in ancient Judaism does not prepare students for a specific career, but rather conveys—like the humanities and social sciences in general—knowledge of content and methodological competencies useful in a wide variety of careers.
· Media (print, radio, TV), journalism, public relations, publishing · Education (teaching, adult education)
· Cultural, social, and (inter)religious organizations and institutions (i.e., museums)
· Academics-research
· International and intercultural focused organizations, cultural mediation, translation
· Culture management, convention and exhibition organization · Tourism, tourguide
· Political advising, diplomatic service, etc.

ECTS credits

120 ECTS Credits

Degree

Master of Arts in Ancient Judaism

Program structure

The specialized masters in ancient Judaism (120 Credit Points) includes the
following modules:

Guidelines under:
https://www.theologie.uzh.ch/de/studium/master/antikesjudentum.html

Part-time studies

Part time studies will increase the duration of the program:
The program duration can be increased to four years without special permission. The maximum duration for completion of the program is twice the time generally prescribed, calculated from the time a student begins the course of study.

Examination and assessment regulations

The student's achievement is assessed at the end of each module.
Achievements are graded on a scale from 1 to 6, whereby 6 denotes the highest grade of achievement and 1 the lowest. Half-grades are permitted. A grade below
4 is insufficient.
Achievements can also be graded with 'passed' or 'failed'.

Language of instruction

German