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Judaic Studies
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Starts
Anytime
Duration
Shortest: 6 months
Average: 12 months
Cost
Starting: $11,000
Varies based on credits transferred
Scholarships available
Fast facts
120
Total credits required to earn your degree
$300
Per credit
78
Max number of credits you can transfer
What career options will you have with this degree?
Jewish Outreach
$45,000 - $88,144*
Rabbinic Leadership
$89,553 - $332,183*
Community Leadership
$37,563 - $78,055*
Community Outreach
$67,171 - $86,352*
Jewish Education Teacher
$57,500 - $84,800*
*Potential annual salary based on our research findings as of 2024. Annual salaries vary greatly based on role, responsibilities, and employee experience. Woodmont College does not, in any form, guarantee job or salary outcomes.
What master's degree options will you have?
Where our graduates go for their master's
Where our graduates are employed today
THE DIRECT ADVANTAGE™️
An easier way to earn your degree
Traditional approach
Courses last 8-15 weeks, with progress based on a preset timeline. There’s no such thing as taking breaks without failing the course.
Direct Advantage™️
You can start whenever you are ready and complete courses at your own pace. Set and meet your own timeline goals. Take breaks when life calls for it.
Traditional approach
Immutable grades are assigned based on student performance. Only a select few achieve top final scores.
Direct Advantage™️
Students are coached until they reach mastery. Every student can achieve a top final score at their own pace.
Traditional approach
Professors answer questions, conduct tests and assessments, and deliver final course grades.
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Professors coach students and propel student progress from “development” to “mastery” — with a 48-hour grading turnaround, the fastest in the country.
Traditional approach
Students receive a college degree once they pass all required coursework.
Direct Advantage™️
Students receive a college degree at their own pace. In some courses, they can earn digital badges for transferable skills like Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Leadership.
Traditional approach
Text-based and rote. Students are asked to memorize and demonstrate mastery of content or information.
Direct Advantage™️
Skills-based and inspiring active engagement. Students are asked to demonstrate mastery of skills through open-ended assignments.
What you'll learn
Analyze & Interpret
Research & Summarize
Critique & Compare
Reason & Apply
Reflect & Re-Evaluate
SOURCED FROM TORAH, COMMENTARY AND JEWISH HISTORY
Get a Skill Advantage™️ you'll take with you everywhere
Choose from 3 tracks
The Tanach track includes Bible (Parsha and Chumash), Prophets (Neviim), Scripture (Kesuvim), Classic Jewish Philosophy and thought (Machshava), and Jewish law (Halacha). It includes in-depth study of Chumash (Bible.) This program enriches Jewish knowledge, enables its graduates to teach Judaic Studies, and enter programs offering higher degrees.
Required General Education - 45 credits
Department
Course
Credits
Foundations
3
Impact & Expression
Effective Communication and Expression
English writing
Language, Literature, Art, Music or Design
3
3
Systems & Solutions
Data Analytics, Tech skills, and Creative Problem Solving with Science
Math
Science
Technology
3
3
3
Competence & Connection
Social and Life skills
Ethics
Other Social Science (psychology, history, economics, education, or political science)
3
3
Intention & Intellect
Reasoning and Religion
Philosophy
Religion or Philosophy
3
9
Aptitude Advancement
General Education electives
9
Required Major Courses - 30 credits
Course Code
Course Title
Credits
BIBL 101X
Parsha Journeys
3
BIBL 222X
Megillos
3
BIBL 230X
Early Prophets: The Book of Yehoshua
3
BIBL 300X
Chumash in Depth
3
BIBL 402X
Book of Yona
3
JLAW 301X
Hilchos Shabbos
3
JPHL 101X
Fundamentals of Jewish Thought
3
JPHL 121X
Tishrei to Shvat
3
JPHL 200X
Intro to Oral Tradition
3
JPHL 410X
Tefilla
3
Elective Credits – 45 credits
The Talmud track includes courses in Talmud (Gemara) and Jewish law (Halacha). Talmud is the area of scholarship which forms the basis of contemporary Jewish Law and tradition. The program consists of survey courses in Talmud, intensive courses in Talmud, and Jewish law. It prepares students for a Rabbinical degree.
Required General Education - 45 credits
Department
Course
Credits
Foundations
3
Communication and Expression
English writing
Language, Literature, Art, Music or Design
3
3
Quantitative, Digital, and Scientific Literacy
Math
Science
Technology
3
3
3
Social Awareness and Responsibility
Ethics
Other Social Science (psychology, history, economics, education, or political science)
3
3
Reason and Religion
Philosophy
Religion or Philosophy
3
9
General Education electives
9
Required Major Courses - 33 credits
Course Code
Course Title
Credits
Hilchos Shabbos
3
Beginner Talmud
6
TALM 210X
Learning the Talmud
6
TALM 310X
Intermediate Talmud
6
TALM 320X
Talmud with Rishonim
6
TALM 420X
Advanced Talmud
6
Elective Credits – 42 credits
The Rabbinic Literature track includes Bible (Parsha and Chumash), Prophets (Neviim), Scripture (Kesuvim), Classic Jewish Philosophy and thought (Machshava), and Jewish law (Halacha). It includes in-depth study of Gemara (Talmud.) This program enriches Jewish knowledge, enables its graduates to teach Judaic Studies, and enter programs offering higher degrees.
Required General Education - 45 credits
Department
Course
Credits
Foundations
3
Communication and Expression
English writing
Language, Literature, Art, Music or Design
3
3
Quantitative, Digital, and Scientific Literacy
Math
Science
Technology
3
3
3
Social Awareness and Responsibility
Ethics
Other Social Science (psychology, history, economics, education, or political science)
3
3
Reason and Religion
Philosophy
Religion or Philosophy
3
9
General Education electives
9
Required Major Courses - 30 credits
Course Code
Course Title
Credits
3
6
Choice of Pentateuch Bible (Chumash) course
3
JPHL 200
Introduction to Oral Law
3
JLAW 101, 301, 331, 332
Choice of Jewish Law
3
JPHL 101
Fundamentals of Jewish Thought
3
JCAL 101, 202, 310
Choice of Jewish Calendar
3
Judaic Studies Elective
3
Elective Credits – 45 credits
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