Spertus Institute For Jewish Learning And Leadership

Master of arts in jewish professional studies (majps): the majps program is a model of learning and training for jewish professionals, offering core courses in judaica topics that are most relevant to jewish communal life today, essential professional training, as well as individualized study to advance students' personal and professional interests. The program is run on a cohort basis, offering the opportunity for students from a wide range of institutional and professional backgrounds to network and learn from one another and create a vibrant community of practice.

Judaica degree programs (masters doctoral): the masters-level programs in jewish studies and jewish education are sequenced, content specific, coherent curricula that seek to communicate to students the evolving structure and nature of jewish civilization, the fundamental religious and intellectual outlook of this civilization, the contributions of jewish civilization to human civilization and the inspiration it can provide for students to lead a life that embraces and continues to explore the jewish heritage. Doctoral-level programs are designed for jewish professionals seeking increased understanding of the jewish experience and academic grounding in jewish thought and practice.

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