Concentration in Jewish Classical Education

Master of Arts in Humanities

Application components

As part of your application, you will be required to submit the following:

  • Statement of Purpose – 750-1000 words
  • Academic Writing Sample – An academic essay or other piece of writing that demonstrates your ability to develop an argument and engage with secondary sources.
  • Resume / CV
  • Names and Contact Information of Two Recommenders – At least one recommender should be a professor or someone who has taught you in some capacity.
  • Official Transcripts – Important note: Applicants with international transcripts will be required to provide an international transcript evaluation according to University of Dallas specifications and should submit their application early to ensure adequate processing time.
  • $50 application fee – Collected by the University.

GRE scores are not required.

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent degree from a Jewish religious institution) before beginning this program.

Who is this program for?

We invite applications from:

  • Current teachers in Jewish day schools interested in advancing Jewish classical education within their own classrooms and schools. 
  • Current college seniors, recent college graduates, or yeshiva students who want to launch their careers in Jewish classical education. 
  • Established professionals in other fields interested in launching their careers in Jewish classical education. 
  • Lay leaders interested in building Jewish classical schools or in bringing classical models into their existing Jewish day schools. 
  • Anyone interested in studying Western civilization from a Jewish perspective.
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