School of Jewish Theology, University of Potsdam
Contact details
Am Neuen Palais 10 / Haus 02Potsdam
14469
Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 331/ 977-1191
Email: info.jewish.theology@uni-potsdam.de
https://http://www.juedischetheologie-unipotsdam.de/index.html
Head of Department/Director
Rabbi Walter Homolka
Email: barniske@geiger-edu.de
Activites
Awards degrees in Jewish Studies as a sole or major componentBA Jewish Theology: The scope of material covered by the degree program is extensive: from the Hebrew Bible and the great theological works of the Middle Ages to the thinkers and intellectual debates of modern times. Thus, the BA Program in Jewish Theology not only gives students a basic intellectual grounding in Judaism, but also provides them with critical academic expertise as well as valuable insights into Jewish religious practice. The program places particular emphasis on acquiring solid proficiency in the Hebrew and Aramaic languages, so that students can work with texts in their original languages as soon as possible. Other focal points of study are Judaism’s relations with other faiths, particularly Christianity and Islam or a specialization in biblical archaeology. As of 2018 the School of Jewish Theology also offers a BA Program in Jewish Theology with an emphasis on Biblical Archaeology.
MA Jewish Theology: The MA Program in Jewish Theology enables students to deepen their knowledge and to embark on further exploration of rabbinical literature as well as specific aspects of Jewish religious history, Liturgy or Halakha.
Offers courses in Jewish Studies
Provides supervision in Jewish studies for students working towards a research degree
Pursues academic research activities
Degrees offered
BA
MA
Main research activities
The School of Jewish Theology offers courses in the key areas of: Hebrew Bible and its Exegesis (biblical criticism and traditional Jewish exegesis); Rabbinical Literature (Mishnah, Talmud and Midrash); History; Liturgy; Philosophy and Halakha and also Hebrew (biblical and modern) and Aramaic, Religious Education, and Homiletics.
The School provides undergraduate and graduate studies to a wide variety of students: Jewish and non-Jewish; those seeking an academic career as well as those interested in working within or with the Jewish community in interreligious dialogue or with cultural projects; and of course, those interested in learning for its own sake.
Future progressive rabbis and cantors study with the School while simultaneously studying at the Abraham Geiger College, and future conservative rabbis study with us while being prepared for ordination at the Zacharias Frankel College.
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