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Judaic Studies

Transfer maximum credits for lower cost + quicker finish

Starts

Anytime

Duration

Shortest: 3 months

Average: 7 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

Woodmont's credit transfer policy and process is phenomenal! It's generous, smooth and simple. Our students sign up for Woodmont's credit evaluation as part of their enrollment. They are then able to request an updated evaluation each time new credit arrives at Woodmont so they can always see exactly where they're at!
Sorah Green
Community College Advisor

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

Who has earned this degree?

Seminary Graduates
Yeshiva Alumni
Parents & grandparents
Single moms
Part-time learners
Full time employee
Kollel members
Part-time employees
NPO employees
Teachers
Yeshiva students
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Where our graduates are employed today

Why they chose this program

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.

Direct Advantage™️

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

Think about things from a new or deeper angle

Research & Summarize

Simplify the complex and make it relevant

Critique & Compare

Weigh pros and cons in nuanced situations

Reason & Apply

Offer solutions for gray areas and dilemmas

Reflect & Re-Evaluate

Allow new information to shape better decisions

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.

Department

Course

Credits

Orientation

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

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.

Department

Course

Credits

Orientation

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

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

JLAW 301X

Hilchos Shabbos

3

TALM 110X

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.

Department

Course

Credits

Orientation

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

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

TALM 110, 210
Choice of lower level Talmud courses

3

TALM 310, 320, or 420
Choice of upper level Talmud courses

6

BIBL 101, 202, 300, 310

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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