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Bachelor of Jewish Studies

Muhlenberg College

  • Allentown, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Four-year Jewish Studies major leading to a Bachelor of Arts at Muhlenberg College.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core theories and methods in Jewish Studies
  • Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
  • Research and professional practice related to Jewish Studies
  • And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

  • Program Coordinator
  • Research Assistant
  • Project Assistant

Curriculum

  • The major has nine courses from at least three departments
  • With Hebrew or another approved Jewish language and the required courses Jewish Experience in a Secular Age and Judaisms. Electives cover Jewish religion
  • Literature
  • Thought
  • History and culture. It ends with a senior seminar and research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion with official transcript translated into English
  • College-preparatory programme of about 16 Carnegie units expected
  • Counsellor/school report and teacher recommendation
  • Certification of Finance
  • SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcript (translated into English), College preparatory programme of about 16 Carnegie units expected, Recommendations, Certification of Finance.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 85
  • Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the first-year international requirements and deadline: Early Decision 16 Nov
  2. Early Action 1 Dec
  3. Regular Decision 1 Feb. Apply online with the Common Application. There is no application fee. Provide: official secondary school transcript translated into English
  4. School report from a counsellor or principal
  5. One core-subject teacher recommendation
  6. English test scores (TOEFL
  7. IELTS or Duolingo) or exemption request
  8. Certification of Finance form. SAT/ACT optional. Optional interview with the admissions team or InitialView by 1 Feb. After an offer
  9. Confirm enrollment deposits and visa-document instructions directly with admissions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$67,760 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolUndergraduate Academic Programs
DepartmentJewish Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarships or financial assistance may be available at Muhlenberg College for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jan 2027

    50 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.