Doctor of Philosophy in Jewish Studies
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At the core of Touro's mission "to transmit and enrich the Jewish heritage and its tradition of intellectual inquiry", our Ph.D. in Jewish Studies emphasizes the intellectual, cultural, literary, social and political history of the Jewish people over the past millennium.
Required and elective doctoral seminars, taught by well-published and widely recognized faculty, emphasize close historical analysis of primary source material, interdisciplinary methodological approaches to the study of Jewish history, current issues in scholarship, practical use of bibliographical and research aids, and mastery of academic writing.
Students who successfully meet doctoral degree requirements can go on to academic careers in teaching and/or scholarship, or leadership positions at Jewish educational and communal institutions.
Interested? Learn about our admissions requirements, start your application, or reach out to request more information. Each year, two full-time Ph.D. students will be awarded full tuition scholarships plus a stipend of up to $30,000, renewable for a second year. Generous scholarships toward tuition are available to all students admitted to the program.
