MA in Jewish Education

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This flexible and accessible degree in Jewish Education is a must for Jewish educators who wish to expand their knowledge of Education and Jewish Studies as well as deepen their practice. It is the only MA in Jewish Education in the UK to use blended learning: a mix of short intensive seminars (3 days per module) which are then supplemented by on-line and other distance learning modes. This new approach has enabled students from far and wide to enrol. The seminars take place at Leo Baeck College in the supportive and welcoming atmosphere of the Department of Jewish Education. The award is validated by London Metropolitan University.

Registration form and Handbook

MODULE 1

Core Module: Philosophy of Jewish Education. Knowledge of major philosophies of Jewish Education and what constitutes an educated Jew.

MODULE 2

Core module: From Theory to Practice of Jewish Education. History of Jewish Education and critical understanding of sociological issues relevant to Jewish Education.

MODULE 3

Foundations of Learning: Overview of key educational theories significant in ongoing development of education, teaching and learning.

MODULE 4

Independent Study module: This module is designed to allow students to study a particular focus with an individual tutor.

MODULE 5

Jewish Studies: Introduction to Rabbinic Literature. Overview of Jewish textual tradition, focusing on texts relating to Shabbat.

MODULE 6

Core module: Educational Research and Research Methods in Relation to Jewish Education leading to dissertation proposal.

MODULES 7, 8, & 9

Dissertation. Students will develop and write a 15,000 - 20,000 word dissertation on an agreed topic.

ISRAEL SEMINAR

MA Students are invited to participate in the biennial DJE Senior Educators/Advanced Diploma ten-day Seminar in Israel. The subsidised cost is not included in the course fees.

DURATION:

Two/three years (part-time)

(One afternoon a week during term time)

ENTRY CRITERIA:

Applicants should have either:

A first or second class honours degree or

An Advanced Diploma in Jewish Education, passed to a good standard

Extensive relevant professional experience in an educational context.

Students are also expected to meet minimum English language entry requirements of level 6 IELTS or its TOEFL equivalent.

ADMISSION:

On receipt, applications are reviewed to ensure the minimum entrance requirements are met and interview is offered. Candidates are notified by post if they are successful.