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Do you want to find out more about becoming a rabbi?
For more information about the Rabbinic Programme please contact Rabbinic Admissions Advisor
Rabbi Judith Levitt
Department of Rabbinic and Higher Jewish Studies
Please refer to course handbooks and application form at the foot of the page.
Students studying for the rabbinate combine studies in the Departments of Higher Jewish Studies and Rabbinics.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Year in Israel (1st Year)
The study year abroad is a means to obtaining the Hebrew skills necessary for in depth study of Hebrew texts as well as forming a basis of good spoken Hebrew and familiarity with Hebrew literature. The programme is run at HUC Jerusalem where students have full access to all of HUC services. A week long induction is held at the College prior to departing for the summer Ulpan in Jerusalem. LBC faculty continue to promote learning opportunities while students are in Jerusalem. All students are required participate in the Israel year or have equivalent experience of immersion in Israeli life and Hebrew study for exemption.
Rabbinic formation develops in the second and third years. This includes a full grounding in Hebrew texts and Jewish studies, synagogue skills development, personal and interpersonal development, interfaith dialogue and spiritual exploration. In addition, exposure to the work of the rabbinate takes place through observations, apprenticeship, High Holy Day experience, pastoral care placement and teaching experience. Highlighted events in this stage are the spirituality retreat, inter-disciplinary seminars, Jewish-Christian-Muslim students’ conference etc. Following the year in Israel, students study for two years in the Department of Higher Jewish Studies at the college. These modules are credit rated by the Open University.
The fourth and fifth years are designed to act as a transition to the working rabbinate. Students study towards an MA in Jewish Studies at Kings College, London. This degree includes a master’s dissertation. Further work is done in professional development and personal and spiritual development. Practical rabbinics is a focus of this stage and this is integrated with leadership skills, organisational development and placement experiences. These include an internship with a congregational rabbi and a final year placement in a congregation.
COURSE DURATION: Five years (full-time)
ENTRY CRITERIA (ABBREVIATED):
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Candidates are required to hold a University degree or its equivalent; BA or equivalent
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Involvement in Jewish congregational life; good level of Hebrew; Jewish knowledge and commitment
ADMISSION:
Candidates have an initial discussion/interview with the Recruitment Officer or Director of the Programme. On receipt, applications are reviewed by the Admissions Board to ensure the minimum entrance requirements are met. Closing date for applications is 30 November 2009. A short list is produced in January. Candidates are notified by post if they are short listed. After a three day group interview in March, the candidates are notified in writing of the Board’s decision.
COURSE FEES:
REGISTRATION FEE - £50
£8,000 per annum
1st year abroad (Israel/other) - £1,500 plus any fees for overseas institutions)
5th year abroad - £7,000
Scholarships are available to certain students. Please apply for details of our Scholarship scheme to Irit Burkeman.
ENQUIRIES:
The Rabbinic Admissions Advisor, Rabbi Judith Levitt.
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