Jewish Culture - hybrid program

Jewish Culture Program Overview

The Jewish Culture program is a hybrid and structured B.A. program that offers students a comprehensive view of Jewish culture and the issues affecting both Israel and global Jewry, all through the lens of Jewish Studies.

Target Audience

This program is designed for a diverse group of individuals interested in relevant Jewish content presented in a convenient, focused format. Students will earn a B.A. in Jewish Studies from Bar-Ilan University, benefiting from modern teaching methods, including frontal, Zoom, and online classes.

Program Structure

Classes are held two days a week:

• One in-person day

• One via Zoom/online

(Note: For Spring Semester 2023, classes will be held in-person on Sundays and Tuesdays.)

Course Requirements

The program includes:

• 46 credits from the Jewish Culture program

• 10 credits in Basic Jewish Studies (typically taken from a department within the Faculty, unless approved for the School of Basic Jewish Studies)

• 8 credits in general studies

Field Trips

Students are required to participate in two field trips per year, providing an immersive experience in Jewish culture.

Note: Students must also fulfill the university’s general degree requirements, including completing 64 total credits (general studies, English or Hebrew) to graduate. These courses are separate from the department’s program and are not managed by the department.

Note: Each student is required to make sure that s.he completes the general university degree requirements: general studies to complete 64 credits for the degree, English or Hebrew according to the university guidelines. These classes are not part of the department program, and the department has no connection with them.

To view the class schedule through the link.

*It is possible to make personal adjustments by permission of the head of the department.

How to sign up for courses after registration: Course Registration Tutorial - YouTube