Hebraica Veritas: Korean-Jewish Fellowship Program
Program Overview
The Hebraica Veritas: Korean Jewish Fellowship Program provides rigorous graduate-level training in Hebrew language and Jewish Studies, with a special focus on the relationship between Judaism and Christianity.
Courses are taught by distinguished faculty from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies. The program is fully online, with classes typically scheduled at 7:30 a.m. (EST) / 9:30 p.m. (KST), enabling students in South Korea to participate fully and conveniently.
Curriculum & Certificate
Students complete four courses (12 credits total), selected from a broader menu of graduate-level offerings in Jewish Studies. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Certificate in Jewish Studies, accredited by the New York State Education Department.
Language & Learning Environment
While certain courses include instruction in both English and Korean, most courses are taught in English. Faculty are attentive to the needs of multilingual learners and are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and accessible learning environment.
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the program will:
鈥 Develop proficiency in speaking and reading Hebrew
鈥 Gain foundational knowledge of Jewish history, thought, and practice
鈥 Explore the historical and intellectual relationship between Judaism and Christianity
Courses
The courses listed below represent the range of offerings available within the Hebraica Veritas: Korean Jewish Fellowship Program. Course offerings vary by semester, and not all courses are offered every term. Additional courses may also be introduced periodically as the program continues to grow and evolve. For the current schedule of courses, please visit the Bernard Revel Graduate School course listings
JST 5001 鈥 From the Bible to the Talmud
This course introduces the major texts and ideas of rabbinic Judaism within the broader context of biblical and Second Temple literature. Students explore major genres of biblical texts, the 鈥渋ntertestamental period,鈥 and selections from the Mishnah and Talmud to gain familiarity with rabbinic literature and thought.
JPH 5001 鈥 Introduction to Jewish Thought
An introduction to key concepts and debates in medieval Jewish philosophy and Jewish mysticism, from Saadia Gaon to Hasidism. Topics include conceptions of God, prophecy, Torah, evil, eschatology, mysticism, and religious experience, studied through primary and secondary texts in translation.
JHI 6231 鈥 Introduction to Ancient Jewish and Christian Thought
This course examines the origins and development of ancient Judaism and early Christianity, focusing on their historical backgrounds and philosophical and theological interactions.
BIB 5201 鈥 Beginners Biblical Hebrew I
An introduction to Standard Biblical Hebrew (SBH), including the Hebrew alphabet, vowel system, grammar, and vocabulary. Students begin reading and analyzing selected passages from the Hebrew Bible.
BIB 5202 鈥 Beginners Biblical Hebrew II
Building on Beginners Biblical Hebrew I, this course develops students鈥 knowledge of Hebrew grammar and syntax through increasingly complex biblical texts.
Prerequisite: BIB 5201.
JST 5005 鈥 Torah Lishma and Torah u-Madda: Educational Philosophy and Leadership (taught in Korean)
This course explores key concepts in Jewish educational philosophy and leadership, comparing them with Korean and Christian frameworks while considering their relevance in an age of diversity and artificial intelligence.
JST 5020 鈥 Introduction to Zionism
An introductory exploration of the history, development, and core ideas of Zionism, the modern Jewish national movement.
Course Formats
Courses are offered in a combination of live online and asynchronous formats.
The following courses are taught asynchronously using cutting-edge online course design:
鈥 BIB 5201 鈥 Beginners Biblical Hebrew I
鈥 BIB 5202 鈥 Beginners Biblical Hebrew II
鈥 JPH 5001 鈥 Introduction to Jewish Thought
These courses allow students to study independently and progress at their own pace, while still engaging regularly with instructors through online communication and guided interaction.
All other courses are taught live online in a synchronous format, typically scheduled at 7:30 a.m. (EST) / 9:30 p.m. (KST).
Lishmah Center
The Bernard Revel Graduate School shares a unique affiliation with the Lishmah Center. The Lishmah Center provides short preparatory courses in Jewish Studies, Hebrew Language and English Language. While enrollment in Lishmah Center courses is not obligatory for admission into the Advanced Certificate Program, participation can enhance students鈥 success in the Program. Students who do exceptionally well in the preparatory course will have the opportunity to test out of the 鈥淗ebrew I鈥 requirement. Additionally, successful completion of the preparatory course in English language can serve as a substitute for the TOEFL or other English-language proficiency exams. More information on the Lishmah Center鈥檚 offerings is available .
Master of Arts Degree
Students who successfully complete the Advanced Certificate are eligible to apply for a Master of Arts degree (MA) in Jewish Studies at the Bernard Revel Graduate School. At the discretion of the Director, students who perform well in the Advanced Certificate Program may apply certain courses taken in the Program to the MA degree, so that an MA Degree can be achieved in a shorter time. The MA degree can be taken fully remotely or in person.
Korean-Speaking Students with extensive background in Jewish Studies may apply directly to the MA program. If you wish to consider this option, please contact Dr. Jonathan Dauber at dauber@yu.edu.
Tuition
Tuition information is available here (scroll down to "Tuition and Fees" for Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies). Participants in Advanced Certificate in Jewish Studies fo Korean-Speaking Students are eligible for a generous scholarship.
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Program Overview
The Hebraica Veritas: Korean Jewish Fellowship Program provides rigorous graduate-level training in Hebrew language and Jewish Studies, with a special focus on the relationship between Judaism and Christianity.
Courses are taught by distinguished faculty from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies. The program is fully online, with classes typically scheduled at 7:30 a.m. (EST) / 9:30 p.m. (KST), enabling students in South Korea to participate fully and conveniently.
Curriculum & Certificate
Students complete four courses (12 credits total), selected from a broader menu of graduate-level offerings in Jewish Studies. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Certificate in Jewish Studies, accredited by the New York State Education Department.
Language & Learning Environment
While certain courses include instruction in both English and Korean, most courses are taught in English. Faculty are attentive to the needs of multilingual learners and are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and accessible learning environment.
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the program will:
鈥 Develop proficiency in speaking and reading Hebrew
鈥 Gain foundational knowledge of Jewish history, thought, and practice
鈥 Explore the historical and intellectual relationship between Judaism and Christianity
Courses
The courses listed below represent the range of offerings available within the Hebraica Veritas: Korean Jewish Fellowship Program. Course offerings vary by semester, and not all courses are offered every term. Additional courses may also be introduced periodically as the program continues to grow and evolve. For the current schedule of courses, please visit the Bernard Revel Graduate School course listings
JST 5001 鈥 From the Bible to the Talmud
This course introduces the major texts and ideas of rabbinic Judaism within the broader context of biblical and Second Temple literature. Students explore major genres of biblical texts, the 鈥渋ntertestamental period,鈥 and selections from the Mishnah and Talmud to gain familiarity with rabbinic literature and thought.
JPH 5001 鈥 Introduction to Jewish Thought
An introduction to key concepts and debates in medieval Jewish philosophy and Jewish mysticism, from Saadia Gaon to Hasidism. Topics include conceptions of God, prophecy, Torah, evil, eschatology, mysticism, and religious experience, studied through primary and secondary texts in translation.
JHI 6231 鈥 Introduction to Ancient Jewish and Christian Thought
This course examines the origins and development of ancient Judaism and early Christianity, focusing on their historical backgrounds and philosophical and theological interactions.
BIB 5201 鈥 Beginners Biblical Hebrew I
An introduction to Standard Biblical Hebrew (SBH), including the Hebrew alphabet, vowel system, grammar, and vocabulary. Students begin reading and analyzing selected passages from the Hebrew Bible.
BIB 5202 鈥 Beginners Biblical Hebrew II
Building on Beginners Biblical Hebrew I, this course develops students鈥 knowledge of Hebrew grammar and syntax through increasingly complex biblical texts.
Prerequisite: BIB 5201.
JST 5005 鈥 Torah Lishma and Torah u-Madda: Educational Philosophy and Leadership (taught in Korean)
This course explores key concepts in Jewish educational philosophy and leadership, comparing them with Korean and Christian frameworks while considering their relevance in an age of diversity and artificial intelligence.
JST 5020 鈥 Introduction to Zionism
An introductory exploration of the history, development, and core ideas of Zionism, the modern Jewish national movement.
Course Formats
Courses are offered in a combination of live online and asynchronous formats.
The following courses are taught asynchronously using cutting-edge online course design:
鈥 BIB 5201 鈥 Beginners Biblical Hebrew I
鈥 BIB 5202 鈥 Beginners Biblical Hebrew II
鈥 JPH 5001 鈥 Introduction to Jewish Thought
These courses allow students to study independently and progress at their own pace, while still engaging regularly with instructors through online communication and guided interaction.
All other courses are taught live online in a synchronous format, typically scheduled at 7:30 a.m. (EST) / 9:30 p.m. (KST).
Lishmah Center
The Bernard Revel Graduate School shares a unique affiliation with the Lishmah Center. The Lishmah Center provides short preparatory courses in Jewish Studies, Hebrew Language and English Language. While enrollment in Lishmah Center courses is not obligatory for admission into the Advanced Certificate Program, participation can enhance students鈥 success in the Program. Students who do exceptionally well in the preparatory course will have the opportunity to test out of the 鈥淗ebrew I鈥 requirement. Additionally, successful completion of the preparatory course in English language can serve as a substitute for the TOEFL or other English-language proficiency exams. More information on the Lishmah Center鈥檚 offerings is available .
Master of Arts Degree
Students who successfully complete the Advanced Certificate are eligible to apply for a Master of Arts degree (MA) in Jewish Studies at the Bernard Revel Graduate School. At the discretion of the Director, students who perform well in the Advanced Certificate Program may apply certain courses taken in the Program to the MA degree, so that an MA Degree can be achieved in a shorter time. The MA degree can be taken fully remotely or in person.
Korean-Speaking Students with extensive background in Jewish Studies may apply directly to the MA program. If you wish to consider this option, please contact Dr. Jonathan Dauber at dauber@yu.edu.
Tuition
Tuition information is available here (scroll down to "Tuition and Fees" for Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies). Participants in Advanced Certificate in Jewish Studies fo Korean-Speaking Students are eligible for a generous scholarship.
At a Glance
Study Judaism in a rigorous program designed for Korean-speakers
Learn on-line with world-class faculty
Gain facility with the Hebrew language
Develop an understanding of the historical and intellectual relationship between Judaism and Christianity
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For more information, contact:
Dr. Jeong Mun Heo JeongMun.Heo@yu.edu
Director of Hebraica Veritas: Korean-Jewish Fellowship Program
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university and have a grade point average of at least B (3.0). Applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency by submitting the scores on one of the following tests: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. The following are the minimum requirements for admittance: TOEFL: 85; IELTS: 6.5; Duolingo: 110. Alternatively, students may demonstrate English proficiency by completing the English offered by the Lishmah Center and receiving the grade of A- or higher.
The Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies is located at:
91黑料
Wilf Campus, Furst Hall Third Floor
500 West 185th Street
New York, NY 10033.
We are easily accessible by car or public transportation.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about admissions, administrative information, philanthropic opportunities or any other relevant concern.
Our mailing address:
Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies
Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies
500 West 185th Street, Furst Hall Third Floor
New York, NY 10033
Telephone: 646-592-4275
Fax: 212-960-0856
For more information, contact:
Dr. Jeong Mun Heo JeongMun.Heo@yu.edu
Director of Hebraica Veritas: Korean-Jewish Fellowship Program
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university and have a grade point average of at least B (3.0). Applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency by submitting the scores on one of the following tests: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. The following are the minimum requirements for admittance: TOEFL: 85; IELTS: 6.5; Duolingo: 110. Alternatively, students may demonstrate English proficiency by completing the English offered by the Lishmah Center and receiving the grade of A- or higher.
The Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies is located at:
91黑料
Wilf Campus, Furst Hall Third Floor
500 West 185th Street
New York, NY 10033.
We are easily accessible by car or public transportation.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about admissions, administrative information, philanthropic opportunities or any other relevant concern.
Our mailing address:
Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies
Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies
500 West 185th Street, Furst Hall Third Floor
New York, NY 10033
Telephone: 646-592-4275
Fax: 212-960-0856
