Rabbinical Course Requirements
BIBLE (9.0 course points)
Introduction to Bible
Introduction to Parshanut
Parashat Hashavua (2.0 pts)
Nevi’im Rishonim Elective
Nevi’im Aharonim Elective
Ketuvim Elective
Electives (2.0 pts)
HEBREW (9.0 course points)
Hebrew I (4.0 pts)
Hebrew II (4.0 pts)
Biblical Hebrew (1.0 pt.)
HISTORY (4.0 course points)
Period of Antiquity*
Medieval History*
Modern History*
Contemporary History*
LITURGY (6.0 course points)
Introduction to Liturgy
Shabbat Liturgy
Festival Liturgy
Yammim Noraim Liturgy
Tefillah and Seminar (2.0 pts)
PHILOSOPHY (6.5 course points)
Medieval Philosophy
Modern Philosophy
Personal Theology
Mysticism Elective
Pluralism
Bio-Ethics (0.5)
Ethics Elective (1.0)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (12.0 course points)
Pastoral Counseling I
Pastoral Counseling II
Homiletics (0.5 pt)
Education Theory*
Education Methods*
Jewish Music and the Cantorate (0.5 pt.)
Life Cycle I
Life Cycle II
Conversion
Contemporary Denominations
Critical Issues*
Chaplaincy (0.5 pt.)
Congregational Dynamics (0.5 pt.)
Professional Skills Elective
Fieldwork Support Seminar (4 semesters, no credit)
Core Concepts Seminar (4 semesters, no credit)
RABBINICS/HALAKHA (15.0 course points)
Introduction to Mishna
Introduction to Talmud I
Introduction to Talmud II
Intermediate Talmud I
Intermediate Talmud II
Advanced Talmud (2.0 pts)
Introduction to Midrash
Midrash Electives (1.0 pt.)
Introduction to Codes (2.0 pts)
Advanced Codes
Introduction to Responsa
Critical Issues (Halakha)
Rabbinics and/or Codes Electives
SPIRITUALITY (1.0 course point)
ELECTIVES (7.5 course points)
TOTAL: 70
*These courses are taken through Gratz College