Rabbinical Studies Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals for ordination as Rabbis. Includes instruction in Talmud, Halacha, Liturgy and Rituals, Rabbinical Thought, Jewish Ethics, Jewish Education, Pastoral Counseling and Homiletics. Is Rabbinical Studies the right major for you?
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Rabbinical Studies Major

What Courses Do Rabbinical Studies Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Rabbinical Studies majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.