Jewish Studies

Jewish Studies

The Department of Jewish, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies  (JIMES) at Washington University in St. Louis offers a terminal master’s degree: Master of Arts in Jewish Studies. The department’s integrated nature provides students a unique opportunity to explore the shared experiences of Jews and Muslims in their various cultural and historical contexts. MA program is a two-year full-time program that foster breadth and depth of study and include a graduation requirement of advanced language proficiency. Close mentoring relations allow for tailoring a program of study to a student’s specific interests and goals. 

This program is not accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

contact: jinelc@wustl.edu