Branch programme/details

The Jewish studies doctoral program has a standard study period of four years and prepares students for independent academic research and independent creative activities in the field of Jewish studies. The study program will allow for the students’ professional specialization on the basis of their individual study plan.

The study program develops the intellectual heritage of Judaism and applies it to the current religious situation of Judaism.

The subjects of the program are Jewish history and culture, synagogue liturgy, Jewish religious philosophy, rabbinical literature, reading and interpreting selected texts of the Babylonian Talmud, and Hebrew rabbinical texts. The aim of the study is the academic preparation of first-rate experts capable of independent academic work in the field of Jewish studies. The program is not defined nationally or confessionally, but interprets Judaism as a religious phenomenon in historical and theological contexts with overlaps with current problematics. Knowledge of the spiritual values of Judaism will enable graduates to gain a deeper understanding of Christianity, especially its ethics and the Judeo-Christian foundations of European civilization.

One-round (two parts, neither of which is “knock-out”)
Conducted in English language.
1. Oral interview concerning the dissertation proposal. Subject material will be the dissertation proposal. The formal structure of the dissertation project proposal is detailed in the general terms of the doctoral study (Other Information - Application Forms). The content-related and formal aspects of the proposal will be assessed, as well as the candidate’s ability to present and defend his/her intended research in a critical discussion.
The maximum possible score is 60 points.

2. Oral interview concerning the candidate’s specialisation. The scope and profile of the candidate’s specialised interest, the level of knowledge of the subject of Hussite theology in the scope of a final university examination.
The maximum possible score for this part of the entrance examination is 40 points.

The maximum possible score for both parts of the entrance examination is 100 points.
The minimum possible score for both parts of the entrance examination is 75 points.

According to the maximum number of accepted applicants, the dean will decide on the admission of the candidate/candidates who has/have fulfilled the conditions of the admission procedure and has/have received the highest number of points in the admission exam.

Entrance examination waiver: impossible.

Admission to Doctoral studies is conditioned by successful completion of a Master's study programme.

Verification method:	entrance exam
Confirmation date (of entrance exam) from:	01.06.2024	Until:	09.06.2024
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	15.06.2024	Until:	07.07.2024

A certificate proving knowledge of the Hebrew language at a level of a final university examination or a classification credit.

The entrance exams for the academic year 2024/25 will take place as described in the information on the admission procedure.

The entrance examination cannot be waived.

The Faculty is not running a preparation course.
Doctoral degree programs are programs without specialization.

Note: Administrative fee = fee for acts related to the admission procedure.

A graduate proves detailed knowledge in the area of Jewish studies at contemporary level, knows history of his or her branch of study and is acquainted with contemporary trends in the branch. He or she is able to acquire new knowledge, analyze that, reflect that critically and interpret that in its specific and interdisciplinary context. He or she has acquired standard scientific level of world language and deepened knowledge of classical language. He or she is able to analyze and interpret Jewish religious texts in source language and use scientific secondary literature. A graduate acquires such knowledge and skills in the area of Jewish studies that enable him or her to fulfill themselves in close profession. A graduate is prepared for working as a member of the academic staff at the university, a scientific worker in the area of social sciences, a manager in a non-profit, cultural and state organization.