Study programmes

Jewish Studies

Study program:
Jewish Studies
SP code:
P0221D100022
Study form:
combined
Study type:
doctoral
Standard duration of study in years:
4
Language of instruction:
English
Title:
Ph.D.
Title:
No
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SP name in Czech:
Judaistika
SP name in Latin:
Studia religionis, cultus humanitatisque Iudaicae
SP profile:
academically oriented

SP characteristics

The doctoral study programme “Theology”, the branch of study “Jewish studies” with standard length of study of four years prepares students for independent scientific research and independent creative activities in the area of Jewish studies. The branch of study enables students to specialize in their profession according to his or her individual study plan. The branch of study develops intellectual legacy of Jewish studies and applies that in the contemporary religious situation of Judaism. The subject of the studies is Jewish history and culture, synagogue liturgy, Jewish religious philosophy, rabbi literature, reading and interpretation of selected texts of Babylonian Talmud and Hebrew language of rabbi texts. The goal of the studies is a scientific preparation of first-rate experts that are capable of independent scientific work in the area of Jewish studies. The branch is not nationally or confessionally defined but interprets Judaism as a religious phenomenon in the historical contexts overlapping intopresent problems. Learning about spiritual values of Judaism enables students to deepen their understanding of Christianity, primarily its ethics.
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Graduate profile for the public:
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.

Related accreditations

Faculty Name of the study program Language of instruction Study form
Husitská teologická fakulta Judaistika čeština prezenční
Husitská teologická fakulta Jewish Studies angličtina prezenční
Husitská teologická fakulta Judaistika čeština kombinovaná

Teaching provided by

Faculty:
  • Hussite Theological Faculty (HTF)
Cooperating institutions:
No
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Foreign university joint diploma type:
No
External department:
No

Classification

Area of education:
  • Philosophy, Religious Studies and Theology

SP structure

Specialisation:
No
Double-curriculum study:
No
Data for persons with disabilities
Contact person for persons with disability:
prof. PhDr. Beáta Krahulcová, CSc.
Web page for persons with disability:
Further information about the study of persons with disability:
Zásada rovného přístupu a rovných příležitostí ke studiu poskytuje uchazečům o studium a studentům informační, poradenské a podpůrné služby související s doktorským studiem. Vyrovnávání příležitostí studovat na vysoké škole pro studenty se specifickými potřebami vnímá HTF UK jako důležitou součást své společenské odpovědnosti. Specificky (SZŘ UK a vnitřní předpisy HTF) jsou upraveny podmínky pro studium v průběhu uznané doby rodičovství, studium studentů se specifickými potřebami a studium sportovních reprezentantů.

Personal provision

Garant SP:
  • doc. Jiří Beneš, Th.D.
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Subject Area Board Members:
  • Chairman, Beneš Jiří, doc., Th.D. (from 2.7.2020)
  • Members, Arava Lena, PhDr., Th.D. (from 30.9.2020)
  • Members, Biernot David, doc., Ph.D. (from 30.9.2020)
  • Members, Damohorská Pavla, doc. ThDr., Th.D. (from 26.1.2023)
  • Members, Holubová Markéta, doc. ThDr., Th.D. (from 30.9.2020)
  • Members, Hošek Pavel, prof., Ph.D. (from 30.9.2020)
  • Members, Kocian Jiří, prof. PhDr., CSc. (from 30.9.2020)
  • Members, Kokošková Zdeňka, PhDr. (from 30.9.2020)
  • Members, Kraus Tomáš, JUDr. (from 30.9.2020)
  • Members, Nosek Bedřich, doc. PhDr., CSc. (from 30.9.2020)
  • Members, Prudký Martin, prof., Dr. (from 30.9.2020)
  • Members, Sláma Petr, doc., Ph.D. (from 30.9.2020)
  • Members, Šedinová Jiřina, doc. PhDr., CSc. (from 30.9.2020)
  • Former/future members of SAB:
  • Members, Gombár Eduard, prof. PhDr., CSc. (30.9.2020 - 19.1.2022)

Instruction

Admission procedure requirements:
Study programme (branch) is accredited only for study completion for the current students

Can be studied in combination

No combinations have been found