JTS Open Classroom
Through the Open Classroom initiative, JTS invites you to audit graduate-level Jewish Studies and Hebrew language courses, deepening your Jewish knowledge and broadening your horizons.
- Study with JTS’s world-renowned faculty.
- Learn alongside full-time JTS students enrolled in our degree programs.
- Immerse yourself in the Jewish scholarly tradition.
- Join an open and nurturing community of learners.
How It Works
Open Classroom students learn alongside full-time JTS students and are subject to any relevant prerequisites, but do not take exams, submit papers, or receive academic credit or transcripts. Note: in Hebrew Language courses, auditors do all required homework and take tests.
Students access course materials via an online platform. We will do our best to offer you the course(s) you select but cannot guarantee enrollment if classes are oversubscribed.
As an Open Classroom student, you will receive additional benefits, including:
- A JTS student ID card
- Borrowing privileges from The JTS Library
INTERESTED IN RECEIVING COURSE CREDIT?
The Open Classroom initiative does not offer course credit. If you are interested in receiving academic credit for a JTS course, we invite you to learn about becoming a non-degree student.
HOW TO ENROLL
Applications are accepted through August 12, 2024. Semester begins September 3, 2024.
1. Choose your course(s). The Open Classroom catalog is posted here when applications are being accepted. Click here to view the most recent course selection.
2. Enroll. Your application will be reviewed within one week of receipt, and, if your selection is approved, you will receive an email with registration and payment instructions. Unless you hear otherwise, plan on attending the first day your course is in session.
Tuition is $750 for a 3 credit-hour course and $1,500 for a 6 credit-hour course.
CONTACT US
If you have additional questions about the Open Classroom initiative, please email openclassroom@jtsa.edu or call 212-678-8819.
Courses of Study
Context Two-Year Program
JTS’s online Context program is an intellectual journey covering the sweep of Jewish history and civilization and the major texts of the Biblical, Rabbinic, Medieval, and Modern periods. The program fosters a sense of being at home in Jewish culture, religion, and civilization.
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Biblical Hebrew
Enhance your understanding of biblical grammar with our interactive online courses offered at several skill levels. Register a la carte or complete a four-course Certificate.
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Audit a Graduate Course
Audit graduate-level Jewish Studies and Hebrew language courses on our New York campus through the Open Classroom initiative, deepening your Jewish knowledge and broadening your horizons.
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Librarianship
JTS and the Association of Jewish Libraries are pleased to announce a new certification program for Judaic studies librarians in Research, Archives, and Special Collections libraries.
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