Bachelor's degree focused on Talmud

Program Overview

HTC's Bachelor's in Talmud offers a rigorous academic environment for students seeking advanced Talmudic study. The program emphasizes gemara learning, rabbinic commentary analysis, and practical classroom experience. Graduates are well-prepared for further Talmudic study or rabbinical ordination, with support from renowned faculty and active placement services.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
HTC offers a Bachelor's degree focused on Talmud for students seeking to continue their Talmud studies in an academic setting. The program fosters learning and growth in a supportive Torah environment and serves as an excellent foundation for those aiming to pursue semicha (rabbinical ordination) after graduation.
• Objectives:
The program equips students with a deep understanding of Talmudic texts and their commentaries, prepares them for advanced Talmudic study, and provides practical classroom experience.
• Program Description:
The Talmud major involves rigorous gemara (Talmudic text) learning, in-depth analysis of rabbinic commentaries (rishonim and achronim), and engagement with renowned talmidei chachamim (Torah scholars) in a dynamic beis midrash (study hall). Students benefit from the support of experienced undergraduate and graduate faculty who uphold the values of a ben Torah (Torah scholar). The program also offers active placement services upon graduation.

Outline:

• Program Content:
The program focuses on core Judaic studies, including Talmud, Bible, History, Philosophy, and Hebrew.
• Structure:

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
The program employs rigorous gemara learning and in-depth analysis of rabbinic commentaries.
• Faculty:
Students learn from renowned talmidei chachamim in a dynamic beis midrash and accomplished undergraduate and graduate faculty.
• Unique Approaches:
The program prioritizes meeting each student's individual needs and fostering their academic growth in a college environment.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
The program prepares students for advanced Talmudic study and can serve as a foundation for those seeking rabbinical ordination (semicha).
• Opportunities:
The program provides practical classroom experience and placement services to facilitate career opportunities.
• Outcomes:
Upon graduation, students gain a strong foundation in Talmudic scholarship and are well-equipped for further study or rabbinical service.