Master in Rabbinical Studies (Master's)

At Hebrew College, tuition is Tuition for the Rabbinical School Program is $28,000 per year, with financial aid and scholarships available..

The Rabbinical School of Hebrew College prepares Jewish leaders for the 21st century through a Beit Midrash-centered approach. Students engage deeply with sacred texts, develop personal spiritual practices, and learn to lead diverse communities. The program emphasizes authentic expression of Judaism and integrates traditional and creative prayer. It is part of a pluralistic academic community with partnerships across Boston and internationally.

Focus areas include Jewish Text Study, Spiritual Leadership, Prayer Leadership, Pastoral Care, Interreligious Leadership, Talmud Pedagogy.

The program requires a total of 120 credits, distributed across academic coursework, supervised field placements, and a final capstone project. Students complete a Certificate in Shabbat Tefillah Leadership as part of their training, which includes four modules focused on liturgy, music, and prayer practice.

Graduates serve as rabbis in congregations, Jewish educational institutions, and community organizations across North America and globally.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required materials include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a written sample. Applicants must also participate in an interview with the admissions committee.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, typically lasting four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes.

Hebrew College’s work centers on immersing in Torah and bringing Jewish learning into daily life. It connects students, faculty, and alumni through an ongoing conversation about Jewish tradition and living while engaging questions raised by the present. Its public work includes the Speaking Torah podcast, newsletters, holiday teachings, and projects in music and art, extending learning beyond formal courses.

As a graduate school, Hebrew College prepares Jewish leaders, professionals, and lifelong learners. Graduate leadership degrees sit alongside community education for adults and teens and professional development. Areas represented in its learning include Jewish tradition and history, social justice, Israel, arts, Hebrew language, and leadership for prayer and communal life. The academic environment is pluralistic, with open inquiry, intellectual rigor, personal engagement, and spiritual creativity.

The college is located at 1860 Washington Street in Newton, Massachusetts, where it shares a campus created with area Jewish organizations for Jewish life. This setting places study in the Boston area and links the college with communal institutions. International students should note the school’s focus on Jewish leadership, community participation, and lifelong learning. Alumni serve as Jewish leaders and learners around the world.