Cert in Hebrew & Jewish Studies: Advanced at York University in Toronto, Canada is a certificate in Others programme.
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Degree:Certificate
Field:Others
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Advanced Certificate in Hebrew & Jewish Studies at York University builds on introductory study of Jewish civilization, examining its development from its origins to the present. Courses draw on multiple disciplines, including history, literature, archaeology, philosophy, ethnography and social theory, alongside options to study classical and modern Hebrew language. The certificate can be completed by current York University students or by new applicants who already hold a university degree in a discipline other than Hebrew & Jewish Studies; applicants new to York must meet the university's general minimum requirements for admission. It can be taken full-time or part-time, with study sessions offered in the Fall, Winter and Summer terms, letting students progress at a pace that fits alongside other academic or professional commitments while gaining an interdisciplinary grounding in Jewish history, culture and language.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Open to current York University students and to new applicants who already hold a university degree in a discipline other than Hebrew & Jewish Studies. New applicants to York must first meet the university's minimum requirements for admission.