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The Jewish Theological Seminary of America (JTS), located in Manhattan’s Morningside Heights, is a preeminent institution of Jewish higher education and the academic hub of Conservative Judaism. Its undergraduate division, the Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies, is uniquely celebrated for its rigorous joint- and double-degree programs with Columbia University and Barnard College, enabling students to concurrently earn two bachelor's degrees in Jewish studies and the liberal arts. The campus culture is tight-knit, intellectually vibrant, and deeply engaged in Jewish tradition, providing students with an immersive, supportive religious community alongside the boundless academic and professional resources of New York City.
Wikipedia:The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) is a Conservative Jewish education organization in New York City. It is one of the academic and spiritual centers of Conservative Judaism as well as a hub for academic scholarship in Jewish studies. The Jewish Theological Seminary Library is one of the most significant collections of Judaica in the world.
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At List College, the interdisciplinary discourse between the courses at Columbia and the Jewish studies courses at JTS is central to the academic experience. How have your academic experiences prepared you for the Joint Program? Why are you interested in pursuing this unique course of study at List College?
Joint Program applicants onlyAt List College, the interdisciplinary discourse between the courses at Barnard and the Jewish studies courses at JTS is central to the academic experience. What excites you about interdisciplinary education and how does this type of learning fit your academic interests? Why are you interested in pursuing this unique course of study at List College?
Double Degree applicants onlyList College's distinctive community promotes innovation and curiosity. Our students explore their identities, envision the future, and find camaraderie together. How do you imagine contributing to the Jewish living and learning community at List College? In what ways will Columbia/Barnard bolster your co-curricular and extra-curricular experience?
If you could choose one Jewish person—an historical figure, fictional character, or modern individual—to converse with for an hour, who would it be? Why does this person intrigue you? What would you talk about? What questions would you ask them?
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