Degrees for Education

Course structure
The course is designed as a developmental process and you will usually work with others as a part of a coherent group. A sequential structure of six taught modules has been designed.

The six modules are:
Philosophy of Jewish Education
Jewish Education: from Theory to Practice
Jewish Studies: Choice modules
Foundations of Learning
Elective from MA Education
Research Methods and Methodologies

Each module relates to and builds upon previous modules in order to broaden, deepen and enhance your understanding and knowledge. For the award of Masters you will also complete a triple-module dissertation.

Attendance
Classes will take place on Wednesday afternoon at the Leo Baeck College and in the evening (for Foundation of Learning and one choice module) at the University. The course is offered in part-time mode only.

Assessment
You are assessed using a range of methods including essays and small-scale research projects. Each assessment relates to your professional life.

Career opportunities
This unique award will be of benefit to experienced educationalists who wish to learn more about Jewish education.

Entry requirements

First degree or equivalent. Completion of the Advanced Diploma in Jewish Education will also be applicable in some instances. This is an exciting opportunity for Jewish educators and communal professionals working in the Jewish community. The course, taught at Leo Baeck College and London Metropolitan University, leads to the award: Advanced Diploma in Professional Development: Jewish Education.

The MA in Jewish Education provides experienced educationalists from within and outside the Jewish community with the opportunity to significantly extend their professional knowledge, understanding and expertise through sustained academic study that combines practical application and academic rigour. This award offers a unique opportunity within the UK for the study of Jewish Education to Masters level.

The overarching aim of this course is to empower you through exposure to a wide range of theoretical works and research. Local, national and international research will be subjected to rigorous exploration and analysis, consistently linking to practice within your professional context. You will be expected to undertake empirical work, initially on a small scale via one of the modules. This will be further developed at the dissertation phase, where you will have the opportunity to undertake a more extended piece of empirical work.

The Leo Baeck College, which provides educational services for the Reform Synagogue of Great Britain and the Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues, delivers the course, in partnership with colleagues from the Department of Education.