Overview

At Bible, Hebrew and Near Eastern Studies from Yeshiva University Bible is a multidimensional discipline. It begins with an effort to understand the Bible in its historical context, as illuminated by the history of the Ancient Near East and its linguistic and physical culture. It continues with the study of the Bible as it has been read and interpreted throughout Jewish history, from second temple texts to the rabbis of the Talmud to the classical medieval commentators, down to the present.

Quick Facts:

Together with Stern College and the Syms School of Business, we offer a full suite of Hebrew language classes, beginning with elementary Hebrew (1010) and continuing through Intermediate Hebrew I and II (1020 and 1030). More advanced students can choose from courses such as Israeli Society & Language, Biblical Hebrew, and more. We also offer as electives specialized courses in biblical Hebrew and its Semitic linguistic environment and classes in modern Hebrew literature and conversational Hebrew.
BHNES offerings include courses on the literature, culture, and languages of the Near East that expand our students’ horizons and challenge them to see Tanakh and the Hebrew language through broader historical and linguistic lenses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Law and Society

Early Jewish Biblical Interpretation

Biblical Midrashim

Rabbinic Biblical Legal Exegesis

Targumim

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-17 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Resume/Extracurricular Activity List: Please upload a resume or extracurricular activity list that details your extracurricular involvement, internships and work experience at school and in your community.

Standardized Exams: SAT/ACT: The SAT I or ACT is required for any international students applying to the Honors Programs. Yeshiva University does not require the writing section on the SAT or ACT.

English Proficiency Exams

Official High School Transcript

Two Letters of Recommendation

Interview with a YU Admissions Officer

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48350 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48350 USD / year

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In-State

48350 USD / year

≈ 48350 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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