Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Founded 1886
President Shuly Rubin Schwartz (Chancellor)
Fees USD 26,000
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
The Jewish Theological Seminary of America (JTS) is the flagship institution of Conservative Judaism, founded in 1886 in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, adjacent to Columbia University. JTS is a world center for Jewish scholarship, rabbinical training, cantorial training, and Jewish studies. The seminary offers undergraduate and graduate programs through its affiliated Albert A. List College (joint with Columbia University) and its various rabbinical and graduate schools.
Schools
- The Rabbinical School — Conservative rabbinical ordination program
- The H.L. Miller Cantorial School — Cantorial training and Jewish music
- The Graduate School — MA and PhD in Jewish studies
- List College — Joint BA program with Columbia University
- Davidson School of Education — Jewish education master’s programs
How to Apply
- Application: JTS online application
- Hebrew Proficiency: Required for all programs
- Acceptance Rate: ~35%