Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year Seminary that emphasizes religion, leadership and culture located in the city of New York, NY. It is known for Jewish/Judaic Studies, Religious Education and Religious Education.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
place 3080 Broadway, New York, NY 10027-4649
phone Phone: (212) 678-8000
web Web: http://www.jtsa.edu/No alternative names found
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| Institution | Accreditation Agency | Status | First Accredited | Next Review |
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| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Accredited | 1954-01-01 | 2021-11-30 |
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- Application: www.jtsa.edu/apply-to-the-joint-program
- Admissions: www.jtsa.edu/admissions
- Financial Aid: www.jtsa.edu/about-financial-aid
- ADA Information: www.jtsa.edu/students-with-disabilities
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- State Rankings#2 in Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges in New York emphasizing Leadership #2 in colleges in New York emphasizing Leadership #2 in 4-year or above colleges in New York emphasizing Leadership #2 in Private not-for-profit colleges in New York emphasizing Leadership #9 in Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges in New York emphasizing Religion #9 in colleges in New York emphasizing Religion #9 in 4-year or above colleges in New York emphasizing Religion #9 in Private not-for-profit colleges in New York emphasizing Religion
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The Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a preeminent institution of Jewish higher education that integrates rigorous academic scholarship and teaching with a commitment to strengthening Jewish tradition, Jewish lives, and Jewish communities.
JTS articulates a vision of Judaism that is learned and passionate, pluralist and authentic, traditional and egalitarian; one that is thoroughly grounded in Jewish texts, history, and practices, and fully engaged with the societies and cultures of the present. Our vision joins faith with inquiry; the covenant of our ancestors with the creative insights of today; intense involvement in the society and State of Israel with devotion to the flowering of Judaism throughout the world; service to the Jewish community, as well as to all of the communities of which Jews are a part: our society, our country, and our world.
JTS serves North American Jewry by educating intellectual and spiritual leaders for Conservative Judaism and the vital religious center, training rabbis, cantors, scholars, educators, communal professionals, and lay activists who are inspired by our vision of Torah and dedicated to assisting in its realization.
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Less than 3% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
Less than 3% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
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