As a co-operation project between the Jewish Teaching House in Oldenburg (Leo Trepp Teaching House) and the University of Oldenburg, this programme has a pilot character and introduces an integrative approach both in terms of content and organisation, which sees Jewish Studies as an integral part of general science and can thus trace the contribution of Judaism to European history and culture in all its facets.

Accordingly, the study programme includes the analysis of historical, religious-historical, philosophical and cultural contexts, the examination of interdisciplinary research questions and methods as well as the acquisition of language skills (Hebrew / Iwrith), which are indispensable for such a profile development. On this basis, it is possible to recognise the interrelationships between Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions and cultures in the past and present, to perceive the ambivalences of living together due to the dangers of latent anti-Semitism and thus to sharpen mutual perception.

The certificate programme imparts skills that qualify students for information-oriented cultural and humanities professions (including museums, foundations, politics and the media) as well as for an academic career. In particular, the close links with the Leo Trepp Teaching House and the planned internship at Jewish institutions in Germany or abroad provide a direct insight into Jewish life in Germany and the challenges of interreligious and intercultural dialogue over and above specialised studies. Participants in the programme can act as cultural translators or mediators, so to speak, and carry out knowledge transfers between Jewish and Christian culture and tradition and their relationships with Islam.

The certificate programme comprises three modules, each of which (can) extend over two semesters or more if required, in order to give you as much flexibility as possible in the management of your studies:

PM 1: Language and Literature of Judaism (12 CP)

• Successful participation in the events required for the certificate must be evidenced by a corresponding certificate.
• A differentiated marking of the achievements is possible on request. Normally, however, the certificates only document "successful participation".
• If language modules have already been taken in the regular Bachelor's degree programme, these will be recognised for PM 1.
• Examinations that are completed as part of the regular Master's degree programme as part of a course that is also open to the programme will also be credited for the programme.

• Concept paper
• Certificate regulations
• Guidelines for students
• Course certificate
• Field report on the internship in the Jewish Community of Oldenburg (Vanessa Erdmann)

You can find the current range of events here.

Interested parties can register for the programme informally by emailing .