The courses of study offered at The ASCJ for ordination or certification include:

Rabbinics
Cantorial Arts
Jewish Education and Educational Administration
Synagogue Management and Administration

These courses of study may also be pursued through our Distance Learning Program.

To obtain a course description, curricula outlines and admissions/registration materials, please request a catalog.

The academic year is divided into three semesters — Fall, Spring and Summer — and run an equivalent of approximately 15 weeks. Most regular courses meet for a total of three hours per week, usually on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are no classes held on Fridays. Day and evening classes are available. Class preparation, study and assignments may add additional hours of required time. Community or congregational participation may be required for some courses. Students may begin matriculation at the beginning of any semester.