Master of Rabbinic Studies

The Master of Rabbinic Studies (MRb) is a graduate degree granted by a Yeshiva or rabbinical school. It involves the academic study of Talmud, Jewish law, philosophy, ethics, and rabbinic literature (see Yeshiva § Curriculum. In many institutions, this degree is a standard component in the study for semicha (rabbinic ordination). At accredited institutions, this degree requires between 72 and 90 credit hours of study; 72 being the minimum determined by academic accrediting agencies and 90 being on the upper end of certain schools that wish to ensure a broader study of the related material. The Master of Talmudic Law is closely related.

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