Welcome to Spertus Institute

Spertus Institute is dedicated to Jewish learning that provides academic excellence with real-world application.

Spertus Institute’s graduate and certificate programs serve adult learners from around the world, who pursue opportunities for personal growth, community leadership, and professional advancement. Our welcoming nondenominational environment is open to all.

Programs are taught through a creative combination of onsite seminars that build connection and distance learning components that meet real-life scheduling needs. Onsite seminars take place at our award-winning downtown Chicago campus. 

Spertus Institute is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Chicago.

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My Spertus experience was life changing.

ALI DRUMM
Director of Congregational Learning
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL

 

What Our Students Say

We often hear from students that their experiences at Spertus are inspiring and transformative. That is by design, because we offer thought-provoking content with real-world application, in a welcoming environment that meets students where they are on their academic, personal, and professional journeys.

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Why Spertus? They invested in me and my future.

IAN SOLOW-NIEDERMAN
Regional Director
Alpha Epsilon Phi, Washington, DC

Jewish Leadership Master’s Programs & Certificates

Rooted in the belief that great Jewish communities need great Jewish leaders, graduate degree and certificate offerings from Spertus Institute’s Center for Jewish Leadership transform Jewish life by cultivating innovative approaches to leadership and enhancing the abilities of Jewish professionals and lay leaders.

Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies (MAJPS)

For professionals serving Jewish organizations. Part-time, cohort-based program offers an integrated curriculum of cutting-edge professional skills along with applied Jewish studies.

Executive MA in Jewish Professional Studies (EMAJPS)

For executive-level professionals working in the North American Jewish community. Accelerated, integrated curriculum highlights Jewish thought and executive skills.

Certificate in Jewish Leadership

Presented in partnership with Northwestern University, this program is for professionals and lay leaders serving Jewish institutions who desire to lead, communicate, and collaborate more effectively.

Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism

For individuals in leadership positions of Jewish institutions. This executive training teaches them to respond to antisemitism with strength, skill, and expertise.

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I look forward to hearing your goals and welcoming you to the Spertus community of learners.

AMIE BARRISH
Assistant Director for Recruitment
Spertus Institute, Chicago

Next Step

Make an appointment to talk to Amie Barrish, Assistant Director for Recruitment, and she’ll help you explore if a Spertus program is right for you.