The Leo Baeck MA trains scholars towards undertaking independent research on Jewish history, culture and thought in Europe. It provides a strong grounding in approaches and theories which have influenced the ways in which scholars understand Jewish history. Simultaneously, the MA introduces students to a wide range of sources available for European Jewish studies. Particular attention will be paid to the Jewish response to modernity and problems around the definition and issues of assimilation and identity. The role of antisemitism and the origins of the Holocaust are central, as is Jewish intellectual history, focusing on the ideas of eminent Jewish thinkers about the place of Jews and Judaism in pre-modern and modern society. The Leo Baeck Institute in conjunction with the School of History, Queen Mary, University of London is offering two bursaries tenable for the academic year 2011–2012 for students taking the Leo Baeck MA in European Jewish History. The bursary will cover the fee at the Home/EU rate.The Leo Baeck InstituteThe Leo Baeck Institute (LBI) is the leading research institute in the field of the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry in Europe from the 17th Century onwards. It was founded in 1955 and named after Leo Baeck, the last public representative of the Jewish Community in Nazi Germany. Among the Institute’s publications are the Leo Baeck Institute Year Book and the Schriftenreihe wissenschaftlicher Abhandlungen. The institute has recently established two research professorships to investigate the role of German-speaking Jews in 19th and 20th century academia.

The School of History at Queen Mary
The School of History at Queen Mary is one of the largest history departments in London and offers a very wide range of degree courses and research opportunities. It provides first-rate teaching fuelled by cutting-edge research within a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with an emphasis on student support. Queen Mary is ranked among the top 15 research universities in the UK.

General Entry Requirements
An upper second class honours undergraduate degree or higher in History (or overseas equivalent). Mature students from other academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  
Please visit www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/index.html to download an application form and ensure you submit a statement of purpose addressing the following:
› Why do you want to study the Leo Baeck MA in European Jewish History programme at Queen Mary?
› How do you think the MA will assist you in your future ambitions?
› Please identify any relevant experience which has prepared you for this programme.
Deadline for receipt of applications for bursaries: 9 May 2011

Further information links
www.history.qmul.ac.uk
www.jewishstudies.history.qmul.ac.uk
www.leobaeck.co.uk

Contact
Jon Clifford
Admissions Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)20.7882 8370
j.clifford(at)qmul.ac.uk