Ner Israel Rabbinical College
Location and Contact Information
400 Mount Wilson LnBaltimore, MD 21208
USA
Main Tel: (410) 484-7200
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Ner Israel Rabbinical College, NIRC, or Yeshivas Ner Yisroel is a major yeshiva in Baltimore, Maryland, that was founded by Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman in 1933 who intended to build a European style yeshiva in America. NIRC is an all-male Lithuanian Haredi Talmudic college which is politically affiliated to Agudath Israel.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College includes a high school, an undergraduate Beis Medrash program and a kollel post-graduate rabbinical division. Education provided by the institution is focused primarily on the study of Talmudic texts and rabbinic literature. Degrees awarded by the college include a Bachelor of Talmudic Law, a Master of Talmudic Law and a Doctorate in Talmudic Law.
Ner Israel Rabbinical College also confers rabbinic ordinations. Its Machon program is dedicated to training religious teachers for Jewish schools and communities. The college draws students from countries like Israel, England, Australia, South Africa, Belgium and Russia, among many others.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Jewish religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High male/female ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Ner Israel Rabbinical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominican House of Studies | Washington, DC | 91 |
| 2 | Chicago Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 210 |
| 3 | The General Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 145 |
| 4 | Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary | Elkhart, IN | 146 |
| 5 | Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | Richmond, VA | 120 |
| 6 | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Austin, TX | 168 |
| 7 | Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL | 362 |
| 8 | Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion | New York, NY | 182 |
| 9 | Interdenominational Theological Center | Atlanta, GA | 426 |
| 10 | Church Divinity School of the Pacific | Berkeley, CA | 115 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 57 | 1 |
| Master | 16 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 2 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 19 |
Students
Student enrollment was 624 in 2009-2010 (640 full-time equivalent).
About 100% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male.
Students under 25 years old represent 77% of the student body. About 0% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 60% All 60%
Room and Board
Ner Israel Rabbinical College provides on-campus housing for 450 of its 640 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Ner Israel Rabbinical College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
- Theology/Theological Studies
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