Program Overview
The The Bible and the Ancient Near East at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the The Bible and the Ancient Near East programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Israel and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Jerusalem, Israel
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the The Bible and the Ancient Near East programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biblical Hebrew \x96 Intermediate
- Akkadian
- Reading course in Biblical Texts
- History and Culture of the Ancient Near East
- Introduction to Biblical Literature and Culture
- Biblical Hebrew \x96 Advanced
- Second-Year Akkadian
- Reading courses in Biblical Texts
- Archaeology of the Biblical Period
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Qualified students with a bachelor\'s degree from accredited institutions of higher education are eligible for admission to the program. Admission is competitive and is based on transcripts and letters of recommendation. Students must have
- A minimum of 3.2 ("B") grade-point average or the equivalent
- A relevant background in Bible studies
- Biblical Hebrew: at least one year of Biblical Hebrew. Students lacking knowledge of Biblical Hebrew must attend the intensive elementary-level summer course offered in the language at the RIS before commencing the program.
- Modern Hebrew: be elgilble to enroll in at least levelGimelHebrew at the beginning of their first year of study. Students who have minimal or no knowledge of Hebrew (levelsAleph-Bet) must attend the Summer Ulpan.
- Students lacking knowledge of Biblical Hebrew must attend the intensive elementary-level Biblical Hebrew summer course offered in the language at the RIS before commencing the program.
- Knowledge of English: Applicants are required to submit official TOEFL, IELTS, or Amir scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Hebrew University of Jerusalem directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is an Israeli public research university based in Jerusalem. Co-founded by Albert Einstein and Chaim Weizmann in July 1918, it is the second-oldest institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2021-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-30
- Language English
- Duration 24 months