Graduate
MA in Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology
Archaeology, history and politics of Israel, from antiquity to the present
The Israel you don’t know
Bar-Ilan University is the ideal place to study and research the land of Israel throughout all periods of human history. Join us this summer for a unique opportunity!
The Martin (Szusz) Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology is involved in interdisciplinary research of the Land of Israel throughout all periods of human history and from various aspects, including archaeology, historical geography, nature, physical, and human geography and demography.
The faculty, which comprises leading professors and researchers from Israel and abroad, emphasizes excellence and innovation, combined with a unique, social and open learning atmosphere.
The department is intrinsically multidisciplinary, which is evident in the curriculum (combination of ancient and modern history, archaeology, botany, geography, zoology and more), as well as in the teaching methods (combination of classroom lectures, study tours, field courses, archaeological excavations, advanced laboratories etc.).
A two-year, independent, advanced degree program specifically tailored to foreign students is offered by our Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology department, with diverse, interesting, and innovative courses, some of which are in-the-field courses, as well as participation in 10 study tours, all in English. The students will participate in the archaeological excavations at Tell es-Safi/Gath, directed by Prof. Aren Maeir, and will join the academic field school conducted on site.
General Aim and Topics
Our goal is to create a reputable, academic program that offers intensive field research and excellence in a variety of core tasks that include teaching, research, and knowledge transfer; all in the context of a multicultural international environment.
- The program will provide a broad, multi-disciplinary view of the history, culture and politics of ancient and modern Israel from various perspectives.
- It will provide tools and knowledge to build a broad and balanced perspective on the current political and cultural situation in Israel, based on a knowledge of the history, archaeology, and culture of the past.
- Students will learn basic concepts in the history and archaeology of Israel, from antiquity until modern times.
- Students will learn about theory and method in archaeology and history of Israel.
- Students will get practical experience in field archaeology.
- Students will visit major sites and meet public and political figures in Israel.
More specific topics
- Archaeology and History of the Ancient Land of Israel.
- Biblical Archaeology Field Methods.
- History and Politics of Medieval and Modern Israel.
- Geography of Israel and the Middle East.
- Geopolitics of the Modern Israel and Middle East.
Click here for a list of courses offered in English.
Target Audience
Graduate students in any field.
Students with undergraduate degrees in other fields of knowledge will be required to study for 10 hours in preliminary courses in the department.
CONTACT INFORMATION
International School
Bar-Ilan University
Ramat-Gan, Israel 5290002
Tel: +972- 3-738-4245
Email for further information
Intl.info@biu.ac.il