Friday, February 7, 2014

MA in Experiential Education and Jewish Cultural Arts at George Washington University

GWU is launching this new MA program in June of 2014.   Applications are due by March 1.
They've sent us an information packet, which is in the plastic hanging folder outside 2603 Cathedral of Learning.
Info on-line at http://gsehd.gwu.edu/eejca.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Summer Programme: “Political Science and the Israeli Palestinian Conflict”


Summer Programme: “Political Science and the Israeli Palestinian Conflict”
A Programme Delivered by Israeli and Palestinian Academics
9–21 July, 2014


Registration for the Summer Programme is now open!



The programme met expectations with unanticipated treasures.  The people, communities, the information, the wonders, the history, the challenges...to bring all this together in a meaningful way, that is, that provides new meanings to those who participate is both a skill and a grace.”

Prof. Michael Kuchinsky, Associate Professor of Political Science, Gardner Webb University, USA, 12/01/2014. 



The Programme is intended for students and faculty members, interested in the Middle East. Participants should have an academic background in one of the following fields: history, religion, political science, journalism, international and/or Middle East studies.
We would appreciate you bringing this programme to the attention of your colleagues and students that might be interested.

A limited number of tuition scholarships* will be available to qualified candidates.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact me at: me@galilcol.ac.il 


sincerely yours,
Mrs. Nirit Yardeni-Drori
Programme Director
Galilee International Management Institute
Israel


*This does not include the airfare to and from Israel and the living expenses which are to be covered by the participant or sponsor.

 

MA program in English at Hebrew University of Jerusalem


THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM

ROTHBERG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

 

DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES

TWO-YEAR M.A. IN JEWISH STUDIES (IN ENGLISH)

 

offered in conjunction with the Mandel Institute of Jewish Studies

 

Courses from the M.A. program are also open to visiting students on a one year or semester basis. For information see Visiting Student webpage.

 

Academic head: Dr. Ronnie Goldstein


 

This two-year program is designed for the discerning student who wishes to study Jewish culture and sources from an interdisciplinary perspective.

While enjoying life in Jerusalem – a city that melds past and present, ancient roots and modern innovations – participants study Jewish texts, history, philosophy and culture during Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Modern era.

 

The M.A. program consists of 40 credits over four consecutive semesters, including elective courses and tutorials. Students are required to specialize in one period of study, but take courses in the other two periods as well. Electives may also be chosen from a select list of courses from the M.A. programs in the Bible and the Ancient Near East, Religious Studies, and Society and Politics in Israel.

 

COURSE OF STUDY

The M.A. program consists of 40 credits over four consecutive semesters, including elective courses and tutorials. Students are required to specialize in one period of study, but take courses in the other two periods as well. Electives may also be chosen from a select list of courses from the RIS M.A. programs in the Bible and the Ancient Near East, and Israel Studies: Society and Politics..

 

First Year:

During their first year of studies, students will take the following required courses (8 credits):

· Approaching Classical Jewish Texts: Ancient until Modern Times · Current Trends in Jewish Studies: Ancient until Modern Times Students will be expected to complete the remaining 12 credits with elective courses on the two periods, Ancient and Modern.

 

Second Year:

The second year (20 credits) will be devoted mainly to specialized study concentrating on the student's field of interest. Courses will include interdisciplinary and advanced courses offered by the RIS, seminars offered within the Mandel Institute of Jewish Studies, and an individual tutorial chosen in consultation with the student's advisor.

 

Academic Calendar 2014-2015: (does not include the exam week):

Autumn semester October 26, 2014 – January 25, 2015 Spring semester March 1 – June 29, 2015 For additional information see: http://overseas.huji.ac.il/gradcalendar

Monday, February 3, 2014

JTS Excellence in Jewish Studies Award


The JTS Excellence in Jewish Studies Award

 

·         Current sophomores, juniors and seniors may submit a Jewish studies essay or paper written in the English language to The Graduate School of JTS.

 

·         Awardees will receive a signed copy of a book published by JTS Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen as well as a cash award. 

 

·         Essays, with page numbers included, may be submitted electronically here in .doc format, or by mailing a copy of your essay with the information below:


 
The submission deadline is March 3, 2014. Award recipients will be notified by May 1, 2014.  Please contact gsadmissions@jtsa.edu or (212) 678-8032 with any questions or concerns.