Bar Ilan University: Israel – From the Past to the Present
The program will provide a broad, multi-disciplinary view of the history, culture and politics of ancient and modern Israel, from various perspectives.
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The program will consist of two 4 week courses on ancient and modern Israel, and a two week intensive practicum on an archaeological excavation During weeks 1-2, the students will commence the two courses on ancient and modern Israel, given by Leading researchers in the fields, and relevant figures from the Israeli public, four days a week (Sunday-Wednesday), two classes of two hours each a day. On Thursdays, they will go on field trips. In weeks 3-4, the students will participate in the excavations at Tell es-Safi/Gath, directed by Prof. Aren Maeir, and will join the academic field school conducted on site. During weeks 5-6, the students will continue the two courses on ancient and modern Israel, given by Leading researchers in the fields, and relevant figures from the Israeli public, four days a week (Sunday-Wednesday), two classes of two hours each a day. On Thursdays, they will go on field trips.
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; plus about theory and method in archaeology and history of Israel; will get practical experience in field archaeology; and will visit major sites and meet public and political figures in Israel.
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 Middle East
This Onward Israel program is operated through a partnership between Onward Israel and Bar-Ilan University (The Martin (Szusz) Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology).
Certificate granted
Students officially registered at Bar-Ilan will receive an official transcript; students registered through the project will receive a letter from the Bar-Ilan Dean of Students testifying that they have earned the credit.
Program Dates
Sunday, June 23, 2019 – Friday, August 2, 2019
Program Cost
$2,100 for eligible students who have received a stipend from Onward Israel of up to $1,940.
The full cost is $4,040.
Are you a student, healthy, and willing to work? Apply! This program is intended for undergraduate students in any field.
Accommodations
Full accommodations
Meals during the days of the dig
For More Information
Contact The Bar-Ilan International School
intl.apply@biu.ac.il
https://biuinternational.com/
