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The Bible and the Ancient Near East
Offered by Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) in conjunction with the Bible Department at the Faculty of Humanities, the The Bible and the Ancient Near East program at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem focuses on contemporary Biblical studies and provides grounding in Biblical Hebrew, with the option to study Modern Hebrew from beginner through advanced levels.

Israel Studies
This Israel Studies programme at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem incorporates courses from a wide range of academic disciplines, including history, sociology, anthropology, political science, international relations, economics and religious studies. You will engage with Israeli politics, media and geography in a hands-on way and have the option to study Modern Hebrew intensively.

Jewish Studies
Explore the rich tapestry of Jewish civilization - its history, culture, and thought - through a ground-breaking Jewish Studies programme from Tel Aviv University that bridges the past and the present.

Heritage Management
This Heritage Management course from University of Haifa offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between the past and the future by preserving and managing local and global archaeological, historical and cultural legacies.

Archaeological Sciences
The international master’s programme in Archaeological Sciences from University of Haifa offers a unique opportunity to combine the rich archaeological record of Israel with the added values obtained through modern science and technology.

China Studies
The comprehensive China Studies in the Department of Asian Studies at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is taught by prominent faculty members of the Department of Asian Studies, the oldest in Israel, and is complemented by opportunities for scholarly exchange in the form of international workshops, conferences and guest lectures by world-renowned scholars.

Contemporary Germany - Politics, Society and Culture
The programme in Contemporary Germany - Politics, Society and Culture at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is part of Hebrew University’s European Forum and is affiliated with three faculties: Social Sciences, Law and Humanities.

Arab Master in Democracy and Human Rights
The Arab Master in Democracy and Human Rights from Saint Joseph University of Beirut offers a unique learning experience, rich in interdisciplinary content and academic activities and field-related work.

Archaeology
The Archaeology programme from University of Haifa offers a unique opportunity to combine the rich archaeological record of Israel with the added values obtained through modern science and technology.

Middle Eastern Studies
Gain a deep understanding of the Middle East through an Middle Eastern Studies programme from Tel Aviv University.

Education - Jewish Education
Offered at the Melton Centre for Jewish Education, the Education - Jewish Education programmw at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is adapted to the needs of specialists who are unable to commit to an extensive period of study in Jerusalem, and is therefore taught as a blended on-site and distance learning course extending over one or two years.

Jewish Studies
The Jewish Studies programme offered by The Hebrew University of Jerusalem will expand your knowledge of Jewish history, literature, philosophy and culture, and enhance your language, research and writing skills. You’ll enjoy an intimate learning environment with small classes taught by experts in the field.

Joint Master in European Cultural Governance
The Joint Master in European Cultural Governance (EUCULTURE) programme is offered by CIFE and the School of Government at Luiss Guido Carli.

Holocaust Studies
The Holocaust Studies programme from University of Haifa offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the Holocaust. It provides unique experiential opportunities within a dedicated scholarly community, combining state-of-the-art research, relevant language courses, hands-on internships, educational field trips, and meetings with Holocaust survivors and global experts.

Arts and Culture
What does Mondrian tell us with his painting 'Victory Boogie Woogie' and how can we understand Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'? Who actually pays for art and culture? What role models does Hollywood provide us with? If these are questions that interest you, then you should definitely consider the Master’s in Arts and Culture.

Israel Studies
The International Master’s Degree Programme in Israel Studies at University of Haifa offers students the opportunity to engage in an in-depth study of the state of Israel: its history, complex society, multicultural character, and relationship with the Jewish Diaspora.

East Asian Studies
The Master's Degree Programme in East Asian Studies at University of Turku gives a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on the dynamic societies of contemporary East Asia.

Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums)
Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. With the Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums) programme you'll gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past, drawing on our links with museum and heritage partners.

Global Heritage
The Global Heritage programme at Bangor University explores and evaluates national and international measures and mechanisms that seek to manage and protect tangible and intangible heritage.

Digital Humanities and Culture
This Digital Humanities and Culture course at University of Leeds cultivates practical skills specific to digital disciplines, including data analysis and visualization, programming languages, and associated hardware e.g. 3D printing, grounded in a humanities approach to culture, texts and creativity.