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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
MA in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
- Jerusalem, Israel
MA
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
Offered in a fully online format by Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) in conjunction with the Department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, the M.A. in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies is an intensive, integrated program designed for students who wish to study the religion, politics, society, history, and culture of the Middle East.
Bar-Ilan University
Multidisciplinary BA in Jewish Studies
- Ramat Gan, Israel
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Faculty of Jewish Studies at Bar-Ilan University is the largest and most varied of its kind in the world and includes nine departments in the different specialties within Jewish Studies. All of these are open to students of the Multidisciplinary Department, which breaks down the traditional boundaries between the various disciplines and brings them together in a program that is rich in content and unique in its variety. Each student in the department is guided in their studies by a senior academic advisor.
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Bar-Ilan University
MA in Political Science, track: Middle Eastern Religion and Politics
- Ramat Gan, Israel
MA
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
Since the turn of the millennium religious ideas and identities have increasingly shaped national and international politics, especially in the Middle East. This online MA program – led by Prof. Jonathan Fox, one of the world’s foremost experts in the field – provides a unique platform for understanding the role of religion in contemporary politics. We explore the potential of religions to unite and divide societies, to exacerbate conflict, or provide frameworks for peace. Whether you are planning a career in academia, policy research, diplomacy, conflict resolution, or the clergy, or whether you simply have a passion to understand the social forces that shape our world, this program is for you. This two-year, online MA program will provide you with a deep academic grounding in religious and Middle Eastern politics as well as in general political science. The program is taught entirely in English by leading experts. There are approximately six hours of online teaching each week, and the program is open to students anywhere in the world. We consider both religious politics and Middle Eastern politics important topics of study within political science. This program uniquely combines these topics, which include a broad survey of Middle Eastern politics as well as religious politics both in the Middle East and outside of the Middle East. At the same time, we provide courses that cover basic political science theory and methodology. Thus, while this course of study has a unique focus, it will also provide a broad foundation in the general discipline of political science. Bar-Ilan University’s Political Science Department is uniquely situated to provide this course of study. Its faculty is part of a 40+ year tradition of expertise and excellence in religious and Middle Eastern politics and includes world-class researchers and instructors on these topics. The department is also home to premier research centers and projects, which focus on these issues. These include the Religion and State Project, the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, the Middle East’s premier national security think tank, and the Argov Center for the Study of Israel and the Jewish People. Read more about this degree in this article.
Bar-Ilan University
MA in Bible Studies
- Ramat Gan, Israel
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This two-year M.A. program will grant you the basic tools for the scientific study of the Hebrew Bible. The program will be taught entirely in English by leading experts.
Learn more about Theology and Divinity degree programs in Israel
Theology and Divinity study in Israel puts you at the intersection of ancient texts and living traditions, with access to some of the most historically significant sites in the world. You'll examine scripture, religious philosophy, comparative religion, and the social history of faith communities across centuries.
The learning environment fosters deep intellectual inquiry and encourages close engagement with primary sources across multiple religious traditions. Your coursework will likely cover biblical languages such as Hebrew and Aramaic, hermeneutics, ethics, and interfaith dialogue. Being in Israel gives you direct proximity to archaeological sites, religious institutions, and communities that bring your studies into vivid context.
Graduates pursue careers in ministry, chaplaincy, religious education, academic research, journalism, international development, and nonprofit leadership. These roles are transferable across regions and cultures, and a Theology or Divinity background signals strong analytical reading, cross-cultural communication, and ethical reasoning. Whether your focus is the Hebrew Bible, early Christianity, or Islamic studies, the methods and critical thinking you develop are valued far beyond any single faith sector.