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One-Year Program in Ancient Philology

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Overview

A shortened version of the program in Ancient Philology is available for students wishing to stay only one year.

The application form is available online and in printable format. Scholarships are also available for this program.

Enrollment

Open

Start Date

Sep 1, 2020

Program Length

1 Year

Tuition

ILS 26,000 / Year

Location

Jerusalem

Courses

Mandatory Courses

Students with no prior knowledge of the target language must start with Level I. Students with prior knowledge must complete a written and oral placement test and receive a grade in order to validate a level. More information about levels offered here.

Language CoursesECTS
Ancient Greek I + II (Intensive)12.0
Ancient Greek III6.0
Ancient Greek IV6.0
Biblical Hebrew I10.0
Biblical Hebrew II10.0

Optative Courses

Student should choose 10.0 ECTS from the Optative course lists. Courses in this list can also be chosen as electives.

Theoretical & Practical CoursesECTS
Critical Apparatus1.5
Derivational Morphology2.0
Greek Palaeography1.5
Historical Geography III2.0
Historical Geography IV2.0
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Philology1.5
Introduction to Jewish Sources1.5
Medieval Sources2.0
Patristic Sources1.0
Phonetics and Phonology2.0
Translation Theory (Taught in A. Greek)1.5
History of the Near East I2.0
History of the Near East II2.0

Elective Courses

Students registered in the One-Year Program in Ancient Philology may register for 20.0 elective credits as part of the program. Elective registrations outside of this amount or not included in the below list are subject to the regular course fee as listed in the administrative office.

Language CoursesECTS
Ancient Greek V6.0
Ancient Greek VI6.0
Ancient Greek VII6.0
Ancient Greek VIII6.0
Biblical Hebrew III (Intensive)6.0
Biblical Hebrew IV6.0
Biblical Hebrew V6.0
Biblical Hebrew Readings3.0
Classical Syriac5.0
Bohairic Coptic I3.0
Bohairic Coptic II3.0
Latin I8.0
Latin II8.0
Latin III6.0
Latin IV6.0
Ancient Greek Readings I, II, III, IV3.0
Greek Lunch (Symposium) I, II, III, IV3.0
Modern Hebrew (Aleph, Aleph+, Beth, Beth+, Gimel, Gimel+)10.0
Theoretical & Practical CoursesECTS
Introduction to Hebrew Literature1.5
Issues in Teaching Ancient Languages1.5
Introduction to Ugaritic Language & Literature2.0
Seven Seals I (Taught in A. Greek)2.0
Seven Seals II (Taught in A. Greek)2.0
The Notion of God According to the Tanakh, Christian Bible and Qur'an1.0
Applied Philology Seminar 1: Practicum1.0
Applied Philology Seminar 2: Practicum1.5
Applied Philology Seminar 3-6: Practicum10.0
Seminar Paper10.0

Mandatory ECTS

44.0

Optative ECTS

10.0

Elective ECTS

20.0

Total ECTS

74.0
Entry Requirements
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Scholarships
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Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university is required.
  • Students are expected to be fluent in English.

Admissions

Please prepare the following documents in order to apply. Application can be submitted online or by mail.

  • A filled application form
  • A letter of motivation
  • Two letters of recommendation - at least one should be from an academic reference.
    Letters of recommendation must be sent directly by each reference (both through email or post).
  • A copy of your B.A. diploma or equivalent with description of courses and grades
    Transcripts must be sent directly from each university
  • An official copy of your B.A. transcript and other relevant transcripts
  • CV or résumé
  • A copy of the main page of your passport, with Israeli stamps if applicable
  • Two passport photographs
    Passport photos should be sent by post. Candidates who submit their applications after May 1 may submit clear digital passport photos.
  • Application Fee of 500 NIS

All documents must be submitted as PDF. Files should include the candidate’s family name followed by the item name (ex: Rodriguez passport copy). Documents can be sent individually.

Applications are examined by the Academic Board, which decides on the admission in the weeks following the submission of the full application.

Scholarships

Archimedes

100% + Stipend | Two Academic Years | 30 hrs/wk of volunteer work

This scholarship will cover 100% of tuition for two academic years, in the form of a tuition discount.

The recipient will receive a stipend up to 3,600 NIS per month. An additional stipend of 5,000 NIS may be awarded by the Management committee based on merit. Failure to fulfill the requirements will result in the revocation of the scholarship and the student will be responsible for paying the tuition in full.

Task Description: Students who receive this grant will be required to fulfill 30 hours of volunteer work per week in promotion during the academic year.

Prerequisites: Candidates should be students of a graduate program at Polis or have begun the application process. Candidates should also have demonstrable experience with Microsoft Office, Photoshop, website design, and social media.

NB: This grant is subject to the General Requisites of the Grant Fund, which can be found on the application form and upon request from the Administrative Office. These policies are in effect for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Deadline: September 1, 2020

Fees

Application Fee

ILS 500

For processing the application

Registration Fee

ILS 3,000

Students who have been accepted to a program will be asked to confirm their attendance by paying the registration fee which is part of the total tuition fee for the academic year when they begin their studies.

Tuition Fee

ILS 26,000 / year

Disclaimer

Students who successfully complete this program will receive a certificate from the Polis Institute.

ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

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