The Ancient Philology One-Year program is the first year of the Two-Year Program in Ancient Philology which focuses on Ancient Greek and Biblical Hebrew and offers intensive full immersion language training in both languages. Students will gain the ability to read moderately difficult narrative texts without the need of a dictionary/translation, save for rare occasions. Students complete the program with courses in linguistics, philology, philosophy, paleography, history, and literature. Some of these courses are taught in Ancient Greek.
For students only wishing to stay for one year, we offer the option of registering only for the first year of the Two-Year program.
This Ancient Philology one-year program is ideal for people interested in a career teaching Ancient Greek and/or Biblical Hebrew, as well as for scholars interested in Antiquity, classical philosophy, classical philology, religious studies, or the connection between Greek Antiquity and Judeo-Christian heritage.
Not sure if you want to do one or two years? No problem! If you start the one-year program you can always get your courses accredited and switch to the two-year program for the following year! Graduates of this program, or students registered in the second year, may apply to be streamed into the one year Emphasis in Teaching Ancient & Modern Languages, which focuses on preparing the student for a career in teaching languages in an immersive setting. Students gain firsthand experience teaching as well as participating in methodological courses and workshops. This track grants an additional 8.5 ECTS free of charge.
The application form is available online and in printable format. Scholarships are also available for this program.
Please note that the degree of the Two-Year program is awarded by a third-party university ( International University of Catalonia - Barcelona) and not by Polis.
Open
Aug 28, 2024 – Jun 26, 2025
1 Year
Jerusalem
| Language Courses | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Ancient Greek | 24.0 |
| Biblical Hebrew | 20.0 |
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 in order to qualify for higher levels.
| Theoretical & Practical Courses | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Phonetics and Phonology | 2.0 |
| Derivational Morphology | 2.0 |
| Historical Geography III | 2.0 |
| Historical Geography IV | 2.0 |
| History of the Near East I/II | 2.0 |
| Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Philology | 1.5 |
| Medieval Sources | 2.0 |
| Patristic Sources | 1.0 |
| Greek Palaeography | 1.5 |
| Introduction to Jewish Sources | 1.5 |
| Critical Apparatus | 1.5 |
| Translation Theory | 1.5 |
Students registered in the One-Year Program in Ancient Philology may register for as many elective academic hours as they choose as part of the program. Elective registrations not included in the below list are subject to the regular course fee as listed in the administrative office. The list is subject to change and some courses are not offered every year.
| Language Courses | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Ancient Greek | 18.0 |
| Biblical Hebrew | 9.0 |
| Classical Syriac | 5.0 |
| Coptic | 6.0 |
| Latin | 28.0 |
| Modern Hebrew | 40.0 |
| Theoretical & Practical Courses | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Hebrew Literature | 1.5 |
| Greek Readings: Koine Greek Writings | 3.0 |
| Greek Readings: Philosophy | 3.0 |
| Greek Readings: Christian Writings | 3.0 |
| Ancient Greek Readings: Attic Greek Writings | 3.0 |
| Greek Lunch (Symposium) I, II, III, IV | 12.0 |
| Seven Seals | 4.0 |
| Jewish Feasts | 0.5 |
| Selected Near Eastern Language I | 2.0 |
| Bible and Shovel: Biblical Archaelogy of Jerusalem and Environs | 2.0 |
| The Genre of Parables in Gospels and Early Jewish Texts | 1.5 |
| The Notion of God According to the Tanakh, Christian Bible and Qur'an | 2.0 |
| Readings in Classical Philosophy I: Aristotle’s Categories and Metaphysics | 1.5 |
| Readings in Classical Philosophy II: Aristotle’s Nichomachean Ethics, On the Soul | 1.5 |
Please prepare the following documents in order to apply. Application can be submitted online or by mail.
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.
Hierosolyma is a 13,000 NIS scholarship in the form of a tuition discount for one academic year. Students who receive this grant will be required to fulfill 10 hours of volunteer work per week during the academic year.
Prerequisites: All applicants should be students of the MA, One Year, or Fluency program at Polis or have begun the application process for the program. All applicants will be required to submit a writing sample once the application form and other documents have been submitted.
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 2024-2025 academic year.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Origen is a 7,500 NIS scholarship in the form of a tuition discount for one academic year. Students who receive this grant will be required to fulfill 7 hours of volunteer work per week during the academic year.
Prerequisites: All applicants should be students of the MA, One Year, or Fluency program at Polis or have begun the application process for the program. All applicants will be required to submit a writing sample once the application form and other documents have been submitted.
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 2024-2025 academic year.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Plato is a 18,500 NIS scholarship in the form of a tuition discount for one academic year. Students who receive this grant will be required to fulfill 12 hours of volunteer work per week during the academic year.
Prerequisites: All applicants should be students of the MA, One Year, or Fluency program at Polis or have begun the application process for the program. All applicants will be required to submit a writing sample once the application form and other documents have been submitted.
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 2024-2025 academic year.
Deadline: March 15, 2023
For processing the application
For language courses: To book a seat in the course, the student needs to pay the full tuition or the registration fee.
For academic programs: 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.
Discount is available for students who are financing their studies from their own resources or loans or their close family.
Discount is available for students who register and pay in full by June 1, 2024.
Students who successfully complete this program will receive a certificate from the Polis Institute.
ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
1 ECTS = 10 academic hours
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