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• Study the archaeology and history of the land of the Bible, in the land of the Bible! of H umanitie s aculty • Excavate at exciting archaeological sites in Israel

• Program taught by world-renowned scholars with expertise in archaeological fieldwork and research TAU & • Training in both methodological and practical skills Tel Aviv

• Acquire ancient and modern Tel Aviv University is one of Israel’s language skills foremost higher education institutions, E ntin F T he L e s ter and Sally attracting talented students and renowned faculty from around the globe to our campus in Tel Aviv. More than 30,000 students take part in our academic programs, from the bachelor’s level to doctoral and beyond. Tel Aviv features an exciting mix of cultures and creativity with a Middle Eastern flair. With its sunny Mediterranean beaches and vibrant social scene, Tel Aviv provides the ideal setting for an unforgettable study experience.

international M.A. ARCHAEOLOGY AND PROGRAM INFORMATION General Information Email: [email protected] Israel [email protected] archaeology.tau.ac.il/internationalMA USA [email protected] HISTORY OF THE LAND Facebook: facebook.com/ Canada [email protected] archaeologyandhistoryofthelandofthebible OF THE BIBLE A three-semester intensive graduate degree, Apply now! international.tau.ac.il taught in English Academic Focus “Coming to study The program combines the study Archaeology and History of archaeology and history with fieldwork experience in some of the world’s most in Tel Aviv University exciting excavations has been a dream. The • Coursework in the first two semesters program exceeded my focuses on the economic and social structures, political relations, and expectations. I thoroughly religious practices of the ancient inhabitants, as illuminated through enjoyed excavating at Tel ancient Near Eastern and Biblical texts Megiddo, being taught by • Archaeological visits to prominent excavation sites such as Tel Megiddo, such high-level, renowned Tel Hatzor, Masada, and Qumran bring professionals, and meeting classroom study to life other students with a keen • Four to six weeks of field excavation at an archaeological project conducted by interest similar to mine.” TAU’s Institute of Archaeology Study archaeology and Gennadiy Shoykhedbrod, USA biblical history in the Career Prospects land where it all began Familiarity with the latest research and The International M.A. program in Archaeology and History cutting-edge archaeology tools and skills give graduates a head start into careers in of the Land of the Bible offers a unique window into the research or the professional sphere. archaeology and history of ancient Israel, its neighboring countries, and their perplexing and complex past. The pro- Program Features Program length gram offers the opportunity to gain fieldwork experience 1 YEAR in the most exciting excavations conducted in Israel by TAU • Optional research thesis with an additional thesis year option scholars, while providing the most up-to-date, modern and • As an alternative to earning the M.A. degree, Language of instruction scientific tools to the area’s archaeological and historical it is possible to complete supplementary English studies. The program is the only one of its kind in Israel credited courses as an enrichment path for and in the world, allowing students from a variety of coun- another master’s program or as part of a Tuition $18,000 (USD) for one-year program; tries across the globe to study the archaeology and history doctoral program scholarships available of the land of the Bible – IN the land of the Bible. • The program offers three possible tracks: Admission requirements 1. A three-semester track for an M.A. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN A RELATED without thesis FIELD, WITH A GPA OF archaeology, 2. A second-year optional track for an anthropology, history, ancient M.A. with thesis linguistics, biblical studies, 3. As an alternative to earning the M.A. de- or a related discipline. gree, it is possible to complete supple- mentary credited courses as an enrich- Application deadline ment path for another master’s program June 1; late applications will be or as part of a doctoral program considered until August 30