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Academic secretary

Ms. Orna Avidar
E-mail: ornaa@savion.huji.ac.il
Phone: 02-5882404
Office Hours:
Sunday to Wednesday 09:30-12:30
Floor 5, Room 503, Institute of Archaeology Building

Heads of Departments

Head of the Prehistoric Archaeology Department: Prof. Erella Hovers

Head of the Department of Archaeology of the Biblical Period: Prof. Naama Yahalom-Mack

Head of the Classical Archaeology Department: Dr. Orit Peleg-Barkat

Head of the Civilizations of the Ancient Near East Department: Prof. Nathan Wasserman

 

M.A. Degree

 

The M.A. program in archaeology aims to provide students with intellectual tools for functioning as independent researchers in a wide range of archaeological activities such as field work (excavations and surveys) and analysis of various types of finds. Since archaeological excavations constitute an unrepeatable and irreversible process, training as active archaeologists requires a high degree of professionalism and specialization.

An M.A. degree can be obtained through studies in either the research-oriented program  or the non-research program. In both programs students can specialize in one or two sections of the Institute of Archaeology: prehistoric archaeology, biblical archaeology, classical archaeology and the ancient near east. Students are required to take a certain proportion of courses from departments and disciplines outside the Institute of Archaeology (selected in consultation with their advisors), which must be relevant to the topics of study for the M.A. degree in archaeology.

*M.A. courses at the institute are conducted in English.

 

M.A. in Archaeology in the Land of the Bible for International Students

The Hebrew University’s Institute of Archaeology in conjunction with the Rothberg International School now offers a degree combining formal classroom studies and hands-on field experience at excavations and surveys. The M.A. in Archaeology in the Land of the Bible examines the history and culture of ancient Israel during the Bronze and Iron Ages. Students will acquire proficiency in the academic fields of archaeology, ancient texts, and ancient languages.

In the classroom, you will study with top scholars at the Hebrew University. In the field, you will complement your studies as a participant in major excavations and surveys where you will gain hands-on experience. In your scholarly analysis, you will be aided by the cutting-edge facilities of the Institute of Archaeology, including the Computerized Archaeological Laboratory (with 3D scanning), the Laboratory for Archaeological Materials and Ancient Technologies, and the Institute’s renowned Collection Room.

For more information on the inernational M.A. program and registration click here.