Why Study With Us?

In our program, you will delve into the depths of human perception and learn to interpret texts—from literary and philosophical classics of the past to yesterday’s newspaper and tomorrow’s viral post.

Our students come from a wide range of fields, including architecture, psychology and therapy professions, the arts, law, and more.

Our graduates go on to hold key positions in fields such as artistic direction and curation, cultural program development, critical writing and thought, research institutes, and academia.

Many publish their doctoral dissertations as books with recognized publishers, pursue postdoctoral studies, and later integrate into teaching and academic research at leading institutions in Israel.

Our courses and seminars are updated annually to provide students with a diverse array of tools and approaches. You are welcome to explore our course catalog.

Beyond coursework, the program hosts a variety of academic events each year, including colloquium meetings, study days, and book launch events. We also invite leading international scholars for lectures, workshops, and special seminars with students.

Each year, the Hermeneutics and Cultural Studies Program awards scholarships and prizes to students across its various tracks.

For doctoral students, the program offers dedicated doctoral workshops that support students from the research proposal stage through the completion of their dissertation.

Student Testimonials:

"The tools I gained in the program help me understand the ideas behind today’s social tensions and struggles, making me a better lawyer."
— Adv. Sarit Sulami, lawyer and M.A. student

"The courses in the program are incredibly diverse, covering key traditions of thought in the humanities. After these courses, every human phenomenon is seen with greater clarity."

— Roee Joseph, playwright and Ph.D. student

"I chose to study in the Hermeneutics and Cultural Studies Program because I was looking for a path that integrates multiple fields of knowledge."

— Nimrod Mishori, psychologist and Ph.D. student