About the summer school
Description of the Summer Program
Conflicts over collective identity - including issues of religion, narratives and culture - abound in our world today. Taught by leading scholars and practitioners, this unique program offers four intensive conflict resolution courses focusing on such conflicts and how to creatively deal with them.
The program examines interpersonal level, national and international conflicts with a focus on identity-based conflicts and a particular emphasis on conflicts found in Israel. The participants come from diverse backgrounds and the program consists of seminars, workshops, simulations, films and guest lectures. This is an interdisciplinary program that deals with our subjects from a variety of perspectives, including law, psychology, religion and culture. The program also includes various social events such as receptions, meetings with Israeli Jewish/Muslim students and other cultural activities. Upon completion of the complete program (4 courses), a certificate of participation is awarded by the University’s Program on Conflict Management, Resolution and Negotiations. Students can request an official university transcript of their graduate level courses and grades for transfer to other institutions.
Eligibility
Applicants (Israeli and non-Israeli citizens) should hold or be entitled to an undergraduate/BA or graduate/Masters degree, or currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program (close to completion of their degree by the beginning of the Summer Program) or in a graduate program. Degrees and studies are acceptable from all the social sciences, the liberal arts or the humanities.
The basic admission requirement is at least an 80 average in the candidate's degree program to date. Recognizing that standards and grading systems vary from country to country, our Admissions Committee will examine each request on an individual basis.
Why the Conflict Resolution Program at Bar-Ilan University?
Established in 2000, the Conflict Resolution, Management and Negotiation Program, which oversees this summer program, is characterized by distinguished faculty members who combine theory and practice in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary manner. The students come from all realms of Israeli Jewish, Muslim and Christian societies providing a diverse student experience. The regular (Hebrew language) program awards Masters and Ph.D. degrees, sponsors research, training programs, international conferences, and operates a Mediation Center. The program also publishes the International Journal of Conflict Engagement and Resolution.
Bar-Ilan University, established in 1955, is a diverse and dynamic university with some 30,000 students, including many international students. The University has 8 faculties, over 120 Departments and Centers, and offers over 8,000 courses. It is located only 15 minutes away from Tel Aviv, 20 minutes from the international airport, and 50 minutes from Jerusalem.
For more information, contact us or email the Program office: summer.CRidentity@biu.ac.il.
* The summer program is contingent on a minimum number of participants and a final approval by the university authorities; the contents of the program are subject to change.
Tuition
The tuition for one credit hour is $340 and thus each course (two credit) costs $680. Total tuition for the full program (8 credits, 4 courses) is $2,720. An 8% discounted tuition of $2,500 can be paid by those applying (complete application) for the full program by February 1. In addition there is a $50 application fee. 50% of tuition is to be paid within 30 days upon receipt of the acceptance letter to the summer program, the remaining 50% is to be paid by April 15, 2017.
The tuition covers only the courses, full day study tours and extracurricular activities. It does not cover other expenses, such as health insurance , living costs, housing and flights. See below various available scholarships.
Registration
Applicants can register for any number of courses for academic credit. Those who attend the entire 4 course program receive a certificate of participation. Students will receive a university issued transcript listing courses and grades upon completion of course requirements.
Registration for the 2017 Summer Program is now open and is on a rolling basis. Early registration is recommended to guarantee a place in the program (space is limited), to obtain a visa (where necessary), to secure places in a more affordable housing (e.g., the Givat Shmuel Yeshiva) or to obtain the above 8% tuition discount. The registration closes on April 15th, 2017.
For more information click "Further official information" below.
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