Location
  • Israel
    • Jerusalem
Term
Summer
Subject Areas
Archaeology Conflict Studies Cultural Studies Geography History International Relations Journalism Media Relations Middle Eastern Studies Peace Studies Philosophy Political Science Religious Studies Social Sciences Sociology Theology +6

Program Details

Program Type
Direct Enrollment
Degree Level
Bachelors
Language
English

Pricing

Starting Price
2000
Price Details
Program costs includes:
- Tuition
- Field Trips
- Housing (optional)
- Basic health insurance

*Scholarships are available

**Flight, airport transfers, meals and personal expenses and payment transaction fees are not included.
Oct 09, 2018
Dec 21, 2016
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About Program

Coexistence in the Middle East (CME) is an Intercultural Academic Field Summer Program in Israel that seeks to help promote coexistence by enabling future and current leaders to experience the challenge of human diversity while earning academic credit at a World Top 100 university.

CME offers 3-9 credit through the Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the opportunity to explore the facts on the ground and examine local realities from the perspectives of various religious, political, cultural and national groups that converge in Jerusalem, a crossroads of humanity.

Program Reviews

4.86 Rating
based on 7 reviews
  • 5 rating 85.71%
  • 4 rating 14.29%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 4.45
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 4.6
  • Housing 4.75
  • Safety 4.85
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Zhixi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Cruel but Helpful Experience

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What would you improve about this program?
I know it can be extremely hard to invite scholars or politicians who go agains coexistence to give us speeches.But I do hope to know more about their reasonable ideas to support wars and conflicts as better solutions for Palestinians and Israelis, since those thoughts will probably encourage us to think about peace in a deeper way.
149 people found this review helpful.
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Josep
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An extraordinary academic experience

For me this has been a fascinating experience. I am extremely thankful to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Coexistence in the Middle East Program for offering me the opportunity to gain insight into the potential of Religion in the solution of the conflict. I have thoroughly enjoyed all the field visits, meetings and presentations and feel that we have been provided with a balanced view of the topic through the intense and very well designed program.

150 people found this review helpful.
Selenne
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Summer of a Lifetime

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What would you improve about this program?
Surprisingly more class meetings or lectures. There is so much to learn and so little time to do so.
141 people found this review helpful.
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Kalsoom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Coexistence in the Middle East - Hebrew University of Jerusalem

I extremely enjoyed the hands-on component of the CME programs. I appreciated the organization and coordination of the field trips and how they directly related back to our in class lectures. The professors were tremendously knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. I would recommend this program to any student or professional, that wants to understand and immerse themselves within the region. Lastly, I would like to thank the coordinators, Goni and Gil, who did an extraordinary job at making this journey unforgettable!

140 people found this review helpful.
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Victoria
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Worth it

This program offered an extremely unique opportunity to engage with a multitude of stakeholders, all of whom operate with an exceptional amount of "on the ground" knowledge (which is often missing from typical classrooms). I am extremely lucky and grateful to have participated in this program, as it has introduced me to the complex challenges and potential that this region holds. The face-to-face interactions with people here have been unforgettable and invaluable, and I leave with a transformed approach to understanding human, political, and social relations.

142 people found this review helpful.
Kevin
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Coexistence in the Middle East

The course was an opportunity to broaden my perspective of the conflict, both in terms of its complexity and its place within the regional context of the Middle East.  It has helped to ground my academic research in real interactions with diplomats, civil leaders, journalists, and local populations. Lastly, I have a much richer appreciation for the diversity of narratives framing the Israeli Palestinian conflict, and the central role that history, land, and religious identity play in each.

The program is a unique opportunity for students to engage with prominent religious leaders that cannot be readily found elsewhere.  I certainly appreciated the insider perspectives that were afforded by discussing aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of religious belief and practice.

What would you improve about this program?
Security concerns are a continuous and understandable challenge for the program staff and restrict movement within Palestine. Partnership with other programs in Palestine to afford more access for students should be investigated.
142 people found this review helpful.
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Deborah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Don't hesitate, the program is as great as it sounds!

From the description of the program you know that it is unique because it allows you to learn about the program by travelling across Israel and learning from important 'players' that are involved in constant negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.

Learning the conflict first hand allows you to gain a much better understanding of the complexity of the problem and all the dynamics that make it even harder to achieve peace between the two parties. The instructors, course coordinators and the University as a whole have planned the trip amazingly, you won't be disappointed of your learning experience.

As for the fun part of the trip, the program is designed to travel around the country and well, the roadtrips are great because you get a lot of outside time with classmates and you get to know Israel, from north to south!

Its a great experience, if you have the opportunity to go, do go, you won't regret it!

140 people found this review helpful.

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