Theological Studies on Mt. Zion: Study Program "Theologisches Studienjahr"

For now more than 30 years, a study program attached to our Abbey (in German entitled "Theologisches Studienjahr") has been offering to german-speaking students of theology the opportunity to live and study in the land of the Bible for two semesters. It is open for students coming from all christian churches and denominations. Our student's house Beit Josef is located very close to our monastery on Mt. Zion.

The study program is especially focused on biblical, ecumenical and interfaith studies (Judaism and Islam); also, archeological studies are important to help understand biblical and early church history. Beyond scientific lectures and seminars, the program includes study trips as well as lectures about cultural, religious and regional topics.

For more information, see the section Theologisches Studenjahr of our German website.