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Cohort 2023-24
Interwined Worlds is Haifa Peer Program for the Study of Interfaith
Dynamics. The program is a framework for researchers from a
variety of disciplinary backgrounds in their PhD studies, whose research
focuses on interfaith issues.
The program seeks to promote studies that
focus on various aspects of interfaith encounters in any disciplinary field
through a series of annual meetings, tours, panels with religious men and
women and a concluding international conference.
The program’s primary goal is to create a dynamic and supportive
community for early-stage researchers from various disciplines focusing
on interfaith communications. In this context, the program places special
emphasis on interdisciplinary dialog, cross-interactions and inspecting
theories vis-a-vis case studies from the field. Furthermore, the program is
committed to the advancement of Religious Studies in Israel through the
creation of a dedicated framework for researchers in the field.
on interfaith communications. In this context, the program places special
emphasis on interdisciplinary dialog, cross-interactions and inspecting
theories vis-a-vis case studies from the field. Furthermore, the program is
committed to the advancement of Religious Studies in Israel through the
creation of a dedicated framework for researchers in the field.
program seeks to promote interdisciplinary research approaches inThe
religious studies by bringing together PhD candidates from diverse
academic backgrounds, including Sociology, Anthropology, Theology,
History and Philosophy; and combining different methodologies,
perspectives and theories in research.
religious studies by bringing together PhD candidates from diverse
academic backgrounds, including Sociology, Anthropology, Theology,
History and Philosophy; and combining different methodologies,
perspectives and theories in research.
The program’s originality is manifested, among other things, in the
practical experience it provides fellow participants. Contact with religious
communities and religious leaders is of great importance for religious
research. By producing meaningful interactions and dialogue between
fellows, religious leaders and communities, the program strives to bridge
the gap between academia and real life. Such involvement should enrich
the fellows’ research and contribute to understanding and cooperation
between academia and Israeli religious communities.
Haifa Fellows for the 2023-24 Academic Year:
Asher Suzin – Political Science, Haifa University
Ziv Tom – International Relations, The Hebrew University
Keren Levison – School of Entrepreneurship, Ben Gurion University
Odeya Shaz – Middle East, Bar Ilan University
Iman Abu Kishak – Arabic Language and Literature, Haifa University
John Mounier – Theology, University of Edinburgh
Rabbi Dr. Yosef Slotnik – Science of Religion, Hebrew University
Hussam Elias – Sociology, Haifa University
Galina Rabinovich – History, Haifa University
Christina Sandulache – Religious Studies, Hebrew University
