Shandong University in Jinan, China, invites international students to register for its one year Diploma, two year M.A or three year Ph.D programs in:

Philosophy, Culture and Inter-Religious Studies

at the Department of Philosophy and Sociology and at the Centre for Judaic and Inter Religious Studies at Shandong University. Scholarship and/or residence assistance are offered for scholars bringing broader intellectual skills to the department and other exceptional students in return for teaching commitments. Enrollment is now open for the year beginning September 2005.

The Centre for Judaic and Inter Religious Studies at the Department of Philosophy and Sociology has received key government support to develop its programs and inter – cultural scholarship with particular emphasis on the broad study of Jewish civilization language and thought. Translation projects and academic initiatives are encouraged together with a diverse group of student backgrounds.

Courses include modern philosophy, Chinese religion and thought, Judaic philosophy, history, language and literature as well as Chinese language tuition. Applicants are invited to become pioneers in the development of Judaic and interfaith studies in China while they improve their Chinese and experience Chinese civilization.

For more information, application forms and scholarship forms please contact:

Professor M. A Ehrlich

School of Philosophy and Sociology

University of Shandong,

5 Hong Lou, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, China,