Galilee Center for Studies in Jewish-Christian Relations Second International Essay Contest

This essay contest is open to students registered full or part time during the 20132014 academic year in an accredited undergraduate university or college program anywhere in the world. Papers may be submitted in English or Hebrew.

Topic: Jews, Christians and Religious Persecution

We invite papers from any academic discipline focused on any historical period. Length: 2000-2500 words (8-10 pages, double-spaced) Papers in different language categories will be judged separately, and prizes will be awarded separately. Only one submission, in one language is permitted per person. There will be a first prize for the best essay in each language category. Each first prize carries a value of $1000. Deadline: Essays must be received by May 31, 2014 Essays will be judged on the basis of their writing style, logical presentation, quality of argument and evidence used.

Submissions should be sent as an attachment via email to jcrelations@yvc.ac.il Please send as a Word document or pdf. Alternately, hard copies can be sent to: Galilee Center for Studies in Jewish-Christian Relations Yezreel Valley College Israel 19300