Tantur Ecumenical Institute is a type of advanced research institute.

It was established in the year 1972.

It is located in Jerusalem.

It is affiliated to University of Notre Dame, Pontifical Council for Promoting
Christian Unity.



Tantur has developed some different Programs and Special Courses to serve
those seeking to deepen their understanding of this land, its history, its
culture, its people and their own faith.

The Continuing Education Programs are designed for those who are members
of a Christian community, whether as priests, pastors, educators or lay
people.

These programs range in length from three weeks (the Easter Encounter) to
three months.

The Scholar’s Program is designed for junior and senior scholars, without
regard to religious affiliation, who are either writing their dissertations, or
who are on sabbatical and desire to research and/or write on a topic
integrally connected to this land, whether religious, historical, political or
cultural.



Study-abroad programs
During the spring semester, UG students of the University of Notre Dame are
invited to come on a study abroad program at Tantur, with courses offered in
Anthropology, Art History, Political History, International Peace Studies,
Philosophy, Theology, and language studies in Hebrew or Arabic.

A 3 -week theology seminar is offered for UGs from any U.S. college or
university, entitled, “Three Faiths, Two Peoples: Jews, Christians, and
Muslims in the Holy Land.



Facilities:

Library

Chapels and prayer spaces

Classrooms and meeting spaces

Flora and fauna



Contact:

Tantur Ecumenical Institute

PO Box 11381,

9111301 Jerusalem, Israel

Phone International : +972 2 542 2900

Fax International : +972 2 676 0914