Divinity is an academic discipline structured to ready candidates for priestly or pastoral ministry. With each sect, the program of study may differ. By the end of studies, the newly ordained minister should be able to preach, minister to the needy, interpret scripture and doctrine, and lead worship services.

Israel has 8 universities and is academically supervised by the Council for Higher Education in Israel. The country is among the countries, which have the high rate of university enrollment in the world. They have a friendly student’s relationship not only to the local students but also to international students.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.