Jerusalem University College
Globally engaged.
Critically acclaimed.
Biblically based.
Chancellor Institute is an affiliate partner of Jerusalem University College, a Christian institution of higher learning on Mt. Zion, the heart of Jerusalem.
For over 60 years, Jerusalem University College has offered graduate and undergraduate study programs that engage the biblical text, explore its multi-faceted context, and maximize the rich educational resources of Jerusalem.
“We believe that the best learning environment for studying the context of the Bible and encountering the mosaic of the modern Middle East is a classroom without walls.
Our locations for study, whether on campus or beyond our gate, are vibrant, personal, and fully engaging.”
32,000
Alumni
800
Students per year in short-term programs
20
Countries represented in the last ten years for semester programs
20
Average number of years our professors have been teaching at JUC
Historical and Geographical Settings of the Bible
A three-week study experience focusing on the history and geography of the land of the Bible. Explore nearly the entire land of Israel, including an optional excursion to Jordan.
Three Weeks. 150 Miles.
One Changed Perspective.
What You Will Learn
This intensive three-week course will introduce you to the geography, history, and archaeology of Israel. You will begin to feel at home on the playing field of biblical history after traveling through the land of the Bible. We visit biblical sites in nearly every corner of Israel and engage the biblical text in the field using custom maps, reference material, and lectures.
What You Will Do
You will walk the streets of Jerusalem to understand aspects of the biblical and modern city. Explore archaeological ruins from the time of Hezekiah. Visit Jesus’ backyard to understand his life and ministry. Hike through the canyon of a desert oasis. Learn how the biblical writers were influenced by the land of the Bible. And much, much more. Students and participants in this program will primarily use the maps and resources created by Biblical Backgrounds.
When It Is Offered
- January
- May
- June
Credits available
4 credits from JUC
Jesus and His Times
Spend two weeks learning the cultural, geographical, and historical backgrounds of Judea, Samaria, and Galilee during the time of Jesus. Explore the land of the Gospels to gain a better understanding of Jesus’ life and ministry.
Follow in the Footsteps of Jesus
What You Will Learn
This special two-week course emphasizes the geographical, historical, and cultural setting of Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and Galilee during the time of Jesus. Students will study the historical context of the Second Temple Period and learn how historical figures and world powers shaped the political, religious, and social environment of the world of Jesus and early Judaism.
What You Will Do
The field studies follow the basic chronology of the life of Christ, spending one week in the Galilee region and one week in the Jerusalem region. Sit on steps where early rabbis taught to better understand the context of Jesus’ teaching. Watch the sunset on the Sea of Galilee. Feel the personality of Herod through his massive building projects. All this and more will make Jesus and his ministry come to life in new ways.
Students and participants in this program will use maps created by Biblical Backgrounds.
When It Is Offered
This course is offered every summer during the first two weeks of July.
Those interested in a five-week period of study may combine the three-week Historical and Geographical Settings of the Bible program offered each June with the Jesus and His Times program offered in July.
Credits available
2 credits from JUC
Semester Study Abroad
A Unique Program in Israel
When was the last time you walked through the City of David, took a boat across the Sea of Galilee, hiked the land of the Edomites, or climbed to the top of an extinct volcano to catch a view into Syria? Our study abroad students do all this and more.
We offer courses in the history, geography, culture, religions, and languages of biblical times and of the modern Middle East. Our rich academic program brings JUC students to nearly every corner of Israel and Jordan to engage with the Bible in its land. Students have the opportunity to study with Israeli and Palestinian faculty members who are experts in their fields.
JUC accepts students from both consortium institutions and non-member schools. Undergraduate and graduate students who are either currently enrolled at other institutions or who have completed one year of college may study for a semester at JUC and transfer applicable credits to their home institutions.
Students in this program will use the maps and resources created by Biblical Backgrounds.
Ready to Apply?
Follow the link below to submit your application to JUC.
Spend a Semester in Jerusalem!
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- Live in the heart of historic Jerusalem
- Study the Bible in its land
- Experience the cultures and religions of the Middle East
Disclaimer
Students interested in participating in a Jerusalem University College course should apply directly to JUC. All fees are payable directly to Jerusalem University College and students are subject to the terms and conditions and policies of Jerusalem University College.
Course information is subject to change without notice. Students should contact Jerusalem University College for the latest information.
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