Jerusalem University College

Jerusalem University College offers two, two-year, Master of Arts degrees in the following disciplines: 1) Biblical History and Geography - emphasizes a core curriculum of studies in the biblical history, geography and archaeology of ancient Syro-Palestine with concentrations in Old Testament History, New Testament History, Historical Geography, Biblical Hebrew and Biblical Archaeology. 2) Middle Eastern Cultures and Religions (formerly known as Middle Eastern Studies) - involves extensive study in the religious, political and social history of the Middle East, including the three dominant monotheistic religions of the world, Judaism, Islam, and Historic Christianity. 3) Hebraic Roots of Christianity - A rigorous academic study of the historical, cultural and linguistic roots of Christianity. The school also offers semester and year abroad programs for both undergraduates and graduate students from other institutions and short-term (2 and 3 week) academic study tours where students engage in an intensive tour of the lands of the Bible. The majority of students come from the 100 schools that are a part of the Consortium of Associated Schools of Jerusalem University College. However, a large number also come from developing countries and are engaged in Bible translation work. Graduates are engaged in teaching at colleges and universities, doing translation work, and/or working as pastors and missionaries.