Jerusalem University College
Middle East - Israel - Jerusalem
| Address: |
Jerusalem University College, Jerusalem Campus, P.O. Box 1276 Mt. Zion, Jerusalem 91012 Israel |
| E-mail: | admissions@juc.edu |
| Phone: | +972-2-671-8628 |
| Degree: | Bachelors |
| Setting: | Suburban |
| Enrollment: | 1000-3000 |
| Financial aid: | Yes |
| Housing: | Yes |
Description
Jerusalem University College, formerly known as the Institute of Holy Land Studies, is an extension campus for more than 100 accredited Christian universities, colleges and seminaries around the world as well as an independent, degree granting, institution of higher education in Israel. Founded in 1957 as a graduate institution, the school now provides both graduate and undergraduate students the opportunity to study the Christian Scriptures in the context of the land where the events occurred as well as the languages, social and political culture, religions and historical relationships of the Middle East.
Curriculum Overview
Offering two year M.A. degree in MIddle Eastern Cultures and Religions or M.A. in Historical Geography.
Offering Semester Abroad program.
Offering short-term two and three week academic study courses.
-Middle Eastern Studies
-Historical Geography
-Hebrew Language
-Arabic Language
-Archaeology
Student Life
Students are on field trips discovering the land as related to classroom studies, doing volunteer Christian service work at multiple social relief agencies. Graduates and undergraduates mix together. Some intramural sports activities, abundance of world class cultural activities. Jerusalem is a collage of multiple cultures, traditions, religions, languages to explore. Mediterranean beaches and beautiful national parks.
Financial Aid
Limited internal financial aid available.
Housing
Room and Board on campus. Campus dorms housing 2 or 3 students each for semester abroad students.
