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Fall Semester
| | 1001 - Backgrounds for the Study of Early Christianity Credits - 3An introduction to the study of the Bible in its New Testament setting, this course features a topical approach with sessions on literary sources, the Jewish background, the Temple and synagogue, religious groups, language, apocalyptic literature, Greek influence, and early Christian groups. Instructor: M. Lowe, M.A., B.Phil. (Oxon), et al.
Wednesday, 15:30-18:00. Place: Rothberg Room 302 | 
| 1005 - Synoptic Gospels Credits - 3The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are introduced and examined. The Gospels and the life of Jesus will be presented against the background of their natural, religious, and political environment. Special emphasis is given to the relationship between the three earliest Gospels and their Jewish sources. Instructor: C. Pfann, M.A.
Monday, 12:15-14:45. Place: Rothberg Room 304 | | 1008 - Rabbinic and Aramaic Literature Credits - 3This course offers the student a comprehensive introduction to the diverse genres of classical rabbinic literature composed in the Galilee and in Babylonia in the 1-6th centuries CE. We shall learn about Jewish perceptions of an "Oral Law" revealed alongside the "Written Law," and study the Jewish legal codes (e.g. Mishna) and the Talmud. We will also learn about, and read from the diverse corpus of ancient synagogue literature, including homilies, liturgy, exegesis, and Targum (the Aramaic Bible translation). Instructor: G. Herman, Ph.D.
Monday, 9:00-11:30. Place: UHL Seminar Room | | 1011 - Practicum in Field Archaeology 1: Methodologies Credits - 3This course trains the student in comprehensive, essential field methodologies involved in excavating a site, from the initial survey, through excavation, recording, and analysis of finds, to the preparation of materials for final publication. Instructor: S. Gibson, Ph.D.
Tuesday, 8:30-11:00. Place: UHL Seminar Room | | 1015 - Introduction to Archaeology I: The Pre-classical Periods Credits - 3A survey of the archaeology of the Levant from the earliest times until the Persian Period. Course will include field trips to sites throughout Israel. Instructor: S. Gibson, Ph.D.
Tuesday, 12:00-14:30. Place: RIS Room 208 Field trip fee will be charged. | | 1033 - Reading the Psalms Credits - 3구약 성경 시편에 수록된 시들의 히브리어 원문을 그 시들의 종류 별로 분류하여 읽으면서 시가(詩歌) 히브리어의 특징을 파악하고, 한글 번역 성경 들의 오류를 찾는다. 또한 시편 시들의 다양한 주제들이 무엇인지 살피고 문맥상으로나 기타 이해하기 어려운 내용들을 해석한다. Instructor: H. Jung, M.A., Ph.D. Cand.
Sunday, 13:00-15:30. Place: Rothberg This course is offered in Korean. | | 1036 - The Megillot Credits - 3 Instructor: S. Kim, M.A., Ph.D. Cand.
Sunday, 16:00-18:30. Place: Rothberg Room 208 This course is offered in Korean. | | 1041 - Early Church History and Theology: From the 1st to the 5th Century Credits - 3The History of the early Church from its inception through Augustine with a brief examination of the split between East and West (1054 CE). This class will rely heavily on the primary sources from this period. Offered through the Rothberg International School. Instructor: Petra Heldt, Ph.D.
Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30-12:15. Place: Rothberg Room 204 | 
| 1060 - Introduction to Greek Credits - 3Part one of a two semester course. This course is an introduction to the Koine Greek of the Septuagint, inscriptions, Philo, Josephus, the New Testament, and early Christian literature. Instructor: J. Courter, M.A.
Tuesday, 15:00-16:30, RIS Room 303, and Thursday, 18:00-19:30, RIS Room 204. | 
| 1062 - Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Credits - 3Biblical Hebrew is studied inductively with elements of grammar, vocabulary, syntactical formations, and translation theory receiving special supplementary attention. This course will enable the student to read, understand, and translate simplified Biblical prose and poetry. Instructor: A. Hornkohl, M.A.
Monday, 17:00-18:30, RIS Room 304, and Thursday, 17:00-18:30, RIS Room 202. | | 1068 - History of Bible Translation Credits - 3This course will examine the history of the translation of the Bible beginning with its own inner translations and moving on to the earliest versions, including the LXX, Peshitta, Vulgate and Targums. Additional subjects of investigation will include the character of the Bible in the Middle Ages and since the Reformation, the impact of the invention of the printing press on Bible translation, the use and progress of translations in the modern era, and the role and impact of professional translation organizations such as Wycliffe, the United Bible Society, and the Jewish Publication Society. Instructor: J. Courter, M.A.
Tuesday, 17:00-19:30. Place: Rothberg Room 303 | | 1085 - Biblical Counseling Credits - 3The course focuses on the Biblical basis of the human condition as it has to do with both personal and relationship issues (the individual and marriage). Concepts including what “Biblical counseling,” is; the process of completing the image of God; the power of the Word/words in the counseling setting; and dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, etc., are just some of the topics to be explored. Instructor: S. Minskoff, Ph.D.
Wednesday, 9:00-11:30. Place: UHL Seminar Room | | 1086 - Land, Nature, and Society in Biblical Times I Credits - 3Part one of a two-semester course focusing on studies of ecology (including the interrelation of geology, soils, and climate to form floral and faunal economies); physical geography; cultural geography (especially family, agrarian, nomadic, and maritime societies); the ancient city (related to home, village, and town); and the cycle of the year (including seasons, the celestial clock, and the religious festivals); sacred space and temple; and the ancient city. Instructor: S. Pfann, Ph.D., et al.
Wednesday, 12:30-14:30. Place: Rothberg Room 101 Course will include field trip fee. | 
| 1090 - Practicum for M.Th.S. Students Credits - 3The M.Th.S. requires 12 credit hours (180 physical hours) of cross-cultural, service- orientated experience in lieu of an M.A. thesis. A student must submit the proposed practicum to the Academic Affairs Committee including the details of the position, requirements, location, and supervisor. Upon completion of the program, an evaluation from the supervisor and a personal evaluation from the student are required every semester until the requirement is fulfilled.
| | 1094 - Graduate Seminar Credits - 3"Daily Life in Ancient Times." Part three of a four semester series. Leading scholars of the Jerusalem and international community will speak on their areas of expertise. Compulsory seminar for second–year M.A. and Continuing Registration students. Instructor: S. Gibson, Ph.D.
Wednesdays, 18:30-20:30. Place: Rothberg Room 300 | | 1099 - Thesis and Dissertation Development Credits - 6 Instructor: Staff
| | 2005 - Academic English Credits - 3Part 1 of a two-semester course for non-native English speakers, this class incorporates reading, writing and study skills as well as vocabulary and materials related to specific academic fields, including archaeology, theology, biblical history, biblical geography and Jewish studies. The course emphasizes academic writing and study skills and gives practical advice on producing a Term Paper. Instructor: D. Montgomery
Thursday 13:30-16:00. Place: Rothberg Room 203 | | 2020 - Research Skills and Methodologies This three-session course is designed to equip the student acquire with the basic skills of defining a research topic, critical analysis of sources, and academic writing, including stylistic and technical aspects of writing papers. In addition, an introduction to the library resources of Jerusalem will be provided. Instructor: D. Montgomery
Monday, 14:45-16:45. Meets Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14, only. Place: Rothberg Room 304 This course is a non-credit course and is required of all incoming and degree program students.
| | 2091 - Master of Divinity Seminar Credits - 1All M.Div. students are required to attend the M.Div. seminar, which meets six times each semester throughout the degree program. It is designed to introduce the student to current ministries and ministers serving in the Holy Land. Instructor: Staff
Dates and time TBA. | | 3001 - Doctoral Seminar Credits - 3This seminar brings together doctoral students to discuss research and methodology issues and provides a venue for presentation and revue of their current research projects. On occasion, leading scholars from a variety of disciplines will be invited to discuss their work. Attendance is of required of all doctoral students. Instructor: S. Pfann, Ph.D.
Thursday, 10:30-12:30. Place: Professor’s home | |
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