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The following courses have been offered in the Institute in the past. Not every course will be offered each year. Both the undergraduate and the graduate will attend and be required to complete the requirements of each course as outlined in the course syllabi. Graduate students will complete additional coursework in order to receive graduate credit. Find more detailed requirements on the following pages.
Course Descriptions
The alphabetic prefixes designate the academic department. The course numbers are designed to show the level of study for each course. The first number indicates the year a course of this level would be taken. The second and third numbers represent the course number in the department.
Archaeology
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| AR 305 | Biblical Archaeology | 2 hours |
| AR 501 | Studies in methods and techniques used on Biblical sites in discovering, excavating, dating, and preserving achaeological finds. This course includes field trips to archaeological sites in the country as well as active participation in an archaeological dig in process.
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| AR 306 | Archaeology of Jerusalem | 2 hours |
| AR 502 | A study of the archaeological finds in this important Biblical city from the time of David through the first and second temple periods. This course is also enhanced by field trips to sites in the city.
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Bible
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| BI 310 | Sharing in Israel’s Culture I | 2 hours |
| BI 521 | A study of both the culture and customs of Israel along with a study of the Old and New Testaments as they relate to the land and the peoples of Israel. The student interns will be able to observe and participate in Biblical holidays.
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| BI 311 | Sharing in Israel’s Culture II | 2 hours |
| BI 522 | A continuation of BI 310/521, more intensive with added responsibilities.
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| BI 320 | Israel in Prophecy | 3 hours |
| BI 535 | A study of Israel’s past, present, and future in the light of Biblical prophecy. Special emphasis is put on the prophetic message correlating it to present day events. On location study of prophecy and field trips allow the student to see and evaluate for himself the authenticity of these events.
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| BI 400 | Internship S | 2 hours |
| BI 510 | A two month summer practical work program with on-the-job training. No classroom participation is required. A daily journal is kept, and each student is counseled and evaluated weekly in order to receive guidance, advice, prayer, and encouragement.
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| BI 401 | Internship I | 4 hours |
| BI 511 | This course offers a 24-hour-a-day internship of practical on-the-job training in believer life and service. The intern is required to keep a daily journal of experiences and meets weekly for prayer, evaluation, and counsel with an assigned staff member.
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| BI 402 | Internship II | 4 hours |
| BI 512 | A continuation of BI 401/511 for an additional four month period.
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Other courses in Bible may be taught in short modules by qualified visiting professors.
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Communications
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| CO 301 | Cross Cultural Communication | 3 hours |
| CO 541 | A study of the principles and elements of cultural anthropology, communication theory and decision-making as applied to communicating across cultural barriers. This course is taught prior to going to Israel with advanced reading assigned. Field reports are completed in Israel.
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Language
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| LL 301 | Beginning Conversational Hebrew | 4 hours |
| LL 551 | An intensive introduction to modern Hebrew studying the script, sound, vocabulary, basic reading, and grammar. This course is taught by a Hebrew-speaking Israeli instructor.
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| LL 302 | Intermediate Conversational Hebrew | 4 hours |
| LL 552 | Prerequisite LL 551. Continued emphasis on increasing reading and speaking skills along with more grammar. Taught by a qualified Israeli instructor. The student should be able to carry on a knowledgeable conversation with Israelis by the end of this course. For the Masters students, two final examinations are given in this class, written and oral.
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Social Studies
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| SS 301 | Historical Geography of Israel | 3 hours |
| SS 561 | A study of the physical setting of the land of the Bible with special emphasis on geological features, soil, climate, flora, fauna and topography. Maps are studied. Archaeological, historical and Biblical material is correlated with important sites. Numerous field trips to sites and museums corroborate the studies. Included in this class is a study of Israel’s modern human geography with its various religions, ethnic communities, politics, education, labor, industry, military, and government.
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| SS 302 | Jewish History 586 BC to Present | 3 hours |
| SS 562 | A survey of the Jewish people’s dispersion, wandering, suffering and hope of return to Israel. The historical development of Judaism is studied in addition to studying the contribution the Jewish people have given the world. Field trips to various museums enhance this class.
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| SS 303 | History of Israel 1850 AD to Present | 2 hours |
| SS 563 | A survey of the rise of Israel and its effect on the world, especially the Jews of the Diaspora. Includes background of struggles to survive plus the development and results of the emergence of the State of Israel.
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