For the 2011-12 school year, BII is offering students the opportunity to join our internship program for one semester. Both undergraduate and graduate students can choose to study in either the fall or spring semester.
Courses
Students won't need to interrupt their college studies. Students will be able to earn up to 16 hours of college credit (depending on their program of study). Classes offered will include Modern Hebrew, Sharing in Israel's Culture, Cross-cultural Communication, Modern History of Israel, and Geography of Israel. Each class will be offered in both the Fall and Spring semester and on both the Undergraduate and Graduate level.
Click here for a detailed description of each course.
As part of their studies, student-interns will have 21 days of travel throughout the country of Israel. Studying the Bible on location is a major thrust of the academic offerings of BII.
Volunteering
Another important aspect of BII is service. For many years, the country of Israel has been host to thousands of thousands of volunteers who came looking for adventure and wanting to help the people of Israel. Though the volunteer movement has decreased drastically, student-interns with BII still have the opportunity to not simply enjoy Israel but to tangibly support Israel.
Interns will work alongside Israelis on an agricultural, communal settlement called a kibbutz. Whether in the banana fields, the chicken houses, the medical supplies factory, or groundskeeping, interns will give their time and energy to help "our" kibbutz prosper. In turn, students are rewarded by becoming part of the community and developing close friendships with our Israeli hosts.
The Team
Our third focus (and possibly the most vital) is that of TEAMWORK. You will be joining your team at orientation before you leave the States. For three weeks, you will begin learning the basics of Hebrew grammar, studying Cross-Cultural Communications and hearing various hints and helps from the staff.
After orientation, you and your team will fly together to the land of Israel. Here in Israel, you will live, work, travel and serve with your teammates day in and day out! At various times throughout the week, you will be attending Bible Study, worship services, and prayer meeting with your team members. Your classes are 5 evenings a week, and don't forget your 21 days of field trips with your team members.
Of any place in the world, the natural place to study the Bible is Israel! Why not consider joining BII for a semester this coming school year?
Click here for dates and cost.
