A LIFE-CHANGING
EXPERIENCE
STUDY IN ISRAEL
YEAR-IN-ISRAEL PROGRAM | 9 MONTHS | 30 CREDITS | BA & MA LEVEL
ONE FOR ISRAEL’s Bible college, Israel College of the Bible, is the only accredited
evangelical Bible college in Israel, training the next generation of Jewish and Arab-Israeli
believers in Yeshua (Jesus) to be leaders in Israel and around the world. We also have an
international program in English which just might be perfect for you!
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For more information and registration visit:
WWW.ISRAELCOLLEGE.COM/STUDY-IN-ISRAEL
[email protected] 817-905-1585
YEar-in-Israel Program . What does it include?
GOD’S WORD Courses will include the history of the Jewish
COMING ALIVE people from the ancient to the present, beginning
with God’s promises to Abraham and his
IN ISRAEL descendants. Other courses will unpack the
backgrounds to both the Old and New Testaments
and the challenging history of Jewish-Christian
relations. You will learn from Israeli believers in
Yeshua who hold advanced degrees in theology, archaeology, history
and Jewish studies. You will also be immersed in the study of Modern
Hebrew with native Israelis, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to
practice with the Israel College of the Bible students and faculty!
DIG IT! // Along with classroom instruction, field trips will take you to some of
the most famous – and some quite obscure – sites of biblical history.
You’ll climb breathtaking mountains, walk through ancient tunnels,
and navigate some well-worn roads in the geography classes. You will
also get hands on experience (literally!) working on an archaeological
dig. Most of all, you will encounter the Land in a way that will make the
Scriptures come alive.
LIVE IT! // Israel College of the Bible is in the city of Netanya, which is on the coast
between Tel Aviv and Haifa. Students live in dorms near the college
and experience real life in Israel. From the falafel to the fellowship, it
is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You will make lasting friendships,
grow in your knowledge and devotion to Yeshua, and never read the
Bible the same again!
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The YEAR-IN-ISRAEL PROGRAM consists of two semesters:
FALL SEMESTER:
`` Early October through mid-January.
NOTE: A break is incorporated into the semester so students
can experience Christmas in Israel!
SPRING SEMESTER:
`` Mid-February through June
GRADUATION: JUNE
Students study five days a week, Sunday-Thursday.
In Israel, Sunday is the first day of the work week,
and Shabbat (Friday evening to Saturday evening) is
the day of rest.
All students are required to take a total of 30 credit
hours during the course of the school year. Courses
are available at both a BA or MA level.
ACCREDITATION
Israel College of the Bible’s courses are accredited
through two international accrediting associations:
the Asia Theological Association and the European
Evangelical Accrediting Association.
Further verification of the aforementioned accredi-
tation can be obtained by accessing the accrediting
associations’ websites or by direct communication
with these associations.
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ADAM: “I was amazed to study with both Jewish students and Arabs in the
same building, making me more confident in the fact that Christ is the only
perfect one that can provide peace and unity”
TAMAR: “My time at Israel College of the Bible not only deepened my
understanding and application of Scripture, but intrinsically transformed and
heightened my identity, faith and calling in God”
FALL SEMESTER . Course Descriptions
`` Modern Hebrew Immersion (Ulpan) 3 academic credits
This program is designed to teach the student to speak, read, and write Hebrew through
immersion classes. Students interested in pursuing degrees in Old Testament and Biblical
Hebrew will particularly benefit from an entire year of Modern Hebrew immersion.
`` Old Testament Backgrounds 3 academic credits
The course gives an overview of the history, traditions, customs and religion of Israel
and the surrounding nations during the period of the Old Testament, with a focus on both
shared and unique elements found in Israelite society. Through lectures, readings and
field trips the student will build an historical framework and gain an understanding of
selected aspects of government, society, economics and cult in the Ancient Near East.
`` The Jewish Jesus of the Gospels 3 academic credits
This course will survey the life and message of Yeshua (Jesus). It will highlight the
importance of the Jewish roots of the faith, and respond to both historical and textual
criticism. It will ultimately demonstrate that the best way to “find” Yeshua is in the pages
of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
`` A Biblical Theology of Israel 3 academic credits
This course considers the role and importance of Israel in the redemptive plan of God in the
Hebrew Bible and in the New Testament. The student will gain a thorough biblical knowledge
of God’s purposes in choosing the patriarchs, and how this choice is rooted in the restoration
of the fallen creation. We will also consider Israel’s calling with respect to the nations (past,
present, and future) and place this calling within the context of the Great Commission. This
serves as a crucial supplement to other courses in Biblical Theology as well as Missions.
`` INTENSIVE COURSE: Biblical Geography 3 academic credits
This course will familiarize the student with the geography of the Land of Israel as it
relates to the events of the Bible, through lectures and fieldtrips.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To learn the major geographic regions and features of the Land of Israel
2. To be able to place historical and biblical events in geographic context
3. To visit the sites of biblical events in order to familiarize the student with the topography
of the area and the archaeological remains from the biblical period
SPRING SEMESTER . Course Descriptions
`` Modern Hebrew Immersion (Ulpan) 3 academic credits
This course is a continuation of the Modern Hebrew Immersion course taken in the Fall
Semester. Students will continue building upon their growing ability to speak, read, and
write Modern Hebrew, and will continue learning skills and vocabulary that will readily
transfer to Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew studies.
`` New Testament Backgrounds 3 academic credits
This course is an introduction to the social, political, religious and cultural world of the
Second Temple Period and the backgrounds of the New Testament. Through lectures,
readings and field trips the students will examine selected issues that provide context
for the study of the life of Jesus and the early church. Some of the topics addressed
are Temple, Sanhedrin and Synagogue, Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, Greco-Roman
Religions and Philosophies, Jewish Sects, early Rabbinic Literature and the Dead Sea
Scrolls.
`` Jewish-Christian Relations 3 academic credits
The original followers of Jesus were all Jewish. But, as the message spread around the
world it became less Jewish, non-Jewish, and eventually anti-Jewish. This course will
examine the development of both Judaism and Christianity, and how their interaction
with one another influenced their respective beliefs and practices throughout history.
It will include issues such as “Christian” anti-Semitism, theological polemics and
modern attempts at dialogue.
`` History of Jewish Believers in Jesus 3 academic credits
In this course we consider the importance of Jewish believers in Jesus and their
contribution to the Body of Messiah throughout church history. Though their history is
fairly unknown, Romans 11:6 emphatically teaches that an ongoing remnant of Jewish
believers in the church until the time when “all Israel is saved” (Romans 11:26) serves
as a theological demonstration that God has not forsaken Israel. This course, therefore,
serves as a crucial supplement to church history as is commonly taught in Bible colleges
and seminaries.
NOTE: courses offered are subject to change at the discretion of the academic department.
`` INTENSIVE COURSE: Biblical Archaeology 3 academic credits
The course combines lectures, site visits & participation in field excavations to
introduce the student to the archaeology of the Land of the Bible.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To understand the history of excavations in Israel and approaches to archaeology
during various periods
2. To become familiar with key excavations in Israel that have deepened our understanding
of the world of the Bible
3. To understand the current key issues in biblical period archaeology in Israel
4. To become acquainted with contemporary excavation methodology and techniques
SCHOOL FEES & ACCOMMODATION
COST: 1-year program (2 semesters): $24,900 USD
Tuition & Student Life
This cost covers all school tuition and fees, classes, field trips and student life throughout
the entire year. Student life includes all student activities with Israel College of the Bible’s
entire local student body throughout the year as well as special activities during the Jewish
and Christian holidays. It also includes a special trip during semester break to relax and enjoy
the land of Israel. Israel College of the Bible also provides each student, free of charge, with a
bicycle for commuting purposes during the time of the program.
Student Apartment & Meal Plan Package
Israel College of the Bible’s apartments have been specifically chosen and furnished with
our international students in mind, with easy access to the college, and your needs for
settling into Israel anticipated. This cost covers full accommodation and arrangements
for the entire duration of the academic year (October-June). Israel College of the Bible’s
apartments are fully furnished and include a living area, fully-furnished kitchen, and
cooking supplies. Each student receives his own bed, study desk, shelves, and cupboard,
as well as bed linen and personal towels. Washing machines are available for laundry.
Apartments also come with free WI-FI internet access and all apartment living bills such as
electricity and water are covered.
In addition, a meal plan is included in this package. Each student receives a hot lunch meal
5 days a week for the entire duration of his studies. Each student is responsible to provide
his own breakfast and light dinner.
Payment Schedule:
A non-refundable down payment of $1,900 USD is to be paid upon official acceptance to the
program. The remainder of the funds are due to be paid in full no later than August 1.
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For more information and registration visit:
WWW.ISRAELCOLLEGE.COM/STUDY-IN-ISRAEL
[email protected] 817-905-1585
