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Admission to CIU does not guarantee admission to Jerusalem University College.
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the Middle Eastern Studies program is to prepare students for international ministry opportunities,
particularly in the Middle East. The program includes a year of study in Israel at Jerusalem University College
(JUC), an evangelical institution with which Columbia International University has a consortial relationship. While
in Israel, students will be placed in Jewish or Arab ministry contexts to develop their ministry skills according to
their vocational goals.
In addition to the mission statement, general objectives, and requirements of the college, the objectives of the
Middle Eastern Studies program are to develop in students the skills and knowledge necessary to:
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Gain experience in Middle Eastern life and culture.
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Develop cross-cultural communication and ministry skills.
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Understand more clearly the beliefs and practices of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
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Acquire a firsthand knowledge of the geography of Israel, Egypt, and Jordan.
See Appendix A for graduation requirements.
Please note that there may be times when the political unrest in the Middle East forces JUC to discontinue classes for a semester or
longer. Please consult the program director for the current status of Jerusalem University College.
Course of Study
126
Degree Core
77
Bible and Theology
30
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah & History
3
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry & Prophecy
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
BIB 3/4xxx
Old Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3/4xxx
New Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
BIB 4310
Progress of Redemption
3
THE 3301
Theology 1: God, Christ, Spirit
3
THE 3302
Theology 2: Sin and Salvation
3
General Education
6
COM 2110
Public Speaking
3
ENG 1110
Composition and Research
3
ENG 1111
Literature and Research
3
ICS 3110
Introduction to World Religions [Humanties/Fine Arts]
3
ICS 3140
Cultural Anthropology [Social/Behavioral Science]
3
HIS 1210
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 1
3
HUM 1211
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 2
3
MAT 2310 Math Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3
PHI 2110
Intro to Philosophy
3
PHI 4140
Ethics
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
3
XXX xxxx
Natural /Information Science course
(see Appendix A)
3
Leadership Development & Christian Service Learning
11
CSL 0101
2nd Semester, First Year
0
CSL 0201
1st Semester, Second Year
0
CSL 0202
2nd Semester, Second Year
0
ICS 1210
Discovering the Mission of God
3
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