Jerusalem Center

Undergraduate Courses

Courses offered at the Jerusalem Center are not offered on the Provo campus and hence cannot be retaken.

Orientation Course

NES 100 : Jerusalem Center Orientation. (1:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

NES 100 : Jerusalem Center Orientation. (1:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:	Application for a Jerusalem Center foreign study program.
DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to the peoples and cultures of the Near East.
NOTE:	Required of all participants prior to departure.

Religion Courses

REL A 101 : Old Testament Survey. (2:2:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

REL A 101 : Old Testament Survey. (2:2:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Su
DESCRIPTION:	Survey of the Old Testament, integrated with extensive field study in the biblical world; leads to understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today.
NOTE:	Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated.


REL A 111 : New Testament Survey of the Gospels. (2:2:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

REL A 111 : New Testament Survey of the Gospels. (2:2:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Su
DESCRIPTION:	Survey of the New Testament Gospels integrated with extensive field experience in the biblical world; leads to understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today.
NOTE:	Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated.


REL A 303R : Old Testament Studies. (1.5-3:Arr.:Arr.) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

REL A 303R : Old Testament Studies. (1.5-3:Arr.:Arr.) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Study of the Old Testament integrated with extensive field experiences in the biblical world; leads to an understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today.
NOTE:	Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies.


REL A 311R : New Testament Studies of the Gospels. (1.5-3:Arr.:Arr.) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

REL A 311R : New Testament Studies of the Gospels. (1.5-3:Arr.:Arr.) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Study of the New Testament Gospels integrated with extensive field experiences in the biblical world; leads to an understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today.
NOTE:	Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies.

Near Eastern Studies Courses

NES 101R : Topics in Near Eastern Studies. (.5-3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

NES 101R : Topics in Near Eastern Studies. (.5-3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

DESCRIPTION:	Studies based on individual and program needs.
NOTE:	Elective credit for major and minor. Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only.


NES 136 : Introduction to Near Eastern Studies. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

NES 136 : Introduction to Near Eastern Studies. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

DESCRIPTION:	Survey core course in social science/humanities.
NOTE:	Offered (as part of the summer term program) at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only. Elective credit for major and minor.


NES 326 : Introduction to Near Eastern Studies. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

NES 326 : Introduction to Near Eastern Studies. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:	At least junior class standing.
DESCRIPTION:	Social science/humanities core course.
NOTE:	Elective credit for major and minor. Offered (as part of the summer term program) at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only. Does not receive GE credit.


NES 336R : Ancient Near Eastern Studies. (1.5-3:Arr.:Arr.) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

NES 336R : Ancient Near Eastern Studies. (1.5-3:Arr.:Arr.) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Social science/humanities core course emphasizing ancient history extending to the Byzantine period.
NOTE:	Elective credit for major and minor. Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only.


NES 347R : (NES-Hist 242R) Arab and Islamic Civilization. (1-2:Arr.:Arr.) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

NES 347R : (NES-Hist 242R) Arab and Islamic Civilization. (1-2:Arr.:Arr.) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Social science/humanities core course covering Arab and Islamic civilization; historical evolution of Middle East to present. Overview of modern Palestinian society.
NOTE:	Elective credit for major and minor in NES. Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only. Does not receive GE credit.


NES 349R : (NES-Hist 243R) Jewish Civilization. (1-2:Arr.:Arr.) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

NES 349R : (NES-Hist 243R) Jewish Civilization. (1-2:Arr.:Arr.) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Social science/humanities core course; broad introduction to Jewish self-understanding and history, focusing on relationships among people, faith, and land.
NOTE:	Elective credit for major and minor. Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only. Does not receive GE credit.


NES 395R : Jerusalem Center Field Trips. (.5-1:0:Arr.) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

NES 395R : Jerusalem Center Field Trips. (.5-1:0:Arr.) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
PREREQUISITE:	Concurrent enrollment in NES 336R.
DESCRIPTION:	The history, archaeology, and scriptural relevance of important places visited during participation in the BYU Jerusalem Center program.


NES 398R : Advanced Topics in Near Eastern Studies. (.5-3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

NES 398R : Advanced Topics in Near Eastern Studies. (.5-3:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

DESCRIPTION:	Studies based on individual and program needs.
NOTE:	Elective credit for major and minor. Also offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies.


NES 499R : Special Topics in Near Eastern Studies. (.5-3:ARR:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

NES 499R : Special Topics in Near Eastern Studies. (.5-3:ARR:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:	Instructor's consent.
DESCRIPTION:	Studies based on individual and program needs.

Language Courses

ARAB 100R : Introduction to Arabic. (.5-1:Arr.:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

ARAB 100R : Introduction to Arabic. (.5-1:Arr.:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Beginning Arabic
NOTE:	Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only.


HEB 100R : Introduction to Hebrew. (.5-1:Arr.:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

HEB 100R : Introduction to Hebrew. (.5-1:Arr.:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Beginning Hebrew.
NOTE:	Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only.


HEB 313 : Readings in the Old Testament. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

HEB 313 : Readings in the Old Testament. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

DESCRIPTION:	Readings in the Old Testament in Hebrew.
NOTE:	Heb 312 (Hebrew Media), Heb 313, Heb 411R (Advanced Conversation), and Heb 421 are offered in the intensive modern Hebrew program. Arab 312 (Arabic Media) and 411R (Advanced Conversation) are offered in the intensive modern Arabic program. The intensive Hebrew and Arabic programs are offered alternate years during the winter program only.


HEB 321 : Intermediate Conversation and Media. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

HEB 321 : Intermediate Conversation and Media. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W alt yr.
PREREQUISITE:	Heb 101, 102.
DESCRIPTION:	Capitalizing on daily life in Jerusalem to increase speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension in modern Hebrew.
NOTE:	Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only.


HEB 411R : Advanced Conversation. (4:4:4) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

HEB 411R : Advanced Conversation. (4:4:4) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:	Heb 311R or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Emphasizes conversation in everyday situations. Students role play various situations in class and then apply their learning in Jerusalem.
NOTE:	Heb 312 (Hebrew Media), Heb 313, Heb 411R (Advanced Conversation), and Heb 421 are offered in the intensive modern Hebrew program. Arab 312 (Arabic Media) and 411 (Advanced Conversation) are offered in the intensive modern Arabic program. The intensive Hebrew and Arabic programs are offered alternate years during the winter program only.


HEB 421 : Readings in the Hebrew Translation of the New Testament. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

HEB 421 : Readings in the Hebrew Translation of the New Testament. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

DESCRIPTION:	Readings in the New Testament in Hebrew translation.
NOTE:	Heb 312 (Hebrew Media), Heb 313, Heb 411R (Advanced Conversation), and Hebrew 421 are offered in the intensive modern Hebrew program. Arab 312 (Arabic Media) and 411R (Advanced Conversation) are offered in the intensive modern Arabic program. The intensive Hebrew and Arabic programs are offered alternate years during the winter program only.

Note: Heb 312 (Hebrew Media), Heb 313, Heb 411R (Advanced Conversation), and Heb 421 are offered in the intensive modern Hebrew program. Arab 312 (Arabic Media) and 411R (Advanced Conversation) are offered in the intensive modern Arabic program. The intensive Hebrew and Arabic programs are offered alaternate years during the winter program only.