Jerusalem Center
Undergraduate Courses
Courses offered at the Jerusalem Center are not offered on the Provo campus and hence cannot be retaken.
Orientation Course
Religion Courses
REL A 101 : Old Testament Survey.
(2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. |
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Spring; Summer |
| 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: | 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)| OFFERED: | Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. |
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Spring; Summer |
| 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: | Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated. |
REL A 303R : Old Testament Studies.
(1.5-3:Arr.:Arr.)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. |
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer |
| 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. |
REL A 311R : New Testament Studies of the Gospels.
(1.5-3:Arr.:Arr.)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. |
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer |
| 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. |
Near Eastern Studies Courses
HEB 346R : Israeli and Jewish Civilization.
(1-2:Arr:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Spring; Summer |
| PREREQUISITE: | HEB 202 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Social science/humanities core course. Broad introduction to Jewish self-understanding and history, focusing on relationships among people, faith, and land. |
| NOTE: | Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only. Replaces Jerusalem Center core course requirement of NES 349R (2 cr. hrs.). Does not receive GE credit. |
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)| 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)| 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)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer |
| 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)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer |
| 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)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer |
| 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)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer |
| 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)| 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. |
Language Courses
HEB 314R : Intermediate Hebrew Language in Jerusalem.
(1-3:Arr:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| WHEN TAUGHT: | Spring; Summer |
| PREREQUISITE: | HEB 202 |
| DESCRIPTION:  | Emphasizes intermediate conversation in everyday situations. Students role play various situations in class and then apply learning in Jerusalem. |
| NOTE: | Offered at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies only. Replaces Jerusalem Center core course equivalent of Hebrew 100R. |
Note: Heb 314R and Heb 346R are offered as part of the Intensive Modern Hebrew program.