Photographing the Temple of Artemis, Jerash, Jordan.


Johnson University

CMSM/BIBL 5323

Bible Lands Study-Tour (For Graduate Credit)

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course offers a 14 day study-abroad experience in Israel and Palestine, regions integral to the historic development of biblical literature and home to three text-oriented communities of faith, namely, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Observation, engagement, and contemplation within these contexts--whether focusing on archaeological reconstructions of the past or theological interpretations of identity and action in the present--allow learners to explore Christian ministry in an increasingly complex world.

Syllabus

Book review rubric (for reviews of Prophetic Voices and The Way of the Lord)

Essay 1 Grading Rubric

Essay 2 Grading Rubric

Essay 3 Grading Rubric

Travel Brochure

Select Bibliography



The fine print for Johnson University students:

Johnson University students can earn credit toward their degrees through a spring 2018 class that is built around a trip to Israel-Palestine. Graduate students enroll in CMSM 5323 or BIBL 5323 Bible Lands and complete a version of the class that includes the trip.

Cost

In addition to the normal tuition for the class, students will be charged a course fee (see travel brochure above) to cover the cost of the trip. Students can use financial aid toward this course fee if they are taking 4.5 (grad) credits that term. Students should contact the financial aid office to discuss how the aid will work out in their particular circumstance.  

Teaching team

Mark Ziese will serve as professor of record and lead the trip. Other personnel from Johnson University will provide additional guidance and teaching while abroad.

Process

1. Complete the Registration Form (see below) and send it to Jeff Snell (7900 Johnson Dr, Box 72, Knoxville, TN, 37998 or JSnell@JohnsonU.edu). Space is limited to 25 persons and some seats have already been reserved. Students do not have to submit a deposit with the registration (as the brochure suggests), it will be covered by the course fee. Registration deadline is November 15.

2. When registration opens for the spring term in early November, graduate students should register for CMSM 5323 or BIBL 5323 Bible Lands.

3.  A course fee (see travel brochure above) will be added to student accounts.

4. Students will begin coursework when the spring term begins in January, participate in the trip on March, and complete coursework by the end of the spring term.