Jerusalem Seminar
Jerusalem Seminar
BIB691GP
January 3–25, 2009
3 credit hours
Travel to the land of Abraham and Jesus with biblical scholar and licensed tour guide Patricia Shelly and Bible professor Douglas Miller. Look at the biblical text in the context of the history and geography of Palestine; learn about the religions and cultures of the Middle East; understand better the dynamics of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict by meeting with Israeli Jews, Palestinians Christians, and Muslims.
This course, offered through Bethel College, North Newton, Kan., is available for graduate-level credit as part of the AMBS-Great Plains January offerings. Lois Barrett, lbarrett@ambs.edu, 316.283.7098, directs the AMBS-Great Plains program and can answer questions related to AMBS credit.
Patricia Shelly, Ph.D.; Professor of Bible/Religion at Bethel College, North Newton, Kan.; former director for Mennonite Central Committee Palestine
Douglas Miller, Ph.D., Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Tabor College, Hillsboro, Kan.
Cost: Tuition for three credit hours ($1,221) plus approximately $3,6000–3,700 for travel, meals, tips, and site visits.
To participate: Send name address, phone number, and e-mail address to Patricia Shelly, Bethel College, North Newton, KS 67117; pshelly@bethelks.edu. Send $500 deposit per person, payable to Bethel College, by September 15. Full payment is due by November 15.