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MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE |
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General Information |
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 Our long-term programs of study have
been developed over five decades to offer graduate and undergraduate
students an advanced program of biblical history and geography,
biblical language studies as well as a first hand experience of the
region through a concentrated study of the culture and religions of
the Middle East. Long-term students travel the land from Dan to
Beersheba, take field trips throughout Egypt and
Jordan depending on the program of study in which they are enrolled.
Highly qualified faculty members from a variety of cultures and
traditions help students learn to use the historical, geographical,
archaeological, cultural and linguistic data in the interpretation
of Scripture. They further the students understanding of the
interplay of ideologies and customs in the political, social, and
historical relationships of the Middle East.
Christian students from every continent, various cultures and many
different colleges, universities, seminaries and denominations,
share in a unique experience of living and studying in a student
community which is as diverse as the countries that are represented. |
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Master of Arts Degree Programs |
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 These two year (48 + semester hour)
M.A. degrees prepare the student for post-graduate work and a number
of vocational fields including Christian ministry, teaching,
research and other careers related to the Middle East, church
and Christian school,
Bible translation and missions. |
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 Biblical History and Geography:
emphasizes a core curriculum of studies in the
biblical history, geography and archaeology of ancient Syro-Palestine
with concentrations in Old Testament History, New Testament History,
Historical Geography, Biblical Hebrew and Biblical Archaeology.
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 Middle Eastern Cultures and Religions
(formerly known as Middle Eastern Studies):
involves extensive study in the religious, political and
social history of the Middle East, including the three dominant
monotheistic religions of the world, Judaism, Islam, and Historic
Christianity. |
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Advanced Standing:
Former
graduate or undergraduate students of JUC are eligible to apply for
advanced standing in the MA degree programs. This has the potential
to advance the completion of the two-year program by as much as one
semester (12 credit hours). Advanced standing applications are
determined on a case-by-case basis. |
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Graduate Certificate |
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These one year (24 semester hour)
graduate level programs provide a solid foundation in two fields
of study: Biblical History and Geography or Middle Eastern
Cultures and Religions. The one-year certificates are comprised
of the core courses form the the two-year M.A. degrees. |
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Related information |
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» M.A. Curriculum: Complete guide for each M.A.
degree program (adobe). |
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» The Faculty: Faculty list with
credentials. |
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» Entrance Requirements: For the M.A.
and
Graduate Certificate program. |
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» Application Form: For the M.A. or
Graduate Certificate program (adobe) |
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» Course Descriptions: For the M.A.
curriculum (adobe .pdf). |
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» Course Offerings: Upcoming semester
course offerings. |
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» Program Dates: Semester start and end
dates upcoming years. |
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» Academic Calendar: Key dates and events
during upcoming semesters. |
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