JUC Online Semester Learning
Fall 2025 Courses Coming Soon!
Plan to join us for the Fall semester, 1 September - 5 December 2025.
Semester Learning Online Courses
JUC Online Semester Learning includes a unique set of course offerings during the Spring and Fall semesters, following our traditional M.A. course schedule. Study live online under the teaching of our expert faculty, who are deeply familiar with the history, lands, cultures, and languages of the Bible.
Up to 12 credits from JUC Online courses may be applied toward a Master of Arts program or a Graduate Certificate program at JUC.
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Archaeological Methods and Theory |
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| This course introduces students to the essential archaeological methods and theoretical frameworks for interpreting and understanding the past. The class will address what archaeology is, what it can and cannot do, how to do archaeology, and how we ask questions of and understand the past using archaeology. Specifically, the class will address what archaeology teaches us about ancient diet, technology, trade, religion, environmental conditions, and more. We will also see how archaeological methods and theories have been used in biblical archaeology over the past 130 years. | ||
Instructor: Dr. Chris McKinny and Dr. Kyle Keimer3 Credit Hours |
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Biblical Hebrew II |
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| This course assumes the material covered in Biblical Hebrew I and continues the basics of classical Hebrew phonology, morphology, and syntax. Basic vocabulary will be learned, including every word used 29 or more times in the Hebrew Bible. The student will also be introduced to translation theory. Prerequisite: HCL 6/410 Biblical Hebrew I or student will be required to take a placement test. This course is only available for credit. | ||
Instructor: Rabbi Dr. Eldon Clem4 Credit Hours |
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Hebrew Readings in the Later Prophets (Hosea) |
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| During this course, students will read selections from the Later Prophets together to increase fluency and understanding. This course is designed for students who have previously studied Biblical Hebrew and desire to refresh and deepen their knowledge. Special emphasis will be placed on Hebrew grammar (including the verbal system), syntax, and vocabulary. Prerequisite: 1 year of Biblical Hebrew. | ||
Instructor: Rabbi Dr. Eldon Clem2 Credit Hours |
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Introduction to the Modern Middle East |
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| A study of key political, cultural, and social aspects of the Middle East from the nineteenth century to the present, addressing topics such as Arab nationalism, Islamic fundamentalism, and Zionism. Special consideration is given to the Arab-Israeli conflict. This course will be hybrid. Online students will join the instructor and in-residence students for live class sessions. | ||
Instructor: Oded Yinon3 Credit Hours |
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Jesus and His Jewish World |
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| The course will investigate aspects of the Jewish world in Roman Judaea during the final decades of the Second Temple and their contribution to our understanding of the historical Jesus and his message. | ||
Instructor: Dr. Steven Notley3 Credit Hours |
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Jewish Thought and Practice |
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| The course will describe the nature of present-day Jewish religious beliefs, books, and practices with an emphasis on their development throughout the ages. This course will be hybrid. Online students will join the instructor and in-residence students for live class sessions. | ||
Instructor: Rabbi Moshe Silberschein3 Credit Hours |
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Physical Settings of the Bible |
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| A study of the physical features of the land of the Bible with an emphasis on the geographical elements of various regions and how geography influenced and affected aspects of biblical and extra-biblical history. Relevant archaeological, historical and biblical material is integrated into the lectures and field studies where it is correlated with the sites visited, the ancient network of roads and geographical elements of the land. | ||
Instructor: Chandler Collins4 Credit Hours |
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The Book of Revelation and the Seven Cities of the Apocalypse |
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| A narrative/historical study of the Book of Revelation with attention given to its rhetorical features and first-century context with application to contemporary Christian faith and practice. This course has a field study component. | ||
Instructor: Dr. Chris Vlachos3 Credit Hours |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can take as many courses or studies as you would like.
Yes, we offer technical assistance through our North American office that operates from 9:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time. You are welcome to contact our team at support@juc.edu with your questions.
Scholarships may be available for JUC Online Semester Learning courses and are listed here on our website. Additionally, students are able to enroll in JUC Online Semester Learning courses for audit at a reduced rate.
Yes. If JUC M.A. students take all the required in-residence courses for their program (48 credits for M.A., 24 credits for Graduate Certificate, and 12 credits for Semester Abroad) they can take as many additional JUC Online courses as they would like. If a student does not take more than 16 credit hours in each semester, they will not be charged extra for JUC Online courses.
Yes, up to 12 credits from JUC Online courses may be applied toward any of the four JUC Master of Arts programs or a Graduate Certificate program.
Lecture recordings may be provided at the discretion of each course instructor. In the case that recordings are provided for later viewing, please be aware that JUC Online students are required to attend lectures online in live time.
Apply and Register
New Online Students:
The JUC Online application is open.
Returning Online Students:
Re-application is not required. Course registration information will be provided via email and in your JUC Portal.
Semester Learning Overview
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WHO: Open to All
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WHEN: 03 Feb. - 09 May 2025
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PRICE: Audit from $360; Credit from $1390
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COURSE CREDIT: Audit & Credit
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DEADLINE TO APPLY: 27 Jan. 2025
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DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 29 Jan. 2025