JUC Online Summer Institute is a six-week online study experience. Each study is composed of six engaging, 90-minute lectures taught live online by JUC instructors who have spent extensive time living and working in the Middle East. Note: these studies are not offered for credit.
Summer Dates: 15 May - 23 June, 2023 Note: Courses are listed in Eastern Time Zone. |
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Myth and Reality |
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Wednesdays 11:00am-12:30pm Eastern Time |
Instructor: Dr. Adolfo Roitman |
$189 |
Since the discovery of the first Dead Sea Scrolls by Bedouins in one of the caves near Qumran in 1947, this archaeological find became a turning point in the study of the ancient world. For the first time we got in our hands original documents from 2000 years ago, discovered in a controlled archaeological and historical context. This course aims to provide participants with basic information about the discovery, both in its archaeological (Khirbet Qumran, caves, and cemetery) and literary (biblical, apocryphal, and sectarian manuscripts) aspects. The final purpose is to equip the students with the necessary resources so that from this course on they can continue to discover on their own new aspects of this unique discovery in the history of mankind. This study will not offer recorded lectures. |
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Faculty BiographyDr. Adolfo Roitman: M.A., University of Buenos Aires; M.A., Ph.D., The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ordained rabbi. Curator and Director, The Shrine of the Book, Israel Museum. Published author. Began teaching at JUC in 2017. |
Genesis 1-3 in its Ancient Near Eastern Context |
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Mondays 9:30pm-11:00pm Eastern Time |
Instructor: Dr. Oliver Hersey |
$189 |
Studying the opening chapters of Genesis requires an examination into how people in the ancient world understood both themselves and their surrounding environment. Join us this summer as we explore cosmogony, God and his creation, human origins and relationships, the beginnings of evil, and the geographic realities preserved in Genesis 1-3. The course explores each of these topics in their ancient Near Eastern context with the aim of deepening appreciation and understanding of God and His Word. This study is offered live online with lecture recordings provided. |
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Faculty BiographyDr. Oliver Hersey: B.A. in Mathematics, Calvin College; M.A. in Biblical Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Languages, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D. in Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. President of Jerusalem University College. Began teaching at JUC in 2021. |
The Zionist Idea |
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Thursdays 11:00am-12:30pm Eastern Time |
Instructor: Dr. Jonathan Kaplan |
$189 |
No movement in modern Jewish history has had a greater impact on Jewish life than Zionism. Bringing millions of Jews together in a new state, the movement has radically altered the way in which Jews view themselves and the nature of their internal relations as well as their interaction with the surrounding society. This course will examine the origins of Zionism, the influence of other ideologies and cultural settings on Zionist ideology, and Jewish alternatives to the movement. Finally, the course will study the changes and challenges that Zionism has faced since the establishment of the State of Israel. This study is offered live online with lecture recordings provided. |
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Faculty BiographyDr. Jonathan Kaplan: B.A., M.A., Ph.D., in Modern Jewish History, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Recipient of the Herzl Fellows Award. Past Vice Provost, Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Born in the U.S., resided in Israel since 1972. Published author. Began teaching at JUC in 1986. |
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.
Yes! Each summer study is offered live at a different time, so you may register for as many as you would like.
There are no scholarships available for the JUC Online Summer Institute. However, we are pleased to offer these summer studies as our most accessible and affordable learning opportunity.
Lecture recordings may be provided at the discretion of each instructor for later viewing. Please be aware that the JUC Summer Institute is intended to be experienced online in live time.
Registration for JUC Online Summer Institute 2023 is now closed.
WHO: Open to All
WHEN: 15 May - 23 June
PRICE: $189 per Study
COURSE CREDIT: No Credit Offered
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 19 May
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