Highlights
- Live abroad for a semester and learn about the God of the Bible in the land of the Bible.
- Visit over 100 ancient sites in Israel.
- Participate in archaeological excavations at ancient sites associated with biblical events.
- Live in a private community in the Judean Hill Country near Jerusalem.
TMU-IBEX is an evangelical Christian institution that offers a 15-week semester abroad program in Israel. The program provides a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the geography, history, archaeology, and culture of Israel. Lectures and field trips expose students to every corner of the land and every period of Israel’s history.
For a list of courses, please scroll down and click on “Course Offerings” located here
Structure
The program is 15-weeks long, consists in academic coursework, and includes extensive time on field studies in the land of Israel.
Program Components
- Lectures
- Assigned readings and map work
- Class discussions
- Field studies
- Archaeological excavations
- Overnight trips to the south and north of Israel
Watch a short video about the program.
The price for a semester in Israel (including tuition, full board, and class-related travel expenses) is the same as that of a TMU student living on the California campus, plus the cost of airfare.
The program is open to TMU students whose application to the IBEX program has been approved by the TMU-IBEX staff.
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Please note that HebrewU reserves the right to cancel courses for which there is insufficient registration.
Fast Facts
Program:
The Master’s University Israel-Bible Extension (IBEX)
Teaching Faculty:
Assistant Professor John M. Black
Language of Instruction:
English
Program Dates:
Please see here
Eligibility:
Prospective students must be accepted and enrolled at TMU and complete a TMU application for the IBEX program.
Costs:
Information related to costs of the program can be found here.
Relevant Academic Fields:
Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Historical Geography, History of Ancient Israel, History of Modern Israel, Archaeology, Jewish Thought and Culture
