Required Courses

Each student accepted will be registered for the following courses (16 credit hours). Class and field trip attendance is required.

  • Old Testament Studies—Religion 309 (2 credits)
  • New Testament Studies—Religion 310 (2 credits)
  • Ancient Near Eastern Studies—NES 336 (3 credits)
  • Arab and Islamic Civilization—NES 347 (2 credits)
  • Israeli and Jewish Civilization—NES 349 (2 credits)
  • Field Studies 1—NES 396 (2 credits)
  • Field Studies 2—Religion 397 (2 credits)
  • Language
    Introduction to Arabic—Arabic 100 (1 credit)
    or Introduction to Hebrew—Hebrew 100 (1 credit)
Forum Assemblies

On most Wednesday evenings, the Center hosts a distinguished guest who will speak about a topic of current interest. These outstanding lectures are an important part of the Jerusalem Center experience, and attendance is mandatory.

Contact Us

Provo Campus

BYU Jerusalem Center Office
101 HCEB
770 E University Pkwy
Provo UT 84602
Travel Directions

Phone: 801-422-6017
Fax: 801-422-0702

jerusalem@byu.edu

Jerusalem Campus

BYU Jerusalem Center
1 Hadassah Lampel St
Mount Scopus (P.O. Box 19604)
Jerusalem 9119601
ISRAEL

Phone: 011-972-2-626-5666
Fax: 011-972-2-627-3413