Program Benefits and Design
Program Benefits
An Institute of Jewish Studies education will:
- Teach you the Jewish background, culture, and history of Scripture.
- Give you a working knowledge of the Bible.
- Broaden your understanding of Israel, and the role of the Jewish people in redemptive history.
- Enrich your life and ministry.
Certificate Recognition
Students will be recognized with a certificate of completion when they
have successfully completed 12 courses. An advanced certificate will be
awarded to students who successfully complete an additional 12 courses
of study. It will be possible to complete the advanced certificate as
more courses are added to the initial 20 online course curriculum.
Program Design
The Institute of Jewish Studies online program offers 20 online courses, each taught in a six week format, which will be phased in over a two year period of time. Additionally, a 21st course will be offered, the Israel Study Tour, as there are sufficient numbers of students qualified for the tour (see below).
The online program will begin with four courses offered in the fall of 2009 and four additional courses added in the spring of 2010. All 20 courses are scheduled to be online by the spring of 2011. Courses are offered in each of two six week session periods each semester. After the initial 20 courses are online, plans are for additional courses to be added to the program.
Each course will be taught by a highly qualified instructor and class size is limited to 20 students. The courses follow a discussion driven educational design. Weekly assignments include readings, directed research, study questions, and a weekly summary. The course concludes with a critical review of the course by the student and a practical application project. Courses are graded on a letter scale of A, B, C, D or F.
The Institute of Jewish Studies offers you a great opportunity to study God’s Word at an affordable cost, on a flexible schedule, and at an ideal location – your own home!
Institute of Jewish Studies Israel Study Tour
Periodically, the Institute of Jewish Studies conducts a study tour to Israel. The tour is offered as a course. This exciting tour will be directed by experienced Friends of Israel personnel and a highly qualified Israeli tour guide. Upon the successful completion of eight 
courses, a student will qualify for the Institute of Jewish Studies study tour to Israel. The tour’s itinerary will include many locations omitted on other tours to Israel and some sites on the tour will be examined more in-depth. This is a first class learning experience in every way as the land of Israel becomes the classroom. There is a cost for the study tour, however, the cost of the tour is kept to a minimum through economical accommodations and special group arrangements.