Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1989-
Administrative History
Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Easter Studies (1989- ) is Brigham Young University's center for study in Jerusalem.
The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies serves as the hub for Brigham Young University's study abroad program in Jerusalem. Brigham Young University students study and live at the Jerusalem Center during their stay in the Holy Land. Students study a core curriculum that focuses on Old and New Testament, ancient and modern Near Eastern studies, and either the Hebrew or Arabic language.
The Center itself is located on Mount Scopus overlooking the Mount of Olives, the Kidron Valley, and the Old City. The 125,000 square-foot, eight-level structure rests on five acres of gardens. The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies contains dormitory and apartment facilities for students and faculty, cafeteria facilities, classrooms, gymnasium, computer facilities, library, various auditoriums and theaters, lecture rooms, and offices.
The Brigham Young University Center for Near Eastern Studies was dedicated by Howard W. Hunter then President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 16, 1989.
The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies serves as the hub for Brigham Young University's study abroad program in Jerusalem. Brigham Young University students study and live at the Jerusalem Center during their stay in the Holy Land. Students study a core curriculum that focuses on Old and New Testament, ancient and modern Near Eastern studies, and either the Hebrew or Arabic language.
The Center itself is located on Mount Scopus overlooking the Mount of Olives, the Kidron Valley, and the Old City. The 125,000 square-foot, eight-level structure rests on five acres of gardens. The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies contains dormitory and apartment facilities for students and faculty, cafeteria facilities, classrooms, gymnasium, computer facilities, library, various auditoriums and theaters, lecture rooms, and offices.
The Brigham Young University Center for Near Eastern Studies was dedicated by Howard W. Hunter then President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 16, 1989.
Citation
Bible lands, c1986: t.p. (Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies) OCLC 16882363 (hdg.: Brigham Young University. Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies)BYU Organizational History Project website, via WWW, Nov. 4, 2014 (Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies; est. 1988; functions as an extension of the Brigham Young University campus and has a library, classrooms, learning center, student living quarters, cafeteria, and auditoriums; offers courses in Old Testament Studies, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, and Introduction to Arabic; directors, directors: David B. Galbraith (1988-1989), Martin B. Hickman (1989-1990), George A. Horton, Jr. (1990-1992), Truman G. Madsen (1992-1993), S. Kent Brown (1993-1996), Paul H. Peterson (1996-1997), R.J. Snow (1997-2000), Arnold H. Green (2000-2003) and James R. Kearl (2003- ))
BYU Jerusalem Center, via WWW, viewed January 22, 2014(Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies; Jerusalem Center is Brigham Young University’s center for study in Jerusalem; hub for Brigham Young University’s study abroad program in Jerusalem; students study and live at the Jerusalem Center during their stay in the Holy Land; students study a core curriculum that focuses on Old and New Testament, ancient and modern Near Eastern studies, and either the Hebrew or Arabic language; The Center itself is located on Mount Scopus overlooking the Mount of Olives, the Kidron Valley, and the Old City; the 125,000 square-foot, eight-level structure rests on five acres of gardens; the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies contains dormitory and apartment facilities for students and faculty, cafeteria facilities, classrooms, gymnasium, computer facilities, library, various auditoriums and theaters, lecture rooms, and offices.)
Ensign, Aug. 1989: Jerusalem Center Dedicated (The Brigham Young University Center for Near Eastern Studies was dedicated by Howard W. Hunter then President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 16, 1989)
Found in 159 Collections and/or Records:
Academic resource planning documents, 2002-2007
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 9
Scope and Contents
Contains the resource request documents submitted by the academic units to the administration. Includes floppy disks with spreadsheets and other documentation, strategy and planning progress reports, expenditure sheets, reallocation/resource request forms, Information Technology request worksheets, internal correspondence between Acadenic Vice President Alan L. Wilkins with other faculty members of BYU, etc. Materials dated between 2002 to 2007.
Dates:
2002-2007
Alan L. Wilkins correspondence, 1991-2004
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence created by Wilkins as Academic Vice President. The correspondence is with campus entities and colleagues. Dates range from 1991 to 2004.
Dates:
1991-2004
Associated Students of Brigham Young University records on Gerald R. Ford visit
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: UA 950
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, itineraries, guest lists, and related information concerning the visit of former U.S. president Gerald R. Ford to the Brigham Young University campus on March 19, 1987. Also includes photocopy of two letters exchanged between Ford and Israeli prime minister Shimon Peres, 1985-1986, about proposed construction of the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies.
Dates:
1985-1987
James H. Bean papers on the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: UA 5674
Scope and Contents
Materials consist of correspondence collected by James H. Bean related to the efforts to obtain approval for the Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center. Correspondence is related to a letter-writing campaign that Bean was asked to carry out in support of the center. Materials include correspondence collected by James H. Bean. Dated 1985 to 1986.
Dates:
1985-1986
Brigham Young University accreditation records, 1968-2004
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 3 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents
Collection of Northwest Association reports, correspondence and other materials. Includes documentation pertaining to BYU's accreditation by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, correspondence between organizations like the US Department of Education and colleges like Gonzaga University, and feedback pertaining to BYU's accreditation. Dated 1968 to 2004.
Dates:
1968-2004
Brigham Young University general correspondence, 1968-2004
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 1 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents
Collection of general correspondence relating to the Academic Vice President. Dates range from 1968 to 2004.
Dates:
1968-2004
Brigham Young University international records, 1968-2004
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 6 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
Collection of summaries, committee, activity, and International Outreach records. Includes a list of BYU alumni and faculty stationed in other nations including China and Russia, a roster for BYU's Latin America Internships Committee, a list of BYU's international programs, a collection of correspondence between BYU and international universities BYU has cooperated with in nations including China and Brazil, a list of BYU's International Student programs including those offered by the BYU...
Dates:
1968-2004
Brigham Young University resource planning records, 2003
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 6 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents
Collection of resource planning documents. Included information in these documents are tables detailing the budgets for various departments on BYU campus, copies of BYU's Strategy and Planning Progress report for the years 2002-2006, and PowerPoint presentations for BYU's Marriot School of Management and Nursing program. Dated July to August 2003.
Dates:
2003
Brigham Young University self-study records, 1968-2004
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
Collection of self-study records including program evaluation criteria, financial analyses, surveys, productivity reports, and other materials. It also includes self-study data from other universities including Ohio State and Weber State University, advisement on programs that needed to be added/deleted/changed, articles on improving the University experience, and budget documentation which denotes money transferred from the Self-Study Department to other departments at BYU. Dated 1968 to 2004.
Dates:
1968-2004
Brigham Young University vice-presidential articles, speech resources, and personal files, 1953-2000
Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 8
Scope and Contents
Contains Academic Vice President articles, speech resources, and personal files. Includes minutes/agendas for Academic Vice Presidential meetings; a collection of articles about BYU in such publications like "Time," "The Christian Science Monitor," and "America's 100 Best Colleges;" copies of speeches from leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and BYU faculty; and documentation for both Alan Wilkins's and L. Robert Webb's Religion 121 Course. Materials dated 1953-2000.
Dates:
1953-2000