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Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1989-

Biography

The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern 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.

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 51 Collections and/or Records:

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 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...
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 ...
Dates: 1953-2000

Brigham Young University vice-presidential committee records, 1968-2004

 Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains statements, minutes, and other materials concerning various university committees including the Freshman Bulletin Committee, Faculty Committee on Continuing Education, Fine Arts & Communications Dean's Search Committee (1993), Faculty Committee on Distance Learning, International Affairs Committee, Kennedy Center Review Committee, and Commencement Awards Committee, 1968-2004.

Dates: 1968-2004

Brigham Young University vice-presidential department records, 1968-2004

 Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 6
Scope and Contents Contains department records including Department of Mathematics, International, Resource planning strategy and the Department of Communications strategic plan records. Materials in these subseries range from reviews and budgeting for BYU's math department, records relating to BYU's dealings with international programs through collaborations with various universities outside of the US and international outreach through their entertainment programs, copies of the Strategy and Planning Progress...
Dates: 1968-2004

Brigham Young University vice-presidential financial records, 1968-2004

 Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 7
Scope and Contents

This series includes budgetary plans outlining BYU's retirement policy (including medical care after retirement), case studies, budgets for programs alongside BYU faculty and staff, charges for mail/copy services, requisition forms, receipts for items purchased including computer supplies/software and general office supplies, phone bills, and travel documentation for Academic Vice Presidents who were sent abroad. Materials dated 1968-2004.

Dates: 1968-2004

Brigham Young University vice-presidential historical data records, 1975-1993

 Series — Carton 184: Series 2; Series 10 [Barcode: 31197233637039], Folder: 13-19
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains records of historical data relating to the Academic Vice President, covering topics including adjunct facutly, calendaring, coursework, enrollment, facutly, graduate programs, scholarships, and budgets, 1975-1993.

Dates: 1975-1993

Brigham Young University vice-presidential meeting minutes, 1980-2005

 Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains indices, and meeting minutes for the Deans' Council (1989-2001), the University Administrative Council (1992-1999), the Faculty Advisory Council (1989-2001), Academic Vice President (1980-2005), and Stan L. Albrecht (1989-1990). Topics enclosed in these boxes include spreadsheets on various BYU statistics including how many women enrolled in classes per year, forum speaker proposals, resumes and documentation of future faculty members as well as future deans, blueprints on the...
Dates: 1980-2005