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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 182 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President correspondence, 1991-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence between Lee and university vice presidents, General Authorities, General Counsel, the university provost, deans, and department chairs. Subjects covered include assemblies, devotionals, and forums on campus, athletics, admissions and records, student life, faculty, colleges and departments, university relations, Brigham Young University media organizations, as well as professional associations to which Lee belonged.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1991-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence, 1992-1993

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence between Lee and university vice presidents, General Authorities, General Counsel, the university provost, deans, and department chairs. Subjects covered include assemblies, devotionals, and forums on campus, athletics, admissions and records, student life, faculty, colleges and departments, university relations, Brigham Young University media organizations, as well as professional associations to which Lee belonged.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1992-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence, 1993-1994

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence between Lee and university vice presidents, General Authorities, General Counsel, the university provost, deans, and department chairs. Subjects covered include assemblies, devotionals, and forums on campus, athletics, admissions and records, student life, faculty, colleges and departments, university relations, Brigham Young University media organizations, as well as professional associations to which Lee belonged.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1993-1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence, 1994-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence between Lee and university vice presidents, General Authorities, General Counsel, the university provost, deans, and department chairs. Subjects covered include assemblies, devotionals, and forums on campus, athletics, admissions and records, student life, faculty, colleges and departments, university relations, Brigham Young University media organizations, as well as professional associations to which Lee belonged.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1994-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence, 1974-1989

 Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 21
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence from the Office of the President, including both correspondence relating to the functioning of the office as well as Holland's personal correspondence. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1974-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records

Office of the President correspondence, 1989-1995

 Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Lee and university vice presidents, General Authorities, General Counsel, the university provost, deans, and department chairs. Subjects covered include assemblies, devotionals, and forums on campus, athletics, admissions and records, student life, faculty, colleges and departments, university relations, Brigham Young University media organizations, as well as professional associations to which Lee belonged.

Dates: 1989-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records

Office of the President correspondence and files, 1993-1995

 Series — Box 88: Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197230202456]
Identifier: UA 925 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, notes related to administrative functions, and funeral items from Lee's funeral.

Dates: 1993-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records

Office of the President correspondence on advancement, 1994-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to the university's advancement activities, as well as campus wards. Materials date from between 1994 and 1995.

Dates: 1994-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence on Encyclopedia of Mormonism, 1986-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to the production of the Encyclopedia of Mormonism. Dates from between 1986 and 1992.

Dates: 1986-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence on faculty, 1980-1991

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to faculty governance at the university. Materials date from between 1980 and 1991.

Dates: 1980-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

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