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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 8 Collections and/or Records:

Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies artifacts, approximately 1965-1988

 Series
Identifier: UA 1072 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains artifacts, including Robert C. Taylor's BYU Travel Study name badge and keepsake stones from the Jerusalem Center's time capsule ceremony. Dated approximately 1965-1988.

Dates: approximately 1965-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1072, Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies records

Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies development records, approximately 1950-1995

 Series
Identifier: UA 1072 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies development records collected by Robert C. Taylor. Includes many publications surrounding fundraising for the Center, including cruises, tours, and other Department of Travel Study trips, travel itineraries, brochures, and pamphlets, and administrative records such as letters, memorandums, lists, notes, and clippings. Materials dated approximately 1950-1995.

Dates: approximately 1950-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1072, Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies records

Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies minutes, 1983-1988

 Series
Identifier: UA 1072 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains agendas, minutes, and memorandums of the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies Committee, later called the Jerusalem Center Academic Coordinating Committee. Materials discuss the creation of curriculum and faculty selection for the center. Collected by Robert C. Taylor. Materials dated 1983-1988.

Dates: 1983-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1072, Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies records

Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies sound recordings, approximately 1980-1987

 Series
Identifier: UA 1072 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Five audiocassettes of sound recordings associated with the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Collected by Robert C. Taylor. Dated approximately 1980-1987.

Dates: approximately 1980-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1072, Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies records

Office of the President correspondence on university development, 1985-1994

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1985 and 1994.

Dates: 1985-1994
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

Office of the President correspondence on university development, 1989-1990

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 18
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1989 and 1990.

Dates: 1989-1990
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 university development, 1991-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 19
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1991 and 1992.

Dates: 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

Office of the President correspondence on university development, 1993-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 20
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1993 and 1995.

Dates: 1993-1995
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

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