Our Mission
Our Mission
The Galilee Center for Biblical & Middle Eastern Studies
The Galilee Center for Biblical & Middle Eastern Studies
The School of International Studies (SIS) was created to provide educational certification through traditional classroom, on-site instruction, online curricula and text materials for individuals, families, students, and professionals. This function is realized through educational travel, intensive explorations, study abroad programs, huma
The School of International Studies (SIS) was created to provide educational certification through traditional classroom, on-site instruction, online curricula and text materials for individuals, families, students, and professionals. This function is realized through educational travel, intensive explorations, study abroad programs, humanitarian and service expeditions, internships, and educational resource production through transcultural community and educational materials that will enhance the lives of people in all regions of the world.
The Galilee Center for Biblical & Middle Eastern Studies
The Galilee Center for Biblical & Middle Eastern Studies
The Galilee Center for Biblical & Middle Eastern Studies
The Galilee Center for Biblical & Middle East Studies
is the flagship of the School of International Studies
providing students and families from throughout the world educational and cultural experiences in the Holy Lands.
The Galilee Center offers individuals opportunities to build an understanding of principles that lift them in intel
The Galilee Center for Biblical & Middle East Studies
is the flagship of the School of International Studies
providing students and families from throughout the world educational and cultural experiences in the Holy Lands.
The Galilee Center offers individuals opportunities to build an understanding of principles that lift them in intellect, character, and spirituality, and launch them into successful lives and careers through intensive international “on-site” study programs. More specifically, through academic and cultural experiences, the Galilee Center for Biblical and Middle Eastern Studies is to provide:
A. ENHANCED UNDERSTANDING
Curricula designed to enhance an understanding of the student's own religious and cultural heritage while gaining a knowledge of the peoples, places, and organizations indigenous to the region.
B. SCHOLARSHIP
The development of scholarship in all areas of Middle Eastern studies, reinforced by unique opportunities of residence and travel in the various lands of the region.
C. CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
Cultural experiences through personal contact and interaction with the peoples of the Near East, their way of life, their hopes, their ambitions, and aspirations.
D. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Service opportunities for students to discover the value of true charity, for charity is a virtue that develops fairness in self and society.
About Us
Department of Travel Study
Department of Educational Publications
Department of Courses and Conferences
The Department of Travel Studies provides educational study abroad, humanitarian and professional development internships, intensive travel programs, and tours for individuals and families, students and professionals of all ages from throughout the world. It offers certification units that may be acceptable at other institutions of secondary and higher education, professional organizations, etc.
Department of Courses and Conferences
Department of Educational Publications
Department of Courses and Conferences
The School of International Studies is a member of the Elements of Life Institute (ELI) that provides a host of courses and curriculum, seminars, and retreats a variety of subjects for individuals from all parts of the globe. As a member of ELI, this school offers online courses, live seminars, and other educational conferencing that can lead to academic certifications.
Department of Educational Publications
Department of Educational Publications
Department of Educational Publications
As part of the educational mission of the School of International Studies, the department of Educational Publications produces all forms of educational media including books, pamphlets, online services, videos, computer applications, other learning resources, and referrals to all forms of educational media that will enhance knowledge of the world and its cultures for individuals of all ages.
Current & Past Offerings of the Department of Travel Study
Study Abroad Programs
Intensive Explorations Programs & Co-Sponsored Tours
Intensive Explorations Programs & Co-Sponsored Tours
62-DAY SUMMER TERM UNIVERSITY-LEVEL STUDENT PROGRAM
- Travel in Israel, the Palestinian Authority & e Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Geographical, historical & archaeological certified units
- Hikes & biblical/historical walks
- Snorkeling in Red Sea
- Swimming in Mediterranean Sea
- Biblical meals
- World-class guest lecturers
- Boating Sea of Galilee
- Camel Ca
62-DAY SUMMER TERM UNIVERSITY-LEVEL STUDENT PROGRAM
- Travel in Israel, the Palestinian Authority & e Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Geographical, historical & archaeological certified units
- Hikes & biblical/historical walks
- Snorkeling in Red Sea
- Swimming in Mediterranean Sea
- Biblical meals
- World-class guest lecturers
- Boating Sea of Galilee
- Camel Caravan Trek
- Experiencing Biblical lifestyle
& Much More!
LIMITED TO 42 QUALIFIED STUDENTS!
Intensive Explorations Programs & Co-Sponsored Tours
Intensive Explorations Programs & Co-Sponsored Tours
Intensive Explorations Programs & Co-Sponsored Tours
INTENSIVE EXPLORATION PROGRAMS & CO-SPONSORED TOURS
FOR ALL AGES
Unlike any experience ever offered!
More than your typical Holy Land tours, this intensive 22-day experience is packed with unique and exciting activities, visits to sacred sites, ancient cities and archaeological ruins, “locals-only" cultural experiences, on-site guest lectur
INTENSIVE EXPLORATION PROGRAMS & CO-SPONSORED TOURS
FOR ALL AGES
Unlike any experience ever offered!
More than your typical Holy Land tours, this intensive 22-day experience is packed with unique and exciting activities, visits to sacred sites, ancient cities and archaeological ruins, “locals-only" cultural experiences, on-site guest lecturers and expert faculty.
Programs open to all ages, youth, family groups, those who want more than a tour of the Holy Land!
TOURS AND CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS
Recently added to this section is information on recommended short two-week tours (10-14 days) co-sponsored by other agencies and institutions.
Humanitarian & Professional Development Programs
Intensive Explorations Programs & Co-Sponsored Tours
Humanitarian & Professional Development Programs
These 14-day to three-week dynamic expeditions offer youth, adults, and professionals an opportunities to provide humanitarian and relief services to people in many areas of the world, including the Holy Land, Ghana, Guatemala, Nepal, the Philippines and other areas. The programs include instruction, relief, and life-saving humanitarian
These 14-day to three-week dynamic expeditions offer youth, adults, and professionals an opportunities to provide humanitarian and relief services to people in many areas of the world, including the Holy Land, Ghana, Guatemala, Nepal, the Philippines and other areas. The programs include instruction, relief, and life-saving humanitarian work among refugees and peoples from many cultures. Continuing education in transcultural nursing on some programs are offered. All obtain experience and education working among a vast array of religions and cultures which include Muslims, Jews, Druze, Samaritans, Ethiopians, Eastern Orthodox Christians, Circassians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Hindus, and others from many lands.