Cairn University's Israel & Archaeology Program is an academically rigorous program intentionally designed to transform your life and relationship with Christ. Students become an integral part of a small group, engaging in ongoing discussion and study of the biblical, historical, and theological implications of the Bible with and emphasis on the land and people of Israel. The Israel & Archaeology Program can serve as a gap year after high school or as the foundation for further study at Cairn.

Academics

• Understand the basics of archaeology and how archaeologists are continuing to study history in the United States and Israel.
  
• Experience the archaeological and historical accounts of the biblical narrative.
  
• Learn a method for biblical interpretation and application in preparation for further university study.
• Curriculum includes 6 Bible & Theology courses, English Composition, and 4-5 courses in Archaeology.
  
  

Trips

Students will travel abroad to Israel and the surrounding lands on a two-week trip, seeing where the biblical narratives took place and the lands where Jesus and His disciples walked. They will also explore the geographical, historical, archaeological, and cultural background of the Old and New Testaments.

Curriculum

Fall Semester

• Archaeology & the Land of the Bible I (3 credits)
  
• Jewish History I (3 credits)
  
• The Integrated Life (1 credit)
  
• English Composition (3 credits)
• Introduction to the Bible (3 credits)
• The Pentateuch (3 credits)
• The Gospels (3 credits)
  

• Archaeology & the Land of the Bible II (3 credits)
  
• Jewish History II(3 credits)
  
• Introduction to Judaism (3 credits)
• Introduction to Christian Theology (3 credits)
• The Old Testament (3 credits)
• The New Testament (3 credits)

*Specific course titles may change