Certificate in Jewish Studies

This one-year intensive program leads to a certificate in Jewish Studies. A total of 36 credits is required for the certificate.

The IJS program can be viewed as terminal for those pursuing a support ministry that requires one year of Bible education. It may also be used as the first year of a bachelor’s degree program. Credits are applicable to the degree programs offered at the University or, when appropriate, are transferable to other institutions.

The IJS program offers the following special opportunities:

1. A study of the Bible and history from a Jewish perspective
2. A personalized classroom experience with a group of motivated students and professors
3. An intensive academic program structured in three-week modules that total 38 credits (36 credits are required for the certificate.)
4.  An unforgettable two-week study tour in the land of Israel or other Bible land
5. Abundant opportunities for ministry, especially in Jewish contexts.

Program Procedures

Students enrolled in The Institute of Jewish Studies are classified as full- or part-time undergraduate students on the Langhorne campus. This entails the following:

1. IJS students must meet the University’s undergraduate admission standards and complete the admissions process. On the application they should indicate that they are interested in the IJS program.
2. IJS students pay the standard tuition, room/board, and fee charges and are eligible to apply for the financial aid assistance described in the Financial Information section. 
3. IJS students may choose to be resident students, live in on-campus dormitories and eat in the dining commons.
4. IJS students are eligible to participate in University extracurricular activities.
5. IJS students register for a special curriculum that is taught in eight three-week modules. Students attend 22.5 class hours per week.
6. The IJS calendar follows the University’s semester schedule.
7. IJS students are expected to participate in a two-week tour to Israel or other Bible land in March (one week of this is Spring Break week).
8. IJS students are expected to attend chapel and participate in student ministry.