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#30 Feet for the Path — Interview with Dr. Oliver Hersey

| Episode Guest: Dr. Oliver Hersey

Today our guest is Dr. Oliver Hersey who has been appointed to serve as the next president for Jerusalem University College in Jerusalem, Israel. He shares about the history of the school, the learning experience there in person as well as some new opportunities online. Dr. Hersey also shares what Habakkuk 3:19 means to him and family personally as they transition to their new home in Israel.

Dr. Hersey holds a Ph.D. in Old Testament Theology and an M.A. in Biblical Archaeology both from Trinity Evangelical Divinity Seminary. He is passionate about providing opportunity for students to see and understand the context of the Bible so they can grow in their relationship with God and His story. Oliver has over 15 years of experience teaching Bible in a variety of settings including youth camps, college classrooms, and churches. He and his wife Andra and their two children Henry and Penelope, are in the process of moving to Jerusalem.

Learning about the ibex: https://www.bibleplaces.com/southernwildlife/

Jerusalem University College Online Summer Institute is a virtual study experience where expert scholars bring the lands, cultures, languages, and history of the Bible to your own corner of the world. Starting this May, JUC is offering three intensive studies, each composed of six engaging lectures taught by JUC instructors – individuals who have spent extensive time living and working in the Middle East. All studies are taught live online with interactive elements incorporated throughout each lecture. You can find more information at juc.edu/juc-online-summer-institute. 

Jesus the Galilean — Dr. Wave Nunnally, $159

Reading Psalms Geographically — Instructor: Dr. Paul Wright, $159

What Archaeology Can and Cannot Tell Us About the Bible — Instructor: Dr. Chris McKinny, $159

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Jerusalem University College

As a Christian educational institution located in Jerusalem, the mission of Jerusalem University College is to deepen understanding of the Bible in its geographical and cultural settings and to connect students to the ancient and modern Middle East. Put succinctly, Jerusalem University College exists to explore the ancient and modern contexts of the world of the Bible so that our students can get to know the word of God—the Bible—and the Word of God—Jesus—better. In doing so, they become better equipped to enter arenas of academia, ministry, and service throughout the world.

Learn More at https://www.juc.edu/juc-online-summer-institute

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