#53 Lifelong Learning — Interview with Dr. Oliver Hersey

Mar 11, 2022 | Episode Guest: Dr. Oliver Hersey

Dr. Oliver Hersey from JUC returns as our podcast guest today. He shares some exciting opportunities that Jerusalem University offers, including some online LIVE summer sessions. At only $159 for a 6-week class (90 minutes each), these summer courses are an ideal way for pastors, students or laypeople to take their knowledge and faith to the next level.

Dr. Hersey also gives a brief faith lesson on Exodus 2 and the Hebrew word "tevah", which is the word for the basket in which Jachobed placed baby Moses. The only other time this Hebrew word is used is for the ark of Noah. Dr. Hersey draws parallels to each basket and inspires us to create an environment for God to save.

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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 live in Jerusalem.

Summer Institute Webpage: https://juc.edu/juc-online/summer-institute

Summer Institute Registration Page: https://connect.juc.edu/register/summer-institute-2022

JUC Summer Institute 6-week sessions Egypt and the Bible with Egyptologist Dr. James K. Hoffmeier

After Israel, Egypt is mentioned more than any other nation in the OT, and within its territory, the two greatest events of salvation history occurred, namely the Exodus and the Sinai theophany and covenant ceremony. This course seeks to investigate these events in their historical and geographical contexts. After the exodus, Israel continued to have political and military dealings until the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. Thereafter, Egypt served as a place of refuge for Judeans. These events of the Iron age will be investigated through Egyptian archaeological sources. Jewish Context of Jesus and the New Testament with Dr. Joel Willitts & Dr. Oliver Hersey
The course is a brief survey of the history, archaeology, culture, and literature of Second Temple Judaism, the context of Jesus, and the New Testament. Students will be introduced to the key events of the Jewish story and significant people who shaped that story, deepening their appreciation for Jesus’ life, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension. Geographical Lenses on Ezekiel with Dr. Elaine Phillips & Dr. Perry Phillips
Studying Ezekiel, who prophesied from exile, requires expanding our focus beyond the geographical boundaries of the promised Land. This brief introduction will address Ezekiel’s messages to the communities in Jerusalem and in Babylon in the grim final years of the first temple. Join us as we explore Judah’s idolatry, the covenant sanctions, the oracles against surrounding foreign nations, the hope God’s people found in his promised forthcoming justice, and the visions of renewal – realities we might call eschatological geography.

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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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