This comprehensive course of study emphasizes the geography, history, and archaeology of Israel in biblical times, as well as introduces the postbiblical history of the land, the Holocaust, and the complex social issues facing the modern nation of Israel. The course may include a 10-day tour of the Bible lands. Meets the General Studies core requirement in God's Word and the Christian Response/Bible. Prerequisites: completion of 100- and 200-level General Studies Bible requirement or department approval