STUDY TOUR OF ISRAEL:
The Land of Jesus
March 4 - 16, 2006

This tour is designed to be an experience of head and heart for those who are prepared to immerse themselves into the culture and history of the world of Jesus' day. It will deliver an overload of sights, sounds, smells, and information. It will not be distracted by shopping sprees, derailed by local guides with misinformation, or detained by "alternative" agendas of a political nature. It cannot be compared with experiences touted as similar; it will require physical and emotional stamina.

CCU Faculty

On-site discussions will be led by two faculty members from CCU.

Dr. Tom Thatcher, professor of New Testament, brings to the Study-Tour an intimate acquaintance with Jesus study. Lectures on the Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman backgrounds to the Gospel story will add color to each site.

Dr. Mark Ziese, Professor of Old Testament, has more than 20 years of excavation experience in the Middle East and has led numerous Study-Tours sponsored by CCU. He will contribute to the discussion by providing archaeological commentary.

Costs and Payment Schedule

The price for the Study-Tour is $2,250 per person. This charge includes round-trip airfare from Cincinnati to Tel-Aviv, transfers, 12 days of room and board (except lunch) in Israel, land transport in Israel, site entrance fees, taxes and tips.

This price is based on double room occupancy. Additional charges apply if a single room is requested.

The number of seats for this Study-Tour is limited and will be sold on a first-come/first-pay basis.

Deadlines for payments are as follows:

November 22, 2005: A deposit of $1,250 is due. This money will be used to buy airline tickets for the group. After the tickets are purchased, CCU cannot be held responsible for refunds should a change of mind/circumstance arise. Refund questions must be taken up with the airlines.

February 4, 2006: The balance of the trip ($1,000) is due. Should a change of mind/circumstance arise, this money may be refunded by CCU up to the date of departure.

Undergraduate/Graduate Credit:

Academic credit is available through CCU. For those wishing to receive credit, an additional tuition charge (at a special 50% discount rate) is available. This intention must be declared and paid for in advance of the trip. A course plan indicating additional reading and writing is available.

Itinerary

• First 5 days based on the shore of the Sea of Galilee
• Daily out and back trips: Nazareth, Capernaum, Tiberias, Sepphoris, Caesarea, Philippi & Gamla.
• Then, to a base in Jerusalem, within walking distance of the old city
• Daily out and back trips: the temple mount, Mt. of Olives, Via Dolorosa, Israel Museum, Bethlehem, Qumran, Jericho and Masada.
• Free time available for reflection, study and personal exploration.

Registration & Questions

Requests for registration forms and other questions should be directed to the office of Mark Ziese (Study 5, Crouch Building). He may be reached at (513) 244-8190 or by email at mark.ziese@CCUniversity.edu

Regular mail may be addressed to his office:

Mark Ziese, CCU, 2700 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45204