Bachelor of History of Israel’s Neighboring Kingdoms

BACHELOR OF HISTORY OF ISRAEL’S
NEIGHBORING KINGDOMS (B.H.I.N)

Exploring Ancient Kingdoms to Understand Biblical History

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Study from anywhere in the world at your own pace.

LEARNING MATERIALS

Each course comes with outline and PDF books for easy understanding.

PRACTICAL MINISTRY

Ministry practicum and hands-on projects included in the program.

RESEARCH FOCUS

Develop research and writing skills through academic projects.

GLOBAL IMPACT

Prepare for local and global ministry with a Kingdom focus.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of History of Israel’s Neighboring Kingdoms (B.H.I.N) is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the political, cultural, religious, and historical relationships between ancient Israel and the surrounding nations of the biblical world. The program explores the histories of neighboring kingdoms such as Egypt, Moab, Edom, Ammon, Phoenicia, Aram, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, and others, enabling students to understand the historical background of the Old Testament and the broader Ancient Near Eastern context. Through historical research, archaeological studies, and biblical analysis, students develop critical thinking skills and gain valuable insights into the civilizations that shaped biblical history.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BHIN 101	Introduction to Israelite History	3
BHIN 102	Geography of the Ancient Near East	3
BHIN 103	Ancient Hebrew Language I	3
BHIN 104	Leadership & Governance in Israel	3
BHIN 105	Historical Research Methods	3
BHIN 106	Ethics and Society in Israelite Context	2

Semester 2 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BHIN 107	Egyptian and Canaanite Civilizations	3
BHIN 108	The Kingdom of Moab & Ammon	3
BHIN 109	Archaeology of Israelite Settlements	3
BHIN 110	Biblical Chronology & Records	3
BHIN 111	Spiritual Formation and Historical Perspective	2
BHIN 112	Early Israelite Foreign Relations	3

Semester 3 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BHIN 201	Assyrian Empire and Israel	3
BHIN 202	Babylonian Empire & Judean Exile	3
BHIN 203	Phoenician Kingdoms & Trade Networks	3
BHIN 204	Ancient Hebrew Language II	3
BHIN 205	Hermeneutics of Historical Texts	3
BHIN 206	Social & Community Development in Ancient Israel	2

Semester 4 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BHIN 207	Neo-Hittite & Aramean Kingdoms	3
BHIN 208	Persia and Israel	3
BHIN 209	Religion and Politics in Neighboring Kingdoms	3
BHIN 210	Rituals, Worship, and Liturgical Practices	2
BHIN 211	Classical Archaeology of Israel	3
BHIN 212	Elective I (Unreached People Groups / World Religions)	3

Semester 5 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BHIN 301	Edom, Philistia & Israel Relations	3
BHIN 302	Greek Influence in Near East	3
BHIN 303	Historical Theology of Neighboring Kingdoms	3
BHIN 304	Military Campaigns & Diplomacy	3
BHIN 305	Leadership Lessons from Regional Kings	2
BHIN 306	Elective II (Discipleship / Evangelism Strategies)	3

Semester 6 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BHIN 307	Israelite Prophets and Foreign Policies	3
BHIN 308	Archaeology of Assyrian and Babylonian Sites	3
BHIN 309	The Doctrine of Divine Guidance in History	3
BHIN 310	Theology of Angels & Nations	2
BHIN 311	Aramaic Language	3
BHIN 312	Elective III (Mission Outreach / 10/40 Window)	3

Semester 7 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BHIN 401	Apocalyptic Literature & Neighboring Kingdoms	3
BHIN 402	Historical Conflicts & the Doctrine of Evil	2
BHIN 403	Eschatology & International Relations	3
BHIN 404	Apologetics in Ancient Context	3
BHIN 405	Research & Thesis Methodology	3
BHIN 406	Elective IV (Church Planting / Missions in Neighboring Cultures)	3

Semester 8 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BHIN 407	Contemporary Relevance of Ancient Israelite History	3
BHIN 408	Capstone Thesis / Research Project	3
BHIN 409	Modern Interpretations of Historical Kingdoms	3
BHIN 410	Elective V (Women in Neighboring Kingdoms / World Religions)	4
BHIN 411	Elective VI (Intercultural & Interfaith Dialogue / Environmental Stewardship)	4

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)

Total Credit Hours: 136

Delivery Mode: Coursework + Research + Ministry Practicum

Teaching System: Semester System (Distance Learning)

Session Begin: 1st March and 1st September every year

Medium of Instruction: English Medium

Department: Ancient Israel Studies

Faculty: History of Israel’s Neighboring Kingdoms

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Applicant must hold a Diploma in History of Israel’s Neighboring Kingdoms, or related field from an approved institution.

Program Fees

Per Semester

USD $800

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of 136 credit hours.
Passing of a comprehensive examination.
Completion and defense of a Bachelor’s thesis / major research project (15,000–20,000 words).
Demonstrated practical ministry or historical research impact project, such as:
o A community-based historical awareness or educational program.
o Research on Israelite neighboring cultures with practical applications.
o Cross-cultural outreach or social engagement initiative based on historical insights.

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Bachelor of History of Israel’s Neighboring Kingdoms