Bible Lands Seminar

Travel with BICS staff and students in the Bible Lands

Overview

The Institute is committed to an integration of classroom instruction in the Bible and personal exploration of the lands of the Bible. Past Bible Lands Seminars have toured Egypt, the Sinai, Jordan, Israel, as well as Turkey, Greece and Italy.

Our preferred BLS is a two-week tour of Israel. By standing at the crossroads and walking the ancient paths (Jeremiah 6:16), students are impacted by the reality of the Lord of glory moving in space and time. They are given the opportunity to appreciate God’s activity in history and challenged to lay hold of the prophetic significance of the signs of the times which anticipate the return of Christ.

On several occasions through the years, due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, we have traveled to other biblical regions. In 2024, we developed a brand new and unique itinerary that follows the footsteps of the Apostle Paul in both Turkey and Greece and visits the churches of Revelation 2-3. This is a wonderful trip that is no less memorable or impactful. 

Dates & Itinerary

BLS 25

March 19 – April 2, 2025. Led by Vice President Tuttle, Mr. Steve Ross, and President Andy Rice, we’ll embark on a special tour to Turkey and Greece to follow the footsteps of the Apostle Paul and to explore the Seven Churches of Revelation. You will travel to the major biblical sites throughout Turkey, including Ephesus, Miletus, Smyrna, Thyatira, Sardis, Perga, and Constantinople, with 3,000 years of history. You will visit Pamukkale to see ancient Hierapolis, Laodicea, and Colossae, and then Canakkale, the site and legend of the Trojan Warhorse. Crossing the border into Greece, we’ll step into history and walk alongside Paul as we journey through Philippi, Thessaloniki, Berea, Athens, and Corinth. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Registration is now closed.