Evangelical Christians remain supportive of Israel
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In the aftermath of October 7, it has become clear that academia is flooded with anti-Israel propaganda, disinformation, and antisemitism. Unfortunately, university professors and administrators have either turned a blind eye, or actively disseminated these lies across America. Pro-Israel activists, and Jewish students in general, have been harassed, attacked, and threatened at some of America’s most elite universities. This antisemitism stems mostly from the academic left and has left hardly any secular university in North America untouched.
In general, evangelical Christians remain supportive of Israel. What is missing is comprehensive education for evangelicals focused on the realities of the modern state of Israel, and designed to counter deceptive narratives rampant in academia. This gap has two main negative consequences. First, younger evangelicals are at risk of falling victim to the ubiquitous anti-Israel propaganda flooding social media, and the academic space. Second, those Christians who remain pro-Israel are not always well equipped to counter antisemitic and anti-Zionist narratives. This can lead to disengagement, which leaves biblically faithful pro-Israel voices out of the conversation vis-a-vis contemporary Israel.
The Robertson School of Government’s Israel Institute is our answer to this challenge: the only graduate-level institute for the study of the modern state of Israel at a biblically faithful Christian university in the United States. We promote and encourage research, education and public engagement on the modern state of Israel and its role in the contemporary Middle East. The institute approaches its work firmly rooted in Regent’s Christian mission and character; our commitment to Judeo-Christian principles that promote human flourishing; and the university’s history of support for the modern state of Israel and love of the Jewish people.
What We Do
The institute supports research, education and public engagement in accordance with its mission:
Promoting robust Christian scholarship on Israel
One of the most effective ways to counter academia’s antisemitic drift is to raise up a generation of Christian scholars who are committed to objective, fact-based research on Zionism and contemporary Israel. The Israel Institute will support this work through fellowships for PHD students whose dissertation projects are consistent with these goals. The eventual goal is to create an ecosystem of Christian scholars studying contemporary Israel, and firmly rooted in a robust, biblical understanding of the Jewish state.
Educating the next generation of Christian pro-Israel activists
Much of the institute’s work will focus on educating students about contemporary Israel from a Christian perspective. We do so through: speaker series, reading groups, facilitating travel to Israel with high-quality partner organizations, and developing credit and non-credit Israel-related course offerings. Our goal is to help the next generation of biblically faithful Christians deepen their knowledge of and engagement with the modern state of Israel.
Informing the public about Israel and Christian support for Israel
The Israel Institute will fill two critical gaps in the current public discourse. First, we will provide fact-based commentary and conversations about Israel for a general audience. Second, we will work to inform the public about the full spectrum of Christian support for Israel. There are many stereotypes regarding Christian Zionism that have marginalized Christian Zionist voices, and hampered cooperation between Christian and Jewish pro-Israel advocates. The institute will actively work to break down these barriers.
Resources & Podcasts
- Israel Since October 7 - Watch ▶
- Christian Zionism Symposium - Learn more 📄
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Call Me Back Podcast - Watch ▶
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The Israel Guys Podcast - Read 📄
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The Caroline Glick Show Podcast - Watch ▶
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Unpacking Israeli History Podcast - Read 📄
In the News
- Dr. A.J. Nolte Explains Why Christians Must Stand in Support of Israel - Watch ▶
- Dr. A.J. Nolte discusses the history of the modern State of Israel - Watch ▶
- Regent launches ‘Institute for Israel Studies’ - Read 📄
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Regent University amplifying its commitment to Israel - Read 📄
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Regent's Institute for Israel Studies to Counter Rising US Antisemitism - Read 📄
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Christian University Announces Institute for Israel Studies - Read 📄