The American Institute is a unique and inspiring Hebraically oriented college founded in 1984 by a distinguished host of academics led by Dr. Ronald Moseley. Since its creation the Institute has grown into a nationally recognized dispensary of information and inspiration in all things related to the history, geography, language, and culture of the ancient Middle East.
The Institute is led by a consortium of scholars brought together for the single purpose of introducing people to the origins of their faith, to Israel, and to Israel’s Messiah.
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Dr. Moseley has studied the Jewish roots of the Christian faith at Princeton, the University of Texas, and Oxford University in Oxford, England. He has a Master of Divinity, a Master of Jewish Studies, a Ph.D. in Second Temple History, a D.Phil. in religion and sociology, and a D.Litt.
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James Stewart Ph.D
Lecturer, President
Scott Stewart holds both a BA and MA in Middle Eastern History and a PhD in Hebraic Studies specializing in Biblical Hebrew. Additionally he has a diploma from Agape School of World Evangelism. Dr. Stewart was inducted into the Oxford Society of Scholars in 2013.
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Stephen Hess
Lecturer, Vice President
A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Stephen Hess holds a BA Middle Eastern History, is a Masters candidate with Jubilee Christian College and twice studied in Israel. Stephen serves as a Chaplains Assistant at Tucker Maximum Security unit in addition to his role at American Institute.
Jimmilea Berryhill, PhD, DLitt
Jimmilea Berryhill, PhD, DLitt
Adjunct Lecturer
Dr. Berryhill completed a Masters degree in Ancient Middle Eastern History. She holds a doctorate degree (PhD) from Oxford Graduate School and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) degree for life-long learning by OGS. Dr. Berryhill has also studied at Jerusalem University College in Jerusalem, Israel and Oxford University in Oxford, England.
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Christopher Truby
Lecturer
Chris Truby has a diploma from Agape School of World Evangelism. Rev. Chris Truby has lived and ministered in many countries, he is currently serving as associate pastor of Agape Church in addition to his role at the American Institute.
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Jeff Schroeder
Lecturer
Jeff Schroeder studied at Oral Roberts University and RHEMA Bible Training Center before serving full-time on the mission field for 20 years. He was also the director of European Ministers' Fellowship, a network that united like-minded ministers on the continent of Europe.
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