Bible and Archaeology

Catalog description

Taught by SFTS. This seminar will include introductory material about how the field of archaeology informs biblical students. In particular the course will evaluate how material evidence excavated in Israel/Palestine has informed particular theories around the historicity and meaning of specific Old Testament texts. The course will meet three times during the Spring semester and will culminate with a two-week trip to Israel during the summer of 2018 [dates TBD]. Students are responsible for the additional cost associated with travel. No credit will be given without the trip. Mandatory first meeting is February 2, 2018, 3-6pm. Two additional meeting dates will be decided at this first gathering. [OT 1070; Faculty Consent required]