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ONLINE HIST 5/335 Ancient Egypt and the Bible - Credit Hours: 3

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Course Description

Offered as an introduction to ancient Egypt, this course surveys Egypt's history and culture from Predynastic Period (4th millennium B.C.) through the Ptolemaic Period (30 B.C.). Class lectures, reading and written assignments and exams prepare the student for a nine-day field study to Egypt. Particular emphasis will be placed on the connection of biblical persons and events with ancient Egypt, and on the connection of Egypt with the land of Canaan and Israel. This course has a field study component.

Course Equivalencies

  • Geography
  • History
  • Bible
  • Archaeology
  • Egyptology

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

  • understand the history, chronology, and geography of ancient Egypt;
  • understand ancient Egyptian culture (i.e., society, government, religion, literature, the arts, and everyday life); and
  • integrate learnings with the biblical narrative, particularly as it concerns the role of the lands of Canaan and Israel in ancient Egyptian history.

Field Study

Egypt Field Study: At the conclusion of the semester, students will culminate their studies with a nine-day field study in Egypt exploring significant historical, geographical, and archeological sites related to the course. This field study will cover the majority of the country including Mount Sinai, Cairo, Gixa, Luxor, and Aswan. The itinerary includes two travel days and nine days in Egypt, with two overnights on sleeper trains. This field study is mandatory for all students taking the course for credit. It is optional for audit students.