Course Descriptions

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ARCH 6/406 Archaeology Field Excavation - Credit Hours: 3

Semester normally offered: On demand

Course Description

Participation in an archaeological excavation in Israel. During the excavation process, students observe and participate in methods of excavation, recording, decipherment, classification, cataloguing and preservation of various finds. Includes lectures by archaeological staff.

Course Equivalencies

  • Biblical Archaeology
  • History and Culture of Ancient Israel

Course Objectives

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

  • practice proper methods and techniques of field excavation;
  • practice proper methods and techniques of field recording, surveying and strategic planning; 
  • evaluate archaeological data in its field context and in relation to history and biblical studies; and
  • explain the value and role of archaeology in interpreting biblical and historical studies.

Field Study

On-site excavation in the field.