HIST 5/335 Ancient Egypt and the Bible
Lectures: Thursdays at 9:00pm - 11:30pm Eastern Time
Credit Hours: 3
Cost: $540 Audit; $2,085 Credit
Field Study Cost: $2,990 (Cost does not include flights)
Recorded Lectures: Yes
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.
Objectives
By the end of the course, a 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.
Equivalencies
- Geography
- History
- Bible
- Archaeology
- Egyptology
Egypt Field StudyThis course is offered online with an in-person field study component. Dates: 7-17 December 2024 Description: 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. Sample Itinerary: View Here Cost: $2,990 (Cost does not include flights) Registration Deadline: 6 September 2024 Informational Meetings: Informational meetings will be held on 30 July at 7:00pm (ET) and 22 August at 7:00pm (ET) to provide more detail and Q&A prior to the registration deadline. Please register here to attend an information session. |
Instructor
Dr. Oliver Hersey: B.A. in Mathematics, Calvin College; M.A. in Biblical Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Languages, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D. in Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. President of Jerusalem University College. Published author.
Instructor: Dr. Oliver Hersey
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New Online Students:
The JUC Online application is open for Fall 2024.
Returning Online Students:
Re-application is not required. Course registration information will be provided via email and in your JUC Portal.