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 Study

This 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
Field study registration and payment instructions will be emailed to students who first register for the course.

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

Join this Course

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.

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