ARCH 5/300 Biblical Archaeology I

Lectures: Wednesdays at 4:00pm - 6:30pm Eastern Time

Credit Hours: 3

Cost: $540 Audit; $2,085 Credit

Recorded Lectures: Yes

Description

This course will focus upon an integration of archaeological, literary, and historical data from the Early Bronze Age to the Babylonian Period (ca. 3300 – 539 BC) in Israel with the goal of evaluating this evidence and its relevance for understanding socioeconomic and political development, the biblical texts, and the religion of ancient Israel. The course will survey the main characteristics of each archaeological period, including architecture, pottery, and settlement patterns, and will including discussion of the influence of Israel’s neighbors on its history, thought, and literature.

Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental principles and techniques of archaeological excavation.
• Describe basic methods used to date archaeological finds.
• Identify and compare the material culture of major historical periods, including the Chalcolithic, Early Bronze, Intermediate Bronze, Middle Bronze, Late Bronze, and Iron Age.
• Recognize key archaeological sites from each period and the archaeologists associated with their discovery and excavation.
• Analyze the cultural connections between ancient Israel and neighboring regions through material remains.
• Link specific archaeological discoveries to events or items referenced in literary sources, including the Bible.

Equivalencies

• Biblical Archaeology
• History and Culture of Ancient Israel

Instructors

Dr. Kyle Keimer: B.A., The Ohio State University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., UCLA. Honorary Senior Research Fellowat Macquarie University. Co-host of the Biblical World podcast. Excavations at Khirbet el-Ra'i. Published author. Began teaching at JUC in 2021.