Archaeology of the New Testament

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Fast Facts

Course:

Archaeology of the New Testament (SPAR201/48784)

Teaching Faculty:

Mr. Danny Herman

Language of Instruction:

English

Credits/Hours:

Academic hours: 60
Credits: 4

Course Dates:

Course not taking place in summer 2021

Eligibility:

Undergraduate and graduate students; mature learners with an academic background

Application Deadline:

Course not taking place in summer 2021

Costs:

Tuition: US$ 1,810
Housing: US$ 480

Relevant Academic Fields:

Archaeology, religious studies, history

Highlights

Examine the archeological records of Christian activity in the Holy Land.
Visit significant archaeological sites in Jerusalem, Galilee, and the Judean Desert.
Trace the legacy and heritage of Jesus and his disciples.
Understand the richly textured and multilayered history of Israel.

+ Overview

+ Curriculum

From his birth to his Crucifixion, Jesus of Nazareth changed the course of history like few before him or since. Explore that history through the archaeological record here in Israel, looking at archaeological findings from the Biblical period, the Byzantine era, and the Crusades.

Structure

This course meets various times and days per week, Sunday through Thursday.

Course Components

Site visits and field trips
Class readings and discussions
Research methods (observation, interviews, etc.)
Final exam

View the syllabus.

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