RELS 305 - Introduction to Biblical Archaeology

Institution:

Bethany College - West Virginia

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the archaeology of the ancient Near East as it pertains to the Hebrew Bible.The initial phase of this course will explore basic archaeological field methods, terminology, and chronologies, and will offer a brief history of "biblical archaeology." The second phase of the course examines a variety of major excavations throughout the Middle East and presents an overview of the archaeological data from these sites, ranging (in most cases) from the Late Bronze Age through Iron Age II.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bethanywv.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 829-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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