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Coursework Required for a
Certificate in Biblical
Archaeology
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Eighteen semester hours of coursework as follows:
THL 467
Historical Geography of the Bible Lands (3)
THL 473
Archaeology and the Old Testament (3)
THL 474
Archaeology and the New Testament (3)
THL 475
Ancient Egypt and the Biblical World (3)
THL 476
Archaeology of Jerusalem (3)
and either
THL 478
Lands of the Bible (3) or
THL 479
Fieldwork in Biblical Archaeology (3)
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To the
right is a list of those courses that a student must complete for a
Certificate in Biblical Archaeology. This
certificate normally requires one academic year (two semesters) to
complete on a part-time basis (see
Suggested
Schedule). Those who plan to complete the certificate
over two or more years can take one or two courses a semester. These
courses are not available in the summer session.
Program Purpose
The Certificate in Biblical Archaeology program deals with the study
of the archaeology of the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament.
The purpose of this certificate program is to
help
students gain a fuller perception of the events and the lives of
the peoples described in the Bible, to reconstruct the lifeways of
biblical peoples, and to learn of the cultural change in their
civilizations.
Program Objectives
On successful completion
of this program, a student should be able to:
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Define
basic terminology in biblical archaeology;
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Demonstrate knowledge of the mechanics of archaeological
fieldwork as performed in a stratigraphic excavation (tells and
other kinds of settlements) in the Levant by describing the
steps and methodologies involved in field excavation;
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Describe
the geographical setting of the Levant;
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Cite and
explain the highlights of the major archaeological periods in
the Levant;
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Explain
in general terms the field of biblical archaeology, its major
means and ends, and the leading issues in biblical
archaeological research;
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Cite and
describe the significance of the major Levantine archeological
sites with emphasis upon those located in Israel;
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Explain
how archaeological research of biblical lands can illuminate
parts of the biblical text in both the Hebrew Scriptures and the
New Testament; and
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Explain
the concept of culture, the nature of archaeological data, and
archaeological context through definition and examples from the
material cultures that provide the setting for the biblical
narrative.
Program Prerequisite
This
program is open only to regular (matriculated) students.
Program Requirements
For graduation, a student must have completed a
minimum of 18 semester hours consisting of
THL 467,
473,
474,
475,
476 and either
478
or 479
with
a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in
the 18 semester hours applicable to the certificate. A
student can not apply more than 15 semester hours credit to a
certificate when earned through the
Open Learning
Program. Generally, it is best for one to apply for admission as a
regular (matriculated) student upon deciding on a specific
certificate, diploma or degree.
See Making Application.
Program Advisement
Each student entering the
Certificate in Biblical Archaeology program has an
assigned adviser who will be available for program advisement and
career information. An adviser helps a student create a workable
plan to meet his or her educational objectives within a reasonable
time period.
Application for Graduation
For the conferring of the
certificate students should apply for graduation in the semester
they plan to graduate.
An
Application for
Graduation
must be filed with the Registrar
by midterm for graduation that semester.
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