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Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
Old Testament Department
ANEA/OTST 510: Archaeology of the Bible
Fall Semester 2017

Instructor: Robert D. Bates, Ph.D. Classroom: N110
Contact Numbers: 909-362-2240 (cell) Time: 1:30-3:20 pm Tuesday
e-mail: bates@andrews.edu (best)Credit: 2-3
Office: Horn Museum Room 110BOffice Hours: WTh 2:00-4:00 or by appointment

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to the archaeology of the Land of the Bible and its and material culture. It will examine selected topics on how the Bible is understood with the aid of archaeology and survey the peoples and cultures of the Bible from the early Hebrews (Bronze Age) to the divided monarchy (Iron Age).
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
By the end of this course the student will:
1) have a sufficient vocabulary to discuss the role archaeology plays in understanding the Bible.
2) identify biblical sites mentioned in the Bible and discuss their contribution to an understanding of civilizations and cultures found in the Bible.
3) understand the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.
4) understand how archaeological data can be used to establish the context in which the texts were written and utilized.
5) understand of the differences between myth (from anthropological and theological perspectives), and history.
6) analyze recent archaeological discoveries and report on their significance.
Structure:
This class will proceed roughly in chronological order but can by no means cover every possible story or period found in the Bible. The content for this class is divided into three parts; 1) lectures will provide the foundation for understanding the historical and cultural context of the Bible; 2) readings will expose students to the literary development and important themes in biblical archaeology and 3) research will provide the opportunity to understand biblical archaeology.
Textbooks:
1)Alfred ho*rth. Archaeology and the Old Testament. Baker Books, 1998.
2)Philip King and Larry Stager. Life in Biblical Israel. John Knox, 2001.
3)James Hoffmeier and Alan Millard. The Future of Biblical Archaeology: Reassessing Methodologies and Assumptions. Eerdmans, 2004. (selected articles, Moodle)
Credits: 2-3

ANEA 604: History of the Ancient Near East, Egypt

Instructor: Robert D. Bates, Ph.D.
Contact Number: 909-362-2240 (cell)
e-mail: bates@andrews.edu (best)
Office: Horn Museum Room 110B, Andrews University
Credit: 2-3
Time: 9:30-11:20a
Place: N110

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to the history of Ancient Egypt from the early dynastic period to the third intermediate period. It will examine selected topics on the culture and civilization of Ancient Egypt and identify periods when Egyptian history intersected with biblical history.

Structure:
This class will proceed roughly in chronological order but can by no means cover every possible story or period found in the Bible. The content for this class is divided into three parts; 1) lectures will provide the foundation for understanding the historical and cultural context of the ancient Egypt; 2) readings will expose students to the literary development and to important themes regarding the history of Ancient Egypt and 3) research will provide a focused opportunity to better understand Egypt in its ancient near eastern context.

Revision Statement:
The instructor reserves the right to revise the syllabus for the benefit of the learning process with appropriate notification to the students.

Textbooks:
1)Ian Shaw. Oxford History of Ancient Egypt. Oxford University Press, 1997.
ISBN-10: 0192804588; ISBN-13: 978-0192804587
https://www.amazon.com/Oxford-History-Ancient-Egypt/dp/0192804588

2)Bill Manley. The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Penguin Books, 1996.
ISBN-10: 0140513310; ISBN-13: 978-0140513318
https://www.amazon.com/Penguin-Historical-Atlas-Ancient-Egypt/dp/0140513310/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1ARZEVFY1KP9O&keywords=the+penguin+historical+atlas+of+ancient+egypt&qid=1566486170&s=books&sprefix=ancient+egypt+atlas%2Cstripbooks%2C155&sr=1-2

3)Selected articles, posted on Learning Hub.

Subject:
Special Topics in Professional Practice by arrangement for independent research and consultation with the instructor.

Methodology:
Proposals approved in concept for topics by the instructor will develop through the use of an outline of proposed research purposes, goals, resources and an anticipated schedule of the work for periodic review.

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