Jerusalem University College

Course Descriptions

HIST 5/335 Ancient Egypt and the Bible - Credit Hours: 3

Semester normally offered: Fall

Course Description

A survey of the history and culture of Egypt from the Predynastic Period (4th millennium BCE) through the Ptolemaic Period (30 BC). Emphasis is placed on the ancient Egypt’s connection to people and events of the Bible and the land of Canaan and Israel.

Course Equivalencies

  • Geography
  • History
  • Bible
  • Archaeology
  • Egyptology

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

  • understand the history, chronology, and geography of ancient Egypt;
  • understand ancient Egyptian culture (i.e., society, government, religion, literature, the arts, and everyday life); and
  • integrate learnings with the biblical narrative, particularly as it concerns the role of the lands of Canaan and Israel in ancient Egyptian history.

Field Study

Egypt Field Study: At the conclusion of the semester, students will culminate their studies with a nine-day field study in Egypt exploring significant historical, geographical, and archeological sites related to the course. This field study will cover the majority of the country including Mount Sinai, Cairo, Gixa, Luxor, and Aswan. The itinerary includes two travel days and nine days in Egypt, with two overnights on sleeper trains. This field study is mandatory for all students taking the course for credit. It is optional for audit students.