Jerusalem University College

The Archaeology and History of the Judean Shephelah

ARCH 5/305 The Archaeology of the Judean Shephelah

Lectures: Thursdays at 11:00am - 1:30pm Eastern Time

Credit Hours: 3

Cost: $540 Audit; $2,085 Credit

Recorded Lectures: Yes

Description

This course will focus on the history and archaeology of the Israelite and Judean Hill Countries from the Middle Bronze Age through the Roman Period. The Israelite and Judean Hill Country are the heartlands of the Israelites and Judahites in the Hebrew Bible. These regions are also a major focal point for the Samaritans, the Judeans, and the Idumeans of the New Testament.

Objectives

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

  • understand the general flow of history and the general trends of archaeological material culture of the Judean Shephelah from the Early Bronze Age through the Early Roman period;
  • be conversant with the current archaeological trends in the archaeological investigation of the Judean Shephelah through their access to the leading experts, who will present on their up-to-date research throughout the course; and
  • communicate insights from their exposure to specialists of specific archaeological sub-disciplines such as archaeological field surveys, textile production, and archaeometallurgy.

Equivalencies

  • Bible
  • Biblical Archaeology
  • Culture and History of Ancient Israel

Instructors

Dr. Chris McKinny: B.A., The Master's College; M.A., Jerusalem University College; M.A., Bar Ilan University; Ph.D., Bar Ilan University. Research Fellow, Gesher Media. Excavations at Tel Burna, Tell es-Safi, Kiriath-jearim, and Horvat Eres. Senior staff member, Tel Burna Archaeological Project. Ordained minister. Published author. Began teaching at JUC in 2021.

Dr. Kyle Keimer: B.A., The Ohio State University; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles. Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Macquarie University. Co-Director of the Khirbet el-Ra'i excavations. Co-Host of OnScript: The Biblical World podcast. Excavations at Khirbet el-Ra'i, Azekah, Jaffa, Hazor, and Caesarea Maritima. Extensive publications. Began teaching at JUC in 2022.

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