Lecture Schedule
Spring – 2026
Weekly Course Lecture/Seminars
Session 1
Theology of the book of Romans
Mondays 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
February 2, 2024
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld, PhD
TSU Husted Hall, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
The Epistle to the Romans can be described as Paul’s exposition of the gospel of God and its application to the life and ministry of the Christian. This course will facilitate the student’s serious engagement with the following subject areas: the author, approximate date of writing, and the historical context of Romans; Paul’s primary purpose in writing the book; and the principal doctrines of the Christian faith as set forth in the book.
ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN SEMINAR/LECTURE
Tuesdays beginning January 5 (unless otherwise noted)
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Gary Byers, Steve Collins
VIU Studio Classroom – Suite 24 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE
Session 2
Theology of the book of Romans
Mondays 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Continued
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld, PhD
TSU Husted Hall, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
The Epistle to the Romans can be described as Paul’s exposition of the gospel of God and its application to the life and ministry of the Christian. This course will facilitate the student’s serious engagement with the following subject areas: the author, approximate date of writing, and the historical context of Romans; Paul’s primary purpose in writing the book; and the principal doctrines of the Christian faith as set forth in the book.
archaeology open seminar/lecture
Tuesdays
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Gary Byers, Steve Collins
VIU Studio Classroom Suite 24 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE
Block Courses & Intensives
Labs & Workshops - PhD
24, 26, 27 Jan 2026 (locations vary)
Labs/Workshops—profs: VIU-SA faculty + visiting faculty
AR1021 Workshop: Advanced Ceramics
AR1022 Workshop: Archaeological Drawing Techniques
AR1052 Laboratory: Object and Ceramic Conservation
AR647 Levantine Ceramic Typology
19-21 Feb 2026 (VSC)
9:00 am to 4:30 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Professors – S. Collins, G. Byers
AR627 Archaeology & The Bible: Historical & Cultural Synchronisms
19-21 Mar 2026 (VSC and/or ARC)
9:00 am to 4:30 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
TeHEP Staff
VIU Studio Classroom or ARC – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 24
The course for April is in the process of being changed
16-18 April 2026 (VSC and/or ARC)
9:00 am to 4:30 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
TeHEP Staff
VIU Studio Classroom or ARC – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 24
The course for May is in the process of being changed
14-16 May 2026 (VSC and/or ARC)
9:00 am to 4:30 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
TeHEP Staff
VIU Studio Classroom or ARC – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 24
Summer – 2026
Weekly Course Lecture/Seminars
Session 1
TBD
TBD
Mondays 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld, PhD
TSU Husted Hall, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN SEMINAR/LECTURE
Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Steven Collins, PhD
VIU Studio Classroom or ARC – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 24
Description
These lectures will be dealing with the issues and topics in archaeology that are needed by students, surround current events, or are of a general interest. Collection of seven of these lectures/seminars will constitute a module for course credit.
Session 2
TBD
Mondays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld, PhD
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
Description
ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN SEMINAR/LECTURE
Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Steven Collins, PhD, Gary Byers, PhD
VIU Studio Classroom or ARC – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 24
Description
These lectures will be dealing with the issues and topics in archaeology that are needed by students, surround current events, or are of a general interest. Collection of seven of these lectures/seminars will constitute a module for course credit.
Block Courses & Intensives
The courses for the Summer of 2026 are in the process of being changed.
16-18 June 2026 (VSC)
2 sessions per day
1st session – 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Professors:
VIU Studio Classroom – 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 24
Description
TBD
19-21 July 2025 (VSC)
2 sessions per day
1st session 9:00 am to noon
2nd session 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
The VIU Studio Classroom – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque – Suite 24
TBD
12 August 2026 (VSC)
2 sessions per day
1st session – 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Professors –
VIU Studio Classroom – 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 24
Description
Labs/Workshops
13-15 Aug 2026 (locations vary)
AR1050 Laboratory: Floatation Sample Analysis
AR1051 Laboratory: Faunal and Human Bone Analysis
AR1060 Workshop: Metallurgical Methods
AR1061 Workshop: Lithics
Fall – 2026
Weekly Course Lecture/Seminars
Session 1
TBD
Mondays 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld, PhD
TSU Husted Hall, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN SEMINAR
Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
September 1 through December 15
VIU Studio Classroom, 7600 Jefferson St NE, Suite2 4
Description
Session 2
TBD
Mondays 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2023
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld, PhD
TSU Husted Hall, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN SEMINAR
Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
VIU Studio Classroom, 7600 Jefferson St NE, Suite 24
Description
Block Courses & Intensives
Session 1
Excavation of pre-Columbian site in New Mexico (approved for all courses requiring fieldwork)
Dates TBA Sep 2026 (location TBD)
The courses for the Fall of 2026 are in the process of being changed.
15-17 Oct 2025 (VSC)
2 sessions per day
1st session – 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:20 pm to 4:00 pm
Professors: G. Byers, S. Collins + Visiting Faculty
VIU Studio Classroom – 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 24
Description
Session 2
The courses for the Fall of 2026 are in the process of being changed.
12-14 Nov 2026 (VSC)
9:00 am to 4:30 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
VIU Studio Classroom – 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 24
The courses for the Fall of 2026 are in the process of being changed.
10-12 Dec 2025 (VSC)
2 sessions per day
1st session 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
VIU Studio Classroom, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 24