Lecture Schedule
Spring – 2021
Weekly Course Lecture/Seminars
Session 1
THEOLOGY OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION
Mondays, February 8, 15, 22, 28, March 1, 8, 15
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE
DESCRIPTION
The Book of the Revelation is organized according to the three-part outline of “the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these things.” [Revelation 1:19, NASB] This course will facilitate the student’s serious engagement with the following with respect to Revelation: the author, approximate date of writing, and the historical context; the primary intended audience, principal message, and major themes; principal models of interpretation; and applications to contemporary life and ministry.
ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN SEMINAR/LECTURE
Tuesdays beginning January 12
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Gary Byers, Steve Collins
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE
Session 2
THEOLOGY OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION (cont)
Mondays – March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE
DESCRIPTION
The Book of the Revelation is organized according to the three-part outline of “the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these things.” [Revelation 1:19, NASB] This course will facilitate the student’s serious engagement with the following with respect to Revelation: the author, approximate date of writing, and the historical context; the primary intended audience, principal message, and major themes; principal models of interpretation; and applications to contemporary life and ministry.
archaeology open seminar/lecture
Tuesdays beginning March 16
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Gary Byers, Steve Collins
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE
Block Courses & Intensives
AR547 or AR657 TALL EL-HAMMAM FIELD SCHOOL
1 February through 12 February 2021
TeHEP Staff/TSU Faculty
ARC – Albuquerque, NM
Description
The Tall el-Hammam Field School is an intensive two-week program teaching excavation techniques and training potential square supervisors. Although designed to fulfill coursework for students at VIU and TSU, it is also open to students at other institutions, and on a noncredit basis for those seriously interested in archaeology. The course includes training in excavation methods, classroom activities, and lectures. Successful completion of this program is a prerequisite to becoming an Assistant Square Supervisor at Tall el-Hammam.*
For more information – contact the administration offices 505-332-4253.
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
March 26
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
AR655 ARCHAEOLOGICAL LABORATORY
March 27 through March 28
8:00 am to 6:00 pm – 2 sesstions per day
1st session – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
TeHEP Staff
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
Description
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
March 18
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
AR647 ceramic typology of the southern levant
March 19 through March 20
8:00 am to 6:00 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Steven Collins, PhD, Gary Byers, PhD,
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
Description
This course examines the chronological sequencing of ancient Levantine (Israel, Lebanon, Syria and the Transjordan) pottery types founded on both form-based and function-based methodologies that analyzes the general morphology, clay-body (fabric), and surface treatment of period and regional ceramics, yielding a reasonably reliable system of dating pottery-bearing archaeological strata. Handson inspection of whole vessels and sherds (rims, handles, bases and body sherds) provides support of textbook information.
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
April 15
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
One of the following NT Archaeology 'trilogy' lectures: Archaeology & History of the Jerusalem Area, Archaeology & History of the Jerusalem Temple, or Archaeology of the New Testament Period
April 16 through April 17
8:00 am to 6:00 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Gary Byers, PhD, Jeannine Bulot PhD(c), Scott Stripling, PhD, David Graves, PhD
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
Description
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
May 13
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
AR627 Archaeology & the Bible: Historical & Cultural Synchronisms
May 14 through May 15
8:00 am to 6:00 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Steven Collins, PhD, Gary Byers, PhD, Brian Janeway, PhD
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
Description
Integrating biblical history into the histories of ancient Near Eastern kingdoms has often been generic and minimalistic, frequently emphasizing general cultural phenomena without substantive cause/effect correlations. This course identifies and details cause/effect synchronisms between biblical and ancient Near Eastern histories—Egypt, Hatti, Mittani, Assyria, Babylonia, and the Levant—as well as elements of cultural specificity embedded in the biblical narratives, all of which demonstrate the historical authenticity and veracity of the Old Testament, with particular focus on the Torah, Joshua, and Judges.
Summer – 2021
Weekly Course Lecture/Seminars
Session 1
THEOLOGY open seminar
Beginning June 7
Mondays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld, PhD
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
Description
This course will give the student an opportunity to discuss matters pertaining to their program, Scripture, or topics of interest in relation to theology.
ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN SEMINAR/LECTURE
Beginning May 19
Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Steven Collins, PhD
TSU Archaeology Research Center – 7200 Jefferson St. NE, Suite B
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
THEOLOGY open seminar
Beginning June 26, 2021
Mondays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld, PhD
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
Description
This course will give the student an opportunity to discuss matters pertaining to their program, Scripture, or topics of interest in relation to theology.
ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN SEMINAR/LECTURE
Beginning July 20, 2021
Tuesdays 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Steven Collins, PhD
TSU Archaeology Research Center – 7200 Jefferson St. NE, Suite B
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
laboratory/workshop
June 17
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
The ARC – 7200 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
AR667 Archaeological laboratory
18 Jun through 19 June
8:00 am to 6:00 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Professor H. Greenfield
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
July 153
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
The ARC – 7200 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
ar670 archaeological documentary media
20 July through 21 July
8:00 am to 6:00 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Professors: D. Galassini
Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
August 19
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
The ARC – 7200 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
ar631 languages & cultures of the ancient near east
20 August through 21 August
8:00 am to 6:00 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Professors: G. Byers, S. Collins, B. Janeway, W. Fulco, M. Glassman, W. Husted
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
Both biblical and ancient Near Eastern history are filled with stories of war and how cities and towns respond to the realities of such conflicts. This course focuses on the evolution of warfare tactics and methods through the history of the ANE. The interplay between weapons, battle strategies, and defensive architecture are examined in detail. Segments of biblical and ANE texts dealing with weapons, warfare, and defensive architecture are examined and compared.
Fall – 2021
Weekly Course Lecture/Seminars
Session 1
TBD
Mondays 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
TBD
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld, PhD
TSU Husted Hall, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
TBD
Tuesdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Steven Collins, PhD
TSU Husted Hall, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
Session 2
TBD
Mondays 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Matthew Valerio-Hirscfeld, PhD
Description
TBD
Tuesdays – 6:00 pm TO 9:00 pm
Steven Collins, PhD
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
Description
Block Courses & Intensives
Session 1
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
September 16
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
ar667 archaeological laboratory
18 September through 19 September
8:00 am to 6:00 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Professors: J. Moore, G. Byers
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
Description
Hands-on experience in theTall el-Hammam Excavation Project (TeHEP) Archaeology Research Center
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
October 14
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
ar671 bronze age & biblical history
16 October through 17 October
8:00 am to 6:00 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Professors: B. Janeway, S. Collins, G. Byers, A. Burke
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
The Early and Intermediate Bronze Age world of the pre-Abrahamic patriarchs; the Middle Bronze Age of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph; the Late Bronze backdrop of Moses, the Exodus, and the Israelite Conquest of Canaan – these are examined in this course which puts emphasis on ancient Near Eastern material culture, predominantly in the southern Levant. Topics include settlement dynamics, sedentary vs nomadic populations, utilization of natural resources, city-state development, architecture, sanitation, burial customs, and how biblical history meshes with the Levantine Bronze Age.
Session 2
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
November 11
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
ar511 near eastern archaeology: background & methods
12 November through 13 November
8:00 am to 6:00 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Professors: S. Collins, G. Byers, P. Silvia, C. Kobs, B. Janeway
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 28
Description
This course examines the historical relationship between archaeology and the Bible, including: important personalities in, and contributors to, the field of Near Eastern and biblical archaeology; synchronizing ancient Near Eastern and biblical chronologies; important archaeological discoveries relating to the Bible; the foundations of archaeological methods and protocols; ascertaining the difference between archaeological realities and hoaxes; and the necessity of a dialogical relationship between archaeology and biblical studies.
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
December 9
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
ar521 archaeology & history of ancient egypt
10 December through 11 December
8:00 am to 6:00 pm – 2 sessions per day
1st session 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd session 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Professor: D. Petrovich
TSU Husted Hall, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
This course presents an overview of the history and archaeology of ancient Egypt as they relate to the history and archaeology of the ancient Near East in general, and to the Bible in particular. Significant focus is placed on Egypt’s Middle Kingdom, the Hyksos Period, the New Kingdom, and the pharaohs of the Late Period contemporaneous with the kings of Israel and Judah. Along the way, the Israelite Exodus is examined in its New Kingdom context, with various theories attempting to idenitfy the pharaoh(s) who interacted with Moses.