Lecture Schedule
Summer – 2020
Weekly Course Lecture/Seminars
Session 1
THEOLOGY open seminar
Beginning June 1
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 3, 2019
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 28
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 18
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
The ARC – 7200 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
AR667 Archaeological laboratory: faunal analysis (2 units)
19 Jun through 20 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 16
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
The ARC – 7200 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
one of the following nt archaeology 'trilogy' lectures: ar542 archaeology & history of the jerusalem area, ar552 archaeology & history of the jerusalem temple, or ar562 archaeology of the new testament period
17 July through 18 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: G. Byers, J. Bulot, S. Stripling, D. Graves
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
August 20
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
The ARC – 7200 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
ar661 evolution of warfare & fortification systems in the ancient near east
21 August through 22 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
Professor A. Burke
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 – 2020
Weekly Course Lecture/Seminars
Session 1
tbd
Mondays 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld, PhD
TSU Husted Hall, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN SEMINAR/LECTURE
Tuesdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Steven Collins, PhD
TSU Husted Hall, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
These lectures will be dealing with the issues and topics in archaeology that are needed by students, 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 to 9:30 pm
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 December 7, 14
Matthew Valerio-Hirscfeld, PhD
Description
ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN SEMINAR/LECTURE
Tuesdays – 6:00 pm TO 9:00 pm
Steven Collins, PhD
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
Description
These lectures will be dealing with the issues and topics in archaeology that are needed by students, or are of a general interest. Collection of seven of these lectures/seminars will constitute a module for course credit.
Block Courses & Intensives
Session 1
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
September 17
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
ar611 historical geography of the bible lands
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
This course offers a detailed examination of the geographical areas of the Bible Lands from an historical perspective, including important geographical, geological and topographical features of major regions and sub-locales. How the land affected population movements and cultural developments will also be addressed. Biblical events will be set amidst the geo-politico-cultural milieus of the ancient Near East.
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
October 15
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
ar672 iron 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: G. Byers, B. Janeway, D. Maltsberger
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
The Iron Age 1 world of the early Israelite occupation of Canaan and the latter Judges; the Iron Age 2 world of Israel’s United and Divided Monarchy; the rise of Neo-Assyria, Neo-Babylonia, and Persia—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 Iron Age.
Session 2
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
November 12
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
ar511 near eastern archaeology: background & methods
13 November through 14 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: B. Janeway, P. Silvia, G. Byers, S. Collins, L. Clayton
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 10
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
ar531 archaeology & history of ancient mesopotamia
11 December through 12 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: M. Chavalas
TSU Husted Hall, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
In the light of the Mesopotamian origins of the Hebrew patriarchs, this course overviews the history and archaeology of ancient Mesopotamia as a cultural backdrop for much of the OT narrative. Significant focus is placed on the rise and fall of the Mesopotamian kingdoms of Sumer, Akkad, Babylonia, Mittani, and Assyria. By examining details of ancient Mesopotamian history and culture, light is shed on many sections of biblical narrative.
Spring – 2020
Weekly Course Lecture/Seminars
Session 1
Paul - His life and letters
Mondays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE
TBD
Session 2
PAUL - HIS LIFE AND LETTERS
Mondays – March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE
archaeology open seminar/lecture
Tuesdays beginning March 17
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Gary Byers, Steve Collins
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE
Block Courses & Intensives
AR541 EXCAVATION PRACTICUM & FIELD SCHOOL
27 January through 28 February 2019
TeHEP Staff/TSU Faculty
Tall el-Hammam Excavation, Jordan
Description
On-site, hands-on experience in Near Eastern archaeology at an excavation project approved by the TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History. Generally held in Israel and/or Jordan, this field experience brings the student into direct contact with applied archaeological methods and techniques, and also includes the exploration and study of historical/biblical sites in selected regions. Select Bible Lands Expedition itineraries may also qualify under this course title.
AR651 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD METHODS
27 January through 28 February 2019
TeHEP Staff/TSU Faculty
Tall el-Hammam Excavation, Jordan
Description
The rigor and procedures of archaeological data collection and the fundamentals of excavation methods and techniques are covered in this course of study. Practical instruction in archaeological protocol(s) are discussed and evaluated. The use of current and emerging technologies, the integration of relevant disciplines, archaeometric techniques, and modern cultural protocols are topics of discussion. The student will come away with a good sense of how an excavation project is organized, operated, and funded.
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
April 23
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
One of the following NT archaeology 'trilogy' lectures AR542, AR552, or AR562 (TSU - AR447, AR559, AR617)
April 24 through April 25
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
These courses present an overview of the history and archaeology of the NT period, the Jerusalem Area and Jerusalem Temple.
LABORATORY/WORKSHOP
May 14
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Husted Hall – Suite 4 – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque
AR621 ARCHAEOLOGY & THE BIBLE: HISTORICAL & CULCULTURAL SYNCHRONISMS
May 15 through May 16
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
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.