Lecture Schedule
Spring – 2019
Weekly Course Lecture/Seminars
Session 1
THEOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
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 and introduction to definitions of; kerygma, euangelion, and the gospel. The purpose of the course is to define two principles of the New Testament: the Kingdom of God, and the righteous believer. It will also define the gospel, is components, the use of the Gospel in the Epistles, and how to correctly apply the Gospel for both personal and church growth. This course is designed to be inductive and interactive with focus on personal discovery.
BIBLICAL HEBREW: GRAMMAR & SYNTAX II (continued)
January 9, 16, 23, 20/February 6, 13, 20
Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Jeannine Bulot, PhD(c)
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
The prerequisite for this course is Biblical Hebrew Grammar & Syntax I
Description
This course continues the process of building usable skills in order to effectively analyze actual Hebrew texts. It continues the process of working through the intricacies of the Hebrew language structure and verbs, while presenting insights only evident when reading the Bible in its original language. There is no required text for this session, we will parse & exegete select passages from the Hebrew Bible.
Session 2
ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN SEMINAR/LECTURE
Beginning March 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.
ARAMAIC GRAMMAR & SYNTAX
This course has been cancelled
Block Courses & Intensives
AR541 EXCAVATION PRACTICUM & FIELD SCHOOL
TeHEP Staff
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
TeHEP Staff
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.
AR641 LEVANTINE CERAMIC TYPOLOGY
March 21 through March 23
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Steven Collins, 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. Hands-on inspection of whole vessels and sherds (rims, handles, bases and body sherds) provides support of textbook information.
AR562 ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT PERIOD - cancelled
This lecture has been cancelled.
BS682 THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT THE NEW TESTaMENT - cancelled
AR511 NEAR EASTERN ARCHAEOLOGY: BACKGROUNDS & METHODS
May 16 through May 18
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Steven Collins, PhD
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
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.
Summer – 2019
Weekly Course Lecture/Seminars
Session 1
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.
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
AR655 Archaeological Laboratory (2 units)
June 13 throgh June 15 (ABQ)
AR670 Archaeological Documentary Media (2 units)
July 18- through July 20 (ABQ)
AR631 Languages & Cultures of the Ancient Near East (2 units)
August 15 through August 17
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 4
Description
The biblical landscape is populated with diverse cultures and people groups, and are an integral part of that history. This course introduces the student to the languages and writing systems of the ancient Near East (this is not a language course, but aimed at general familiarization), as well as to the peoples and kingdoms of the region, such as the Egyptians, the Mesopotamians, the Hittites, the Mittani, the Hurrians, the Canaanites, the Amorites, the Philistines, and others.
Fall – 2019
Weekly Course Lecture/Seminars
Session 1
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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.
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Session 2
TBD
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.
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Block Courses & Intensives
Session 1
IRON AGE & BIBLICAL HISTORY
12 September through 14 September
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Gary A. Byers, PhD
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson St. 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.
HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE BIBLE LANDS
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
John W. Moore, PhD
TSU Husted Hall – 7600 Jefferson 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.
Session 2
NEAR EASTERN ARCHAEOLOGY: BACKGROUNDS & METHODS
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Brian Janeway, PhD
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.
ARCHAEOLOGY & hISTORY OF THE JERUSALEM TEMPLE
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Jeannine Bulot, PhD(c)
TSU Husted Hall, 7600 Jefferson NE, Suite 4
Description
The Temple Mount in Old Jerusalem is probably the most controversial piece of real estate in the history of the world. Its history and archaeology are partly historical fact, partly reasoned speculation, with a smattering of urban legend. This course traces the successive control and/or use of this sacred precinct by the ancient Canaanites, Jebusites, Israelites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Selucids, Hasmoneans, Herodians, Romans, Byzantines, Moslems, and Crusaders, with particular emphasis on the history, architecture and archaeology of the First (Solomonic) and Second (Herodian) Temple Periods.