ANES 310
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Material Culture of Ancient Israel
International and Area StudiesKennedy Center for International Studies
Course Description
This course will examine the material culture of ancient Canaan and ancient Israel (the land at the center of the Hebrew Bible) from ca. 2000 to 332 B.C.
When Taught
Fall Odd Years
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Factual Knowledge about Material Culture
Learning Outcome
Students will know and be able to interpret the significant aspects of material culture in the lands of ancient Canaan and Israel from ca. 2000 to 332 B.C. Students will also be able to place the archaeological profile of this region into conversation with the writings of the Hebrew Bible
Title
Research and Writing
Learning Outcome
Be able to research, analyze, and write clearly and persuasively about the issues just listed.
Title
Researcher approach and bias
Learning Outcome
Have considered how their own faith-views impact their approach to certain of the issues just listed.
