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

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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.