Near Eastern Studies
Required Course Listing
Total Program Hours: 18
Choose two of the following:
Archeological Theory and Practice
An introduction to archaeology with an emphasis on archaeological theory, field work methods, artifact processing, human culture, and data interpretation. The course is designed to introduce students to human culture, theoretical concepts of archaeology, participation in field work, and the critical reading of archaeological reports with a focus on the archaeology of the Middle East. (Same as ANT 400/BHI 400.)
History and Archeology of the Ancient Near East
Examines the political, social, and religious history of the Ancient Near East. Special emphasis on the contribution of archaeology to the study of the history of this region and its relation to ancient documents including the Old Testament. Offered spring of odd years. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor. Same as BHI 406.)
History and Archeology of the Greco-Roman Period
Examines the political, social, and religious history of the Greco-Roman World. Special emphasis on the contribution of archaeology to the study of the history of this region and its relation to ancient documents including the New Testament. Offered spring of even years. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor. Same as BHI 405.)
Archeological Theory and Practice
An introduction to archaeology with an emphasis on archaeological theory, field work methods, artifact processing, human culture, and data interpretation. The course is designed to introduce students to human culture, theoretical concepts of archaeology, participation in field work, and the critical reading of archaeological reports with a focus on the archaeology of the Middle East. (Same as ANT 400/BHI 400.)
History and Archeology of the Ancient Near East
Examines the political, social, and religious history of the Ancient Near East. Special emphasis on the contribution of archaeology to the study of the history of this region and its relation to ancient documents including the Old Testament. Offered spring of odd years. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor. Same as BHI 406.)
History and Archeology of the Greco-Roman Period
Examines the political, social, and religious history of the Greco-Roman World. Special emphasis on the contribution of archaeology to the study of the history of this region and its relation to ancient documents including the New Testament. Offered spring of even years. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor. Same as BHI 405.)
Choose one of the following:
History of the Middle East
A study of the history of the Middle East from the rise of Islam to modern. This course includes not only political history, but also an examination of Islam, and the social and economic changes in this region. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor. Offered Fall of Odd Years)
History of the Ottoman Empire
Examines the political, social, and religious history of rise, development, and fall of the Ottoman Empire. Includes discussion of the origins of the Ottomans, military organization, kingship, “harem politics,” cultural developments, and decline and transformation of this great empire. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor.)
Intertestamental History
World of Paul
An examination of a wide range of religious, sociological, and cultural topics to understand the world in which Christianity began and the New Testament was written. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__.)
History of the Middle East
A study of the history of the Middle East from the rise of Islam to modern. This course includes not only political history, but also an examination of Islam, and the social and economic changes in this region. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor. Offered Fall of Odd Years)
History of the Ottoman Empire
Examines the political, social, and religious history of rise, development, and fall of the Ottoman Empire. Includes discussion of the origins of the Ottomans, military organization, kingship, “harem politics,” cultural developments, and decline and transformation of this great empire. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor.)
Intertestamental History
World of Paul
An examination of a wide range of religious, sociological, and cultural topics to understand the world in which Christianity began and the New Testament was written. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__.)
Choose one of the following sequences:
Greek 1
A beginning course in New Testament Greek covering vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and use of Greek tools for Bible study, with readings in the Greek New Testament.
Greek 2
A continuation of BLA 241 (Prerequisite: BLA 241)
Hebrew 1
A beginning course in classical Hebrew covering vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and use of Hebrew tools for Bible study, with readings in the Hebrew Old Testament.
Hebrew 2
A continuation of BLA 251. (Prerequisite: BLA 251)
Beginning Greek 1
A beginning course in New Testament Greek covering vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and use of Greek tools for Bible study, with readings in the Greek New Testament.
Beginning Greek 2
A continuation of BLA 241 (Prerequisite: BLA 241)
Hebrew 1
A beginning course in classical Hebrew covering vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and use of Hebrew tools for Bible study, with readings in the Hebrew Old Testament.
Hebrew 2
A continuation of BLA 251. (Prerequisite: BLA 251)
Intermediate Greek 1
Review and further study of advanced syntax and accidence, with application of rules of exegesis on selected passages of the New Testament. (Prerequisite: BLA 242)
Intermediate Greek 2
Further study of advanced syntax and accidence, with application of rules of exegesis on selected passages of the New Testament. (Prerequisite: BLA 341)
Choose one of the following:
Archeological Theory and Practice
An introduction to archaeology with an emphasis on archaeological theory, field work methods, artifact processing, human culture, and data interpretation. The course is designed to introduce students to human culture, theoretical concepts of archaeology, participation in field work, and the critical reading of archaeological reports with a focus on the archaeology of the Middle East. (Same as ANT 400/BHI 400.)
Guided Historical Field Experience
A guided field experience in some aspect of historical study or archeology, in the United States or abroad. Includes preparation for the experience, the actual experience in the field, and a post fieldwork assessment. Participation in archaeological fieldwork, an organized study tour, involvement in historical preservation projects, or work in museums 145 or archives may be included. (Prerequisites: HIS 101 and 102 or HIS 111 and 112; permission of the instructor; sophomore standing or above; 2.5 GPA or above; and permission of the Office of Student Life.)
History and Archeology of Ancient Near East
Examines the political, social, and religious history of the Ancient Near East. Special emphasis on the contribution of archaeology to the study of the history of this region and its relation to ancient documents including the Old Testament. Offered spring of odd years. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor. Same as BHI 406.)
History and Archeology of the Greco-Roman Period
Examines the political, social, and religious history of the Greco-Roman World. Special emphasis on the contribution of archaeology to the study of the history of this region and its relation to ancient documents including the New Testament. Offered spring of even years. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor. Same as BHI 405.)
Intertestamental History
Archeological Theory and Practice
An introduction to archaeology with an emphasis on archaeological theory, field work methods, artifact processing, human culture, and data interpretation. The course is designed to introduce students to human culture, theoretical concepts of archaeology, participation in field work, and the critical reading of archaeological reports with a focus on the archaeology of the Middle East. (Same as ANT 400/BHI 400.)
Guided Historical Field Experience
A guided field experience in some aspect of historical study or archeology, in the United States or abroad. Includes preparation for the experience, the actual experience in the field, and a post fieldwork assessment. Participation in archaeological fieldwork, an organized study tour, involvement in historical preservation projects, or work in museums 145 or archives may be included. (Prerequisites: HIS 101 and 102 or HIS 111 and 112; permission of the instructor; sophomore standing or above; 2.5 GPA or above; and permission of the Office of Student Life.)
History and Archeology of Ancient Near East
Examines the political, social, and religious history of the Ancient Near East. Special emphasis on the contribution of archaeology to the study of the history of this region and its relation to ancient documents including the Old Testament. Offered spring of odd years. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor. Same as BHI 406.)
History and Archeology of the Greco-Roman Period
Examines the political, social, and religious history of the Greco-Roman World. Special emphasis on the contribution of archaeology to the study of the history of this region and its relation to ancient documents including the New Testament. Offered spring of even years. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor. Same as BHI 405.)
Intertestamental History
Additional Course Notes
The following minor are offered through the History/Pre-Law Program.
*can use up to 16 hours of coursework from the CCCU Middle East Studies Program
**coursework must be focused on some aspect of Near Eastern Studies
Well Prepared
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Nephtalie Fleur, Class of 2022
