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- 11 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Introduction: Faith, Evidence, and DiscoveryFaith, Evidence, and Discovery1
- Week 1: Introduction to Biblical Archaeology (8–10 hours)History and purpose of biblical archaeology. Archaeological methods: excavation, dating techniques, stratigraphy.3
- Week 2: The World of the Patriarchs (12–14 hours)Ancient Near Eastern cultures and texts (e.g., Mari tablets, Nuzi documents). Archaeology and the setting of Genesis.3
- Week 3: Egypt and the Exodus (10–12 hours)3
- Week 4: The Conquest and Settlement (12–14 hours)Excavations at Jericho, Ai, Hazor, and other sites. Models of Israel’s emergence in Canaan.3
- Week 5: The United Monarchy (10–12 hours)Jerusalem in the time of David and Solomon. Finds from Megiddo, Gezer, and Hazor.3
- Week 6: The Divided Kingdom & Prophets (12–14 hours)Archaeology of Samaria, Lachish, and northern Israel. Assyrian and Babylonian records of Israel and Judah.3
- Week 7: Exile and Return (12–14 hours)Babylonian captivity in archaeology. Persian period sites and inscriptions.3
- Week 8: The Intertestamental Period (10–12 hours)Hellenistic influence in Palestine. Dead Sea Scrolls and Qumran community.3
- Week 9: The World of Jesus and the Early Church (12–14 hours)Galilee, Jerusalem, and Herodian architecture. Inscriptions and artifacts from the Roman period.3
- Week 10: Integration & Competency Exam Prep (10–12 hours)3