Biblical Archaeology
| Title | Βιβλική Αρχαιολογία / Biblical Archaeology |
| Code | 2225 |
| Faculty | Theology |
| School | Theology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Timoleon Galanis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600018384 |
Programme of Study: Anamorfōméno PPS Tmīmatos THeologías (2023-2024)
Registered students: 13
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|
| Academic Year | 2019 – 2020 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600153883
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600153883
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=13013
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
- German (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
After the course students will be able to:
- learn the basic principles, methods and findings of Biblical Archeology
- get to know the main archaeological sites of biblical interest in the land of the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah
- practice the analysis and interpretation of archaeological finds that are carriers of historical and religious messages with written work and oral presentation
- become familiar with archaeological research in recent years
- use the archaeological data for the understanding and interpretation of the biblical text.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course examines the principles, methods and findings of Biblical Archeology, an autonomous branch of Archaeological research in the Ancient Near East. The aim is to get acquainted with the main archeological sites of biblical interest in the land of the ancient kingdoms of Israel (Samaria, Sychem, Dan, etc.) and Judah (Jerusalem, Arad, Lachis, etc.), as well as to evaluate excavation findings of historical and religious significance, such as sanctuaries, gates, altars, incense burners, reliefs, inscriptions, seals, idols, etc. The above contributes substantially to the understanding of the information of Old Testament for the religious center of biblical Israel, the Temple of Solomon, but also its wider historical and religious environment, as it is formed by the kingdoms of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Syria and Central Asia during the 2nd and 1st BC. Millenium.
Keywords
BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY, EXCAVATIONS, JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, TEMPLE OF SALOMO, HOLY LAND
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Power Point, distance learning, movie screenings, etc.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 18 | 0.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 6 | 0.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 10 | 0.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 75 | 3 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written Exam
Written Assignment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Σύγγραμμα: Μιλτιάδης Κωνσταντίνου, Πηγές της ιστορίας της Παλαιστίνης
Last Update
02-06-2020
