Syllabus: Biblical Archaeology

Mondays, 4pm–5:15pm PST

Lecture Dates: October 28; November 4, 18, 25; December 2, 9

Calabasas Senior Center

Instructor: Jason Hensley, PhD, DMin; Jasonhensley@callutheran.edu

Course Description:

The Bible discusses many supernatural events that are largely unverifiable through scientific and historical means. Nevertheless, there are also many events that can be unearthed archaeologically and studied historically, adding to the depth of the biblical record and widening its cultural meaning. This series will look at a number of these archaeological events, considering the story of the Exodus, Joshua and the conquest of the land of Canaan, the Jewish kingdom, and archaeology from the time of Jesus.

Topic Outline/Schedule:

Week 1, October 28: The Exodus

Week 2, November 4: Balaam and Jericho

Week 3, November 18: Arad and Hormah

Week 4, November 25: The Last Dynasty

Week 5, December 2: A Fancy Home

Week 6, December 9: Ancient Towers

Slides:

Week 1: The Exodus

Week 2: Balaam and Jericho

Week 3: Arad and Hormah

Week 4: The Last Dynasty

Week 5: A Fancy Home

Week 6: Ancient Towers