ANES 201
Introduction to Ancient Near Eastern Studies
International and Area Studies
Kennedy Center for International Studies
Course Description
Historical background, research skills, and methods of academic inquiry relevant to ancient Near Eastern Studies.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Intro to and Challenges within ANES Scholarship
Learning Outcome
Introduce students to the issues in the study of the Ancient Near East that have an impact on understanding the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, including a discussion on the challenges "believing" students face, LDS in particular. This will include a discussion of some of the ethical issues in current scholarship.
Title
Developing ANES skills
Learning Outcome
Help students critically read, discuss, research and write about ancient texts with methodological rigor and academic integrity.
Title
Survey ANES history, culture and major texts
Learning Outcome
Introduce students to the field of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, including the historical and geographical breadth from 3000 b.c.e. down to 600 c.e., the development of the field of study, the major texts and their standard editions, research skills, major terms, and employment possibilities.
