ANES 310
History and Culture of Ancient Israel
International and Area Studies
Kennedy Center for International Studies
Course Description
Israelite history and culture in Canaan/Israel from c. 2000 B.C. to A.D. 200. Methodology for using the Bible in historical research.
When Taught
Fall Odd Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Factual knowledge about history and culture
Learning Outcome
Students will know and be able to interpret the significant events and developments in the history of ancient Israel within the large context of the ANE, and know and be able to interpret the main features of the culture of ancient Israel, based on textual and artifactual data.
Title
Historical value of the Bible
Learning Outcome
Be able to analyze and discuss the value and limitations of the Bible as a reliable source of historical information, and be able to relate and analyze major opinions on this issue in the field of biblical studies.
Title
Research and Writing
Learning Outcome
Be able to research, analyze, and write clearly and persuasively about the issues just listed.
Title
Researcher approach and bias
Learning Outcome
Have considred how their own faith-views impact their approach to certain of the issues just listed.
