This course covers ancient Mesopotamia during the first millennium BC starting with the fall of the Late Bronze Age and ending with the destruction of Solomon’s temple in 586 BC. The people of Israel in their context is central as we examine the surrounding civilizations and the political and socio-economic influences they had on Israelite culture and religion. The Hebrew Bible is consulted for reference and comparison to material culture. (ANC: MA track, 3 credits; Certificate track, 1.5 credits)
Certificate Course Meeting: Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
Course Dates: Fifteen weeks beginning September 2nd - December 18th (excluding Thanksgiving week)
Terms & Conditions
We reserve the right to cancel the class based on enrollment numbers. Enrollees who withdraw before the end of the second week of classes will receive a refund minus a 3% payment charge. Enrollees who withdraw after the first two weeks of class will forfeit a refund. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone and to remove a student permanently from a course who is disruptive and/or interferes with the safety, well-being, or educational experience of other students.