Emory Archaeological Studies in Israel

  Israel

Tel Aviv

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 31 - July 6, 2009

Description: Academic Focus: Archaeology

Emory University continues its association with the Lahav Research Project for field operations in archaeological, environmental, and ethnographic research in Israel. Students have the opportunity to participate in the excavation of Tell Halif (biblical Rimmon), located ten miles northeast of Beersheba. Through its field school, the program offers lectures, trips to archaeological sites, and workshops in methodology, data recording and processing, and other aspects of field archaeology.

Participants will receive a reading list prior to departure. Grading is based on evaluation of fieldwork by area and field supervisors and two examinations given during the summer.

The Lahav Research Project, an ongoing program in its 15th season, is affiliated with the American Schools of Oriental Research, Hebrew Union College, and the Joe Alon Center for Regional and Folklore Studies. Previous seasons have uncovered remains of fortifications, dwellings, and cemeteries from the Chalcolithic, Early and Late Bronze (Canaanite), Iron (Israelite), and Roman/Byzantine (Mishnaic) periods. Work this season will concentrate at the domestic quarter and fortifications of the Israelite city destroyed at the end of the 8th century BCE, possibly by Sennacherib in 701 BCE.

Eligibility Requirements: Minimum 2.0 GPA; good academic standing; at least 18 years of age; completion of a full year of college; and currently enrolled in a college/university.

Summer: Applications will be accepted starting January 2. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 2. Please note that some programs close before the end of January.

Highlights: Courses: Program participants take a total of 8 credit hours.

MESAS 259R/JS 259R/REL 261R: Fieldwork in Biblical Archaeology
Description: Students may take any combination of the three courses for a total of 8 credit hours. Students are encouraged to take MESAS 259R for at least four of the credits.

Living Arrangements: Living accommodations are in neighboring Kibbutz Lahav

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: $8,795

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

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