Archaeology
Archaeology
The Southwestern MA in Archaeology and Biblical Studies
The Master of Arts in Archaeology and Biblical Studies is a graduate-level degree offering advanced work in classical archaeological disciplines. The 56-hour degree builds upon 42 hours of prerequisites and includes courses in archaeological methods, fieldwork, archaeology, history and backgrounds of Bible lands, ancient biblical and cognate languages.
| Spiritual Formation | 2 hours |
| Archaeology | 21 hours |
| Biblical Backgrounds/History | 15 hours |
| Biblical/Cognate Languages | 6 hours |
| Electives | 6 hours |
| Thesis | 6 hours |
| Total | 56 hours |
Students pursuing the Southwestern MA in Archaeology and Biblical studies are eligible to complete the following courses:
- Archaeology of Ancient Israel
- Archaeology of the New Testament World
- Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
- Archaeology and History of the Early Church
- Archaeological Field Excavation Methods
- Archaeological Practicum
- Archaeological Method and Theory
- Ceramic Analysis
- Historical Geography of the Land of the Bible
- History of Ancient Israel
- History of the Second Temple Period
- Social and Cultural Settings of Ancient Palestine
- Social and Cultural Settings of Palestine during the Roman Period
In addition, Southwestern offers a vibrant research program: The Tel Gezer Excavation Project (www.gezerproject.org), a museum, and a seminar room with a growing hands-on artifact study collection.
For further information contact:
Dr. Steven Ortiz
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
P. O. Box 22308
Fort Worth, TX 76122
Phone: (817) 923-1921 ext. 4455
E-mail: sortiz@swbts.edu