Ancient Near Eastern Studies
Ancient Near Eastern Studies (ANES) deals with the history, literature, religions,
and cultures of the ancient Near East from about 3000 B.C.
to A.D. 640. It involves study in the humanities, social
sciences, and ancient scripture. Geographically, the ancient Near East consists
of the region currently designated the Middle East. The ANES major is structured
so as to provide students with a broad understanding of the civilizations
of the ancient Near East, and to emphasize the study of the Hebrew Bible and
related literature or the Greek New Testament and related literature in the
broader ancient Near Eastern context.
Career Opportunities
The ANES major prepares students to pursue graduate work and an academic
career in all areas of biblical and ancient Near Eastern studies. Additionally,
an Ancient Near Eastern Studies major offers relevant preparation for
students interested in library science or Seminary and Institute in the
Church Education System. Ancient Near Eastern Studies, with its emphasis
on critical reading, thinking, and writing skills, also provides quality
training for students entering “professional” programs.
Requirements
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1. Complete the following core courses (26 hours):
ANES 201, 310, 495.
HIST 238, 239
RelA 211, 212, 301, 302
And complete one of the following:
ANTHR 351, 378.
2. Complete one of the following language/literature options:
a. Hebrew Bible and Related Literature: (29 hours)
1. Complete one course from the following:
2. Complete one course from the following:
3. Complete the following:
- ANES 331, 363, 430R
- HEB 331, 431
4. Complete two enrollments in the following:
b. Greek New Testament and Related Literature: (30 hours)
1. Complete the following:
- ANES 332
- ClCv 363
- Clscs-Hist 430R
- Greek 101, 102, 201, 311
2. Complete two enrollments in the following:
3. Complete 6 hours from the following elective courses:
- Any ANES, Biblical Hebrew, or Greek course not required for one's
emphasis
- Latin, Aramaic, ugaritic, Akkadian, Syriac, Coptic (some of these
languages are offered under NeLg 511R)
- ANES 353R
- ANTHR 351 or 378 (Whichever one not taken to fulfill item #1 above.)
- ArtHC 302, 310
- ClCv 310, 340R (Topic must be ANES-relevant and receive coordinator's
approval.)
- HON 224R
- NeLg 345, 511R
- RelA 304, 314, 392R (Topic must be ANES-relevant and receive coordinator's
approval.)
Total Program Hours: 61–62 hours
ANES Committee of the Whole and Faculty with ANES Research Interests
Click here to download a PDF version of the Committee of the Whole
Click here to download a PDF version of the Faculty with ANES Research Interests
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