Academic Program

The Ancient Near Eastern Studies Major

The ANES major provides students with a broad understanding of the civilizations of the ancient Near East and emphasizes the study of the Hebrew Bible and related literature or the Greek New Testament and related literature in the broader ancient Near Eastern context.

Where can I learn more about majoring in Ancient Near Eastern Studies?

Interested students should meet with either the Ancient Near Eastern Studies faculty coordinator, Professor Cecilia Peek, or one of the counselors at the Kennedy Center Advisement Center (273 HRCB).

How do I declare a major in Ancient Near Eastern Studies?

To declare this major, follow these steps. For additional information, please visit Kennedy Center Advisement, visit us in 273 HRCB, call (801) 422-3548, or email kennedy_advisement@byu.edu.

What are the major’s requirements?

See the Greek New Testament emphasis or the Hebrew Bible emphasis in the BYU Undergraduate Catalog.

What knowledge and skills may I expect to gain as an Ancient Near Eastern Studies major?

See the expected Learning Outcomes for the Ancient Near Eastern Studies major:

• Greek New Testament
• Hebrew Bible

The Ancient Near Eastern Studies Minor

The ANES minor allows students who have completed a mission, internship, or study abroad in the Near East—or simply have a love for Near East’s people and cultures—to expand their knowledge of the area and receive a formal credential signaling their international expertise. Requiring 21–23 hours beyond the GE language requirement, a minor in Ancient Near Eastern Studies is a perfect way to complement a degree in just about any field.

See the ANES minor Program Requirements in the Undergraduate Course Catalog here.

How do I declare a minor in Ancient Near Eastern Studies?

To declare this minor, follow these steps. For additional information, please visit Kennedy Center Advisement, visit us in 273 HRCB, call (801) 422-3548, or email kennedy_advisement@byu.edu.