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Ancient Near Eastern Studies
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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 history, languages, culture, and literature of the biblical world. As part of the major, students select either the Hebrew Bible or the Greek New Testament track of study. This major is ideal for students who are interested in careers in academia, church education, and museum or library studies, as well as for pre-professional students and anyone whose career would benefit from the critical thinking skills of the humanities.

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 Matthew Grey, 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 Hebrew Bible emphasis or the Greek New Testament 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:

The Ancient Near Eastern Studies Minor

The ANES minor is ideal for students of all majors—from humanities to law, from nursing to business—who have an interest in the biblical world. The ANES minor provides students with an introductory understanding of the civilizations of the ancient Near East and emphasizes the study of either the Hebrew Bible or the Greek New Testament.

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.