Archaeological Excavation at Tel Gezer, Israel

Instructor: John Strong

Program purpose: The purpose of the program is to introduce students to the history and geography of ancient Israel, and to increase students’ understanding and appreciation of the discipline of archaeology, and to provide them with practical experience with the skills of field methods and techniques. Methods and techniques include evaluating archaeological data in its field context and in relation to history and biblical studies, and field recording, surveying, and strategic planning.
Program cost per student: $4,625.00 plus Missouri State tuition

Dates of program: June 12-July 16

Application deadline: February 25, 2011

Deposit: $500.00

Class: REL 510/615, Sec. 1: History, Archaeology, and Geography of Ancient Israel—3 credits
REL 510/615, Sec. 2: Archaeological Field Methods—3 credits

What is included? Airfare, room, board, and all weekend travel.

What is not included? Lunches during weekend travel (totals to about $80.00 for the summer) tuition, and souvenir money