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Department of Archaeology & Anthropology

Postgraduate Schemes

Archaeology of the Biblical Lands

MA in Archaeology/Theology

A distinctive Master of Arts in Archaeology of the Biblical Lands is offered by the Departments of Archaeology & Anthropology, and Theology, Religious Studies & Islamic Studies. This degree provides a comprehensive grounding in the Archaeology, History and Religions of the Biblical Lands ( Syria, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Mesopotamia). Taught by an internationally recognized faculty, it is suitable for students considering a professional career or those who plan to proceed to a Doctoral Degree. The course is equally open to those who wish to study for personal fulfillment. Modules are taught through distance learning together with short residential periods in Wales, Egypt and Israel/Palestine.

Course components include

*Study Tour to Egypt *Study Tour to Israel/Palestine
*Art & Representation in the Ancient Near East *The Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
*The Politics of Archaeology in Israel & Palestine *Jerusalem Past & Present
*Death & the Afterlife: Biblical Perspectives *The Book of Genesis
*Study Tour to Israel/Palestine
*The Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
*Jerusalem Past & Present
*The Book of Genesis

Application deadline: flexible

Further particulars & application forms available from:
Postgraduate Admissions Office, University of Wales Lampeter,
Ceredigion SA48 7ED, Wales, U.K.