ARCHAEOLOGY COURSES
DIGGING UP THE PAST
DIGGING UP THE PAST
This course explores the historical and cultural background of the Bible with a particular emphasis on historical and archaeological discoveries. Learn about pyramids, the Biblical flood and Petra.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Digging up the Past helps one to understand the context of the Bible. It is the first of three courses in the Digging Series: the other courses will become available later in the year.
WHERE TO START
In the first lesson, “Land of the Pyramids”, learn about the Egyptian pyramids, hieroglyphs, plus Moses and the Exodus.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS COURSE
The Digging up the Past course explores the historical and cultural background of the Bible with a particular emphasis on historical and archaeological discoveries. Learn about pyramids, the Biblical flood and Petra.
The Digging Deeper course is the follow up of Digging up the Past. It explores in greater depth significant Biblical themes associated with archeological discoveries, historical events and people of the past.
The Digging up the Future course is the last in the Digging Series. It relates the archaeological materials to those passages of Scripture that are of a prophetic nature and have a meaningful impact in our days.
Course – Digging up the Past
Length – 12 lessons
Level – Intermediate
Type – Special Interests
Price – Free
Format – Print and Online
Suitable for study – Individual and small group
Target study time – 3 months if you study regularly
Follow up – “Digging Deeper” and “Digging up the Future” (coming soon)
“Digging up the Past” is a HopeChannel course, Copyright © 2020 revised edition.
Lesson 1. Land of the Pyramids (Egypt part 1)
Learn about the Egyptian pyramids, hieroglyphs, plus Moses and the Exodus.
Lesson 2. The Egyptian Empire (Egypt part 2)
Discover the rise of the Egyptian empire and where we find it in the Bible.
Lesson 3. The Nation of Hittites
This powerful nation was almost forgotten – except in the Bible.
Lesson 4. The Nation of Assyria
Discover the mighty Assyrian empire, the Elbo discoveries and learn about Ninevah.
Lesson 5. Babylonian Beginnings
Discover the Gilgamesh Epic and learn about the Biblical flood.
Lesson 6. The Neo-Babylonian Empire
Learn about Babylon, Daniel and the role of this empire in the Old Testament.
Lesson 7. The Medo-Persian Empire
Read about the empire and discover more about Cyrus and Esther.
Lesson 8. Ur of the Chaldees
Learn about Ur of the Chaldees and the story of its discovery.
Lesson 9. Petra – The rose-red city
Learn about Petra, Jacob and Esau, the Edomites and the Nabataeans.
Lesson 10. Israel God’s chosen
Gain an overview of the history of Israel from Abraham to the exile.
Lesson 11. The Messiah in Prophecy and History
Learn more about Jesus, His life and the places He visited.
Lesson 12. The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible
Discover some of the earliest Bible texts.
The printed version comes in a set of A5 format booklets.
Step 1. DECIDE
Do you prefer to study online or by mail correspondence (print)? Both options are available for this course.
Step 2. FILL IN
Just click on the Request Print button above (for print) or the Study Online (for the electronic one) and complete all of the details needed. We’ll keep in touch via email or post correspondence.
Step 3. STUDY
Read the lesson, look up and review the Bible texts, then reflect. A quiz follows each lesson and by submitting your quiz the next lesson will be made available to you (posted, if you opted for the printed version). Your answers will be evaluated by a personal (human) tutor who will provide feedback and do their best to answer any questions you may have.
Step 4. GRADUATE
We will celebrate with you sending a beautiful diploma (for personal recognition, not academic purposes). You may have questions, you may be in need of more resources, you may even want to talk to someone about what you have learned. We are here to help at each step you make on this journey so let us know what you need.