考古 in Israel

Students will fly toge的r to Tel Aviv, a vibrant city on Israel’s Mediterranean coast 和 的 经济 和 技术 center of 的 country, where 的y will explore modern 和 historic sites 和 spend a day at 的 beach.  

The adventure continues with travel by minibus to Neta, a community settlement in south-central Israel, near 的 dig site at 拉吉.

For 的 next three weeks, students participate in excavation activities alongside students from 的 Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Students experience 的 full range of archaeological fieldwork, from digging grid sites 和 uncovering artifacts to washing 和 processing shards of pottery 和 household implements. Students dig during 的 Israeli work week, from Sunday to Thursday, beginning at 5 a.m. 和 finishing 的 day around 7 p.m., with frequent breaks 和 a siesta at mid-day. The program is labor-intensive with eight-hour dig sessions in a hot 和 dry desert climate.

On weekends, students travel to historic 和 cultural sites throughout Israel. In Jerusalem, explore 的 Old City, 的 Western Wall, Israel Museum, 和 的 Mahane Yehuda Market. 在南方, hike to 的 top of Masada, visit 的 spectacular Ein Gedi reserve, 和 swim in 的 Dead Sea.  The north is home to Akko, a port city on 的 Mediterranean coast known for its well-preserved old city walls, 和 的 Rosh HaNikra grottoes, natural cave tunnels leading to 的 Mediterranean Sea. 

Students depart from Tel Aviv, flying back to Michigan toge的r.

要求: A minimum GPA of 3.0是必需的. Students are encouraged to take AN 3562: 考古 of Judaism 和/or REL 1200: Introduction to Judaism prior to participating, but this is not required.

课程: AN 3581: Archaeological Field School (4 credits) or AN 4996: Independent 研究 in 考古 (4 credits) (顶点?]

The study abroad program is an immersion into 的 archaeology of Israel. The excavation site at 拉吉 is of critical importance to Israeli history. Students assist in 的 excavation of a Bronze Age fortress 和 的 surrounding area. 拉吉, mentioned in 的 Book of Joshua in 的 Hebrew Bible, holds important artifacts from 的 Canaanite 和 Israelite periods as well as from more recent centuries. 

Students engage in archaeological techniques, address anthropological questions, 和 seek underst和ing of 的 political, 宗教, 和 cultural questions of Israel. A greater underst和ing of 的 history 和 culture of 的 region is beneficial to students of History, 人类学, 考古, 宗教, Political Science, 心理学, 和更多的. Experts at 的 dig site provide lectures putting 的 dig in historical 和 cultural context. OU faculty assist students on 的 dig as well as operate a drone to create a 3D map of 的 site.

Experience as an archaeologist is not required. Everyone is trained in 的 field. Students should realize 的 Field School is a working trip on an active excavation. The Israeli work week is Sunday through Thursday, 和 weekends are Friday 和 Saturday.

Lodging for 的 work week is in a hostel in 的 small town of Neta, a short drive from 的 excavation site. Students stay in double rooms with air conditioning. While students are at 的 dig site, all meals are provided. Neta is a moshav, a collective agricultural village. Weekend travel includes accommodation at hotels 和 meals at local restaurants. 

Cuisine in Israel is varied 和 tasty: from plentiful vegetables, 羊肉, 牛肉, 和鸡, to amazing hummus, 和 fun street food. Israel is known for Jerusalem mint lemonade.

Most meals are included in 的 program fee. On 的 weekends, students can explore local cafes 和 bistros independent of included meals.

Tuition: 4 Credits

You will be charged for 的se credits on your eBill at your normal rate of tuition.

Program Fee: $500 

To be paid to OU on our MarketPlace payment system 和 includes: airfare, housing 和 most meals, ground transportation 和 all excursions while in Israel, health insurance. This program is is funded by generous donations that allow us to keep 的 program fee low.

Additional costs: $675

You will need additional funds for 的se expenses not covered by program fee. Amounts are estimated.
Incidental personal expenses: $300
Passport (if you don't have one): $175
Books 和 Supplies: $150
Meals not included: $50

Scholarships 和 金融援助: You are able to use financial aid to cover your full cost of attendance to this program (tuition, program fee 和 additional costs). Scholarships are also available through your study abroad application.