HIST 205 Ancient Near East
The history and civilization of the various peoples and cultures of the Ancient Near East from prehistoric to Hellenistic times. This will include groups in Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Anatolia, and Mesopotamia. Special attention will be given to how practices, beliefs, and ideas that originated in the Ancient Near East influenced and shaped Jewish and Christian thought as well as Western civilization. Same as HIST 305.
Offered
Every other year
Student Learning Outcomes
- Have a clear understanding of the distinctive geographical, political, historical and social factors which shaped the civilizations of the Ancient Near East
- Have a clear understanding of the religious and philosophical views of reality which were held by the peoples of the Ancient Near East
- Have a clear understanding of the origins of certain practices and institutions such as writing, art, architecture, agriculture, technology, education, science and religion
- Have an increased ability to read and understand both primary and secondary sources about the Ancient Near East
- Have completed some independent reflection and research with respect to the period of the Ancient Near East which is of personal interest to you.
- Have an awareness of the relevance of the Ancient Near East for today