Mid-South Christian College Address: 3097 Knight Rd. Professor: Robert Griffin Memphis, TN 38181 E-mail: prof.griffin@gmail.com Website: www.midsouthcc.org Home: (901) 381-1547 Version: 3.0 Date: December 22, 2008 GH 201 ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS (3) Spring 2009 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course traces the rise and development of early civilizations in the Ancient Near East and around the Mediterranean Basin using archaeological, literary, & historiographical evidence from Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Levant, Greece and Rome. The period of time covered extends over 4000 years, from c. 3500 BC AD 700. Additional emphasis will be placed on information concerning specific people groups who are also known through their mention in the Bible. THE MISSION OF MSCC Mid-South Christian College exists to glorify God by partnering with Christian Churches in raising up individuals called by God to fulfill the global vision of Christ by facilitating their academic, practical and spiritual preparation. STUDENT CORE LEARNING THREADS (ACLTS) 1. Demonstrate competence in the mental skills of thought, reasoning, reflection, analysis and discovery in seeking God s truth and application for today s cultures from a Biblical worldview. (AREA) 2. Demonstrate sensitivity and skill at relationship building, communication and discipleship among the varied cultures of the United States and the world. (ACCL) COURSE OBJECTIVES Course Objective As a result of having completed this course, the successful student... 1. will better understand the historical rise and spread of various ancient cultures and civilizations, their contributions to antiquity, and their lasting legacies. 2. will better appreciate the differences (& similarities!) in various modern cultures and their common outgrowth from the ancient past. Goal that it Supports This objective supports [ACLT] because... (AREA). Demonstrate competence in the mental skills of thought, reasoning, reflection, analysis and discovery in seeking God s truth and application for today s cultures from a Biblical worldview. (ACCL). Demonstrate sensitivity and skill at relationship building, communication and discipleship among the varied cultures of the United States and the world. COURSE TEXTBOOKS The Bible [Students need a good study Bible in a modern English - NOT the KJV or a Paraphrase - both of which may be fine for personal worship & devotions, but neither is adequate for exegetical study of the Scriptures. I HIGHLY recommend the Archaeological Study Bible, NIV. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005]. A Spiral-Bound Textbook to be purchased in CLASS ($20.00) is REQUIRED. [This is the only textbook you must purchase for this class.] PLAGIARISM. Students are expected to give proper credit when using the ideas of others. This frequently takes the form of quotation marks with proper footnotes or endnotes giving the source of the quotation. For examples, consult Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, & Dissertations. 6th ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996. Submitting work done by another person as your own results in an F for the assignment and can result in further academic disciplinary measures. 1
CLASS ATTENDANCE Regularity in class attendance is considered absolutely essential to the proper completion of a course. Absences caused by college sponsored activities are the only excused absences. All unexcused absences will result in the lowering of grades and may result in additional work. After absences equal to three weeks of class time the student must petition the faculty to remain in the class as a credit student. Absences in excess of 25% of the total class hours will result in failure of the course. A student is considered tardy if he arrives in class after the instructor begins to call the roll or has begun class or if he leaves before the class hour is completed. Four tardies are counted as one absence. Absences immediately preceding or following a school holiday will be counted as two absences. CLASS ASSIGNMENTS AND INCOMPLETE GRADES All class work is to be completed as assigned. No work will be accepted after the day of the final examination unless the student has filed for an extension before that time. An Incomplete Request Form is available in the Academic Dean s office upon the payment of a $10.00 fee. This form entitles the student to an extension of 30 days in which to complete all class assignments. Failure to complete the work within that extension will result in a grade of F. Announced tests and examinations should be taken when scheduled. Failure to do so will result in a late fee of $5.00 which must be paid before the test is administered. COURSE CHANGES OR WITHDRAWALS FROM COURSES Students who desire to make course changes must do so within the first two weeks of the semester. In order to withdraw from a class or change classes, a student must secure written approval from the registrar and from his instructor. Withdrawal from a class is permitted without penalty (except financial as outlined in the financial section of the catalog) during the first three weeks of the semester. After three weeks, the grade WP or WF will be given and entered on the student s transcript After 6 weeks, a student is not permitted to change a class from credit to audit. After 10 weeks, a student is not permitted to withdraw passing from any course. Withdrawal from a course without written approval from both the registrar and the instructor results in an F grade. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE A student may not withdraw from the college without notifying the dean of students, academic dean or the president. The student is expected to meet all obligations involving his instructors, the business manager, librarian and registrar. Failure to notify the college of withdrawal may result in the student forfeiting any refunds due him. REFUNDS Withdrawal refunds of tuition and room rent will be as follows: During the first two weeks of the semester - 80% During the third week of the semester - 60% During the fourth week of the semester - 40% After the fourth week of the semester - No refund COURSE ASSIGNMENTS Please take note: MSCC Academic Policy states that all assignments must be turned in to pass a course. Any assignment not turned in will result in a grade of F for the semester. Description Value 1 A Reading Analysis Paper (minimum of 2-typed-pages) is DUE at the BEGINNING of each class period. 50% LATE PAPERS will be accepted up to 3 weeks late (with a 1/2-letter grade deduction for each week). 2 5 (smaller) EXAMS (over Reading Assignments & Class Lecture/Discussion) (Missed exams may NOT be made-up for reasons other than EXTREME EMERGENCY situations ONLY!) Week 5: Feb. 9 EXAM 1: (Weeks 1-4) Mesopotamia Week 7: Feb. 23 EXAM 2: (Weeks 5-6) Ancient Egypt Week 10: Mar. 16 EXAM 3: (Weeks 7-9) Hammurabi -- the Persian Empire Week 14: Apr. 13 EXAM 4: (Weeks 10-12) Greece -- the Spread of Hellenism Week 16: Apr. 27 EXAM 5: (Weeks 13-15) Early Rome -- the Late Antique World 50% Total: 100% 2
COURSE CALENDAR Class Date Topic Assignment 1 Jan. 12 The Study of Civilization Theories of State Ancient Civilizations, pp. 1-20 Ancient Civilizations, pp. 21-44 [1] 2 Jan. 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday NO CLASS!!! 3 Jan. 26 The First Civilizations Ancient Civilizations, pp. 45-48 Mesopotamia: The First Cities (3500-2000 BC) Ancient Civilizations, pp. 49-86 [2] 4 Feb. 2 The History of Ancient Mesopotamia: An Overview Civilizations of the Ancient Near East, pp. 807-829 [3] 5 Feb. 9 EXAM 1: (Weeks 1-4) Mesopotamia Egyptian Civilization Ancient Civilizations, pp. 87-117 [4] 6 Feb. 16 The History of Ancient Egypt Civilizations of the Ancient Near East, pp. 691-717 [5] 7 Feb. 23 EXAM 2: (Weeks 5-6) Ancient Egypt Near Eastern Kingdoms (2000-1200 BC) Ancient Civilizations, pp. 163-182 [6] King Hammurabi of Babylon Civilizations of the Ancient Near East, pp. 901-914 [7] 8 Mar. 2 The Near East in the First Millennium Ancient Civilizations, pp. 183-204 [8] 9 Mar. 9 The Near East to the Persian Empire The Ancient World: A Social & Cultural History, pp. 55-87 [9] 10 Mar. 16 EXAM 3: (Weeks 7-9) Hammurabi -- the Persian Empire The First Aegean Civilizations Ancient Civilizations, pp. 205-230 The Mediterranean World in the First Millennium (1000-30 BC) [Part 1] 11 Mar. 23 The Mediterranean World in the First Millennium (1000-30 BC) [Part 2] Greek Civilization: Hellas and Hellenism [Part 1] Ancient Civilizations, pp. 231-243 [10] Ancient Civilizations, pp. 243-259 [11] The Ancient Mediterranean World, pp. 54-76 [12] 12 Mar. 30 Greek Civilization: Hellas and Hellenism [Part 2] The Ancient Mediterranean World, pp. 76-117 [13] 13 Apr. 6 EXAM 4: (Weeks 10-12) Greece -- Hellenism The Romans and Their Empire [Part 1] The Ancient Mediterranean World, pp. 118-145 [14] 14 Apr. 13 The Romans and Their Empire [Part 2] The Ancient Mediterranean World, pp. 145-183 [15] 15 Apr. 20 Christianity & the Late Antique World The Ancient Mediterranean World, pp. 184-218 [16] 16 Apr. 27 EXAM 5: (Weeks 13-15) Early Rome -- Late Antiquity 3
BIBLIOGRAPHY Baines, John and Jaromir Malek. Cultural Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Rev. ed. New York: Checkmark Books, 2000. Bertman, Stephen. Handbook to Life in Ancient Mesopotamia. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2003. Binst, Oliver, ed. The Levant: History and Archaeology in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cologne, Germany: Könemann, 2000. Blanco, Walter and Jennifer Tolbert Roberts, eds. Thucydides: The Peloponnesian War. New York: Norton, 1998.. Herodotus: The Histories. New York: Norton, 1992. Chadwick, Robert. First Civilizations: Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. 2d ed. Oakville, CT: Equinox, 2005. Clayton, Peter A. Chronicle of the Pharaohs: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers and Dynasties of Ancient Egypt. New York: Thames & Hudson, 1994. Cotterell, Arthur, ed. The Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations. New York: Mayflower Books, 1980. Elsner, Jaś. Imperial Rome and Christian Triumph: The Art of the Roman Empire AD 100-450. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. Grandazzi, Alexandre. The Foundation of Rome: Myth and History. Translated by Jane Marie Todd. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 1997. Haywood, John. The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations. New York: Haywood & Hall, 2005.. Historical Atlas of the Classical World 500 BC AD 600. New York: Barnes & Noble, 2000. Hoerth, Alfred J., Gerald L. Mattingly and Edwin M. Yamauchi. Peoples of the Old Testament World. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1994. Hunt, Norman Bancroft. Historical Atlas of Ancient Mesopotamia. New York: Thalamus Publishing, 2004. Kagan, Donald. The Peloponnesian War. New York: Viking Penguin, 2003. Kitchen, Kenneth A. On the Reliability of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2003. Lete, G. del Olmo. Canaanite Religion According to the Liturgical Texts of Ugarit. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 2004. MacDonald, Burton. Ammon, Moab and Edom: Early States/Nations of Jordan in the Biblical Period (End of the 2 nd and During the 1 st Millennium B.C.). Amman: Al Kutba, 1994. Matthews, Victor H. and Don C. Benjamin. Social World of Ancient Israel 1250 587 BCE. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1993. Matyszak, Philip. Chronicle of the Roman Republic: the Rulers of Ancient Rome from Romulus to Augustus. New York: Thames & Hudson, 2003. Shaw, Ian. The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt. New York: Oxford University Press, 2000. Shaw, Ian and Paul Nicholson. The Dictionary of Ancient Egypt. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1995. Shipley, Graham. The Greek World After Alexander: 323-30 BC. New York: Routledge, 2000. Silverman, David P., ed. Ancient Egypt. New York: Oxford University Press, 1997. Redford, Donald B. Egypt, Canaan, and Israel in Ancient Times. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1992. Trigger, B.G., B.J. Kemp, D. O Connor and A.B. Lloyd. Ancient Egypt: A Social History. Cambridge: University Press, 1983. Walton, John H. Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2006. Wilkinson, Richard H. The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. New York: Thames & Hudson, 2003.. The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt. New York: Thames & Hudson, 2000. Young, Gordon D., ed. Ugarit in Retrospect: 50 Years of Ugarit and Ugaritic. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 1981. 4
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