15th Annual Bible and Archaeology FestChicago, IL | November 16 - 18, 2012 |
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 This November, join us in one of America’s most exciting and historic cities for the 15th annual BAS Bible and Archaeology Fest. This year in Chicago, we are bringing together over 20 of the most prominent scholars in the field of Biblical studies and archaeology to present the most up-to-date research and discuss the most recent, exciting discoveries in the field. We can’t wait to share the most exciting developments in Biblical research with you. You’ll hear it here first, so please don’t miss it!
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Featured Speakers Registration If you are unable to fill out this registration form, please contact the Travel/Study department at 1-800-221-4644 ext.216 Seminar PriceFull program price includes all lectures, Saturday evening banquet, daily continental breakfasts and coffee breaks as well as continuing education units. Full payment is due upon registration.
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Featured SpeakersThis year’s speakers include new, rising stars in the fields of Biblical archaeology and scholarship, as well as some of BAS’s most popular speakers. These experts will be coming together to present you with their exciting research and discoveries in Biblical scholarship and archaeology. You will have the opportunity to interact directly with the experts themselves and be among the very first to hear about their findings.
Our programs always feature top scholars both from North America and from around the world. Explore the unparalleled credentials of our distinguished scholars, and let their enthusiasm for the Bible and archaeology inspire you. Visit the Scholars page for detailed biographies of our lecturers from past programs, abstracts of their lecture topics, and articles and books they have published on the Bible and archaeology.
Please check back with us on this page as we will continue to update our list of speakers
LocationDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile
300 E. Ohio Street Chicago, Illinois Hotel rate: $159.00/night Click here to make your hotel reservation. If you prefer to make your reservations by phone, please call 1-800-222-8733 and ask for the special “BAS Bible Fest 2012” rate.
Past Participant TestimonialsMatching the quality of the teaching at our yearly Bible and Archaeology Fest seminars is the high level of interest on the part of our participants. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds with a wide range of knowledge and delight in the company of their fellow participants—people who share their love of the Bible and archaeology.
Photos Bible & Archaeology Fest XIII question and answer session with Sidnie White Crawford, Hershel Shanks and Jodi Magness. Photo credits: George Makrauer.  Bible & Archaeology Fest XIII attendees smile while listening to a lecture. Photo credits: George Makrauer.  James Charlesworth lectures at Bible & Archaeology Fest XIII. Photo credits: George Makrauer. ContactFor complete details on this exciting opportunity, please contact the Travel/Study Department at 1.800.221.4644 x 216.
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