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Back by popular demand! This summer, join us as we host this exciting seminar series in the beautiful, idyllic setting of St. Olaf College. Just 35 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, St. Olaf is set on a hilltop overlooking historic Northfield, MN, a charming, two-college town with a welcoming community. This BAS vacation seminar takes place within the beautiful and restorative setting of the college’s award-winning architecture nestled in a 300-acre woodland. During the week-long seminar, acclaimed Biblical scholars Dr. James Tabor and Dr. Tina Wray will illuminate the compelling and mysterious world of the Bible in a series of 18 lectures. This unique program provides you with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from and interact with two of the most eminent scholars in the field in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
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* Price based on double occupancy. Second person from the same family pays only $825 if sharing the same room and if registration is completed before June 21.
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LecturesLectures by Dr. Tina Wray
Hazardous Duty: Life for Women During Biblical Antiquity
What Makes a Good Girl Good and a Bad Girl Bad? Good Girls in the Hebrew Bible
Don’t Say the F-Word: Watch Out for Those Forbidden Foreign Females!
Don’t Lose Your Head: Biblical Women as Executioners
Complicated Liaisons: An Exploration of Unusual Male/Female Relationships in the Bible
Where the Devil Did the Devil Come From? Satan’s Childhood
Monsters, Bogeymen, and Demons: Chaos Creatures in the Ancient Near East
Ah, They Grow Up So Fast! Satan’s Adolescence and Adulthood
It’s a Little Warm in Here: The Evolution of Hell
Lectures by Dr. James Tabor
Dead Messiahs Who Don’t Return
Parting of the Ways: When Did a New Religion Called Christianity
Begin?
The Making of a Messiah
Tracing the Last Days of Jesus: The Latest Archaeological Evidence
Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls—What can We Say in 2009?
Surprises on Mt Zion: Understanding Ancient Jerusalem
Counting Time: Biblical Chronology & Calendars Made Simple
What Does the Bible Really Say about Death, Afterlife, and
Resurrection?
The Paul Dynasty
Daily Schedule
Location A thriving and innovative community, Northfield is known for its historic downtown district along the scenic Cannon River. Accommodations at the college are comfortable, dormitory-style, air-conditioned rooms with two beds per room and all amenities. Participants are also welcome to use other campus facilities. To ensure your comfort, the Biblical Archaeology Society will have a full-time resident coordinator at St. Olaf College to care for group and individual needs.
There are many enjoyable activities in and around Northfield, MN to explore during your week-long stay:
Thursday on the Square
On some Thursday evenings in the summer, you will find many folks gathered at Northfield’s Bridge Square, the heart of the city, for concerts and variety shows called. Most stores stay open later, so you can shop in a comfortable, unhurried atmosphere. The Northfield Historical Society Museum
408 Division St. Mon.-Sat., 10-4; Sun., 1-4 This historical museum is home to Northfield’s famous 1876 Jesse James bank raid site. The museum is unchanged and appears as it did that fateful September 9 when the James-Younger Gang attempted to rob it. In the museum’s Ted Scott Room, there are rotating exhibits on Northfield’s history, the surrounding area and the state. The museum store maintains an old-fashioned dry goods store atmosphere and offers souvenirs and books of local and regional interest. For more information, visit the Northfield Historical Society's Web site: www.northfieldhistory.org. The Outlaw Trail Tour
Retrace the route the James-Younger Gang took as they rode through the Northfield area in 1876. The Northfield Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a self-guided tour brochure, available upon request from the Northfield Chamber of Commerce. Through the Chamber you can also reserve tour guide service for large groups. Just call them toll free: 1-800-658-2548 or visit their Web site at www.northfieldchamber.com. Pricing Details
The cost for lectures, room and board, and the dinner banquet is $895 per person, based on double occupancy, if registration is received by June 21. If registration is received after June 21, cost is $995. For a second person from the same family sharing the same room, cost is $825; after June 21, cost is $895. A limited number of singles are available on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional charge of $90. BAS will assign roommates as needed. The cost for lectures only (and farewell banquet) is $700 if registration is received by June 21. If registration is received after June 21, cost is $750. For a second person from the same family or organization, cost is $650; after June 21, cost is $700. A commuter meal plan may be purchased for $126; no refund for missed meals will be offered. Reservation deposit of $200 per person is due with reservation; final payment due by June 21. Cancellation: Refund of deposits, less $100 per person for administrative costs, will be made if a reservation is cancelled up to two weeks prior to the start of the seminar. If cancellation is received less than two weeks before start of seminar, an administrative fee of $100 plus any additional costs incurred will be passed on to the participant. St. Olaf Summer Seminar Fee Includes: Entrance to all lectures, films and discussion groups planned and staffed by BAS; accommodations for six nights in a college dormitory for participants staying on campus; all meals in college cafeteria for participants staying at the college; Vacation Seminar folder containing course outlines, bibliographies and schedule; and ten Continuing Education Units (CEU). ContactIf you have any questions, please contact the Travel/Study department:
Biblical Archaeology Society Travel/Study Programs
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