St. Olaf Summer Vacation Seminar

Biblical Controversies, Conundrums and Characters:
Sorting through all the Evidence

St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN | July 5 - 11, 2009

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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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Lecturer Dr. James Tabor
Lecturer Dr. Tina Wray
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Seminar Price

Price per person registered by June 21, 2009	$895*
Price per person registered after June 21, 2009	$995
Single room supplement	$90

* 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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Lectures

Lectures 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

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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

Program Selection	Registration by or before June 21	Registration after June 21
Complete Program: lecutres, room, board and dinner banquet	$895	$995
Additional family/group member for complete program	$825	$895
Lectures and dinner banquet only	$700	$750
Additional family/group member for lectures and dinner banquet only	$650	$700
Single room supplement	$90	$90
Commuter Meal Plan (all meals)	$126	$126

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).