Jewish communities explored their own forms of Judaism at Elephantine and Alexandria. Christian Byzantines and Copts found solace in the deserts and traded in the towns. The Abbasids, Fatamids, Mamluks, and Ottomans each brought their own forms of Islam to Egypt. Today Egypt is all of these rolled up into one. Comprehensive Fee Includes Transportation and course arrangements as indicated, hotel accommodations, continental breakfast daily, four group dinners, one cultural performance, and visa fee for U.S. citizens.
Supplementary reading is supplied by the instructor.
Evaluation Grades A through F will be assigned according to participation in all the course activities, periodic quizzes, a focus paper, and a personal journal to determine the level the student has grasped, understood, and empathized with the cultural elements involved. Grading Letter grade. Note An entry visa is required for Egypt. One photo is required, in addition to the two needed for your passport. David W. Nasgowitz has served as Assistant Curator of the Oriental Institute Museum, the University of Chicago where he received a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations.