This is a month-long summer course in which students participate in ongoing archaeological excavations in the Galilee. Past excavations culminated with the finding of magnificent and extraordinary artifacts, including frescoed living quarters, which have since revolutionized many scholars' theories on the way of life in first century Galilee. The dig was the subject of an award-winning PBS documentary. Currently, the program encompasses two joint excavations in the Galilee. The excavations will cover an unusual range of ancient history and will appeal to people with interests in Jewish history or pre-history.
Students also take coursework related to the excavations.