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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Sun, 5 May 2024 16:18:00 +0000 Sun, 5 May 2024 16:18:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Bible Lands Study Tour 2023 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/62818 <p> The 2023 Bible Lands Study Tour is currently traveling in Turkey and completes its tour next month in Egypt. Here the group celebrates their climb to the summit of Mount Nemrut. The tour is sponsored by the Departments of Biology, History & Political Science, and Religion & Biblical Languages.</p> Thu, 25 May 2023 18:18:31 +0000 Bible Lands Study Tour 2023 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/62751 <p> The Bible Lands Study Tour 2023, sponsored by the Departments of History & Political Science, Biology, and Religion & Biblical Languages, begins travels to Turkey, Mount Ararat and Egypt from May 10–June 6, 2023.</p> <p> Follow us on social media. More information is available <a href="http://andrews.edu/cas/religion/study_tours/bible-lands-study-tour-2023.html">here</a>.</p> Tue, 09 May 2023 18:10:05 +0000 New Discoveries About Noah's Ark in Ararat http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/62513 <p> <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/sem/contact/faculty/randall-younker.html">Randy Younker</a>, professor of archaeology and history of antiquity, director of the PhD (Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology) program and director of the Institute of Archaeology, will present a lecture titled "New Discoveries in Ararat" during the Religion Forum on Tuesday, March 28, from 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.</p> <p> This program is sponsored by the Departments of Religion & Biblical Languages, History and Biology as part of the Bible Lands Study Tour 2023.</p> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:01:29 +0000 Lecture: Origins and Life Processes http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/62172 <p> Marlene Murray, professor of biology, will present the lecture titled "Origins and Life Processes: Traveling in Ancient Times, Customs and Cultures."</p> <p> As a component of the Bible Lands Study Tour Lectures, the Departments of Biology, History & Political Sciences, and Religion & Biblical Languages invite the student body and community to participate in this event. </p> <ul> <li> Buller Auditorium, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, 7–8:30 p.m.</li> </ul> <p> The event is mandatory for the participants to the Bible Lands Study Tour: Life Origins, Civilizations & Faith 2023.</p> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:56:53 +0000 "Egypt and the Bible" -- A Lecture http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/61678 <div> <span>You are invited to participate in the presentation "Egypt and the Bible" by L.S. Baker, a</span>ssociate director, Andrews University Press, in preparation for the upcoming Bible Lands Study Tour 2023. The lecture is on the importance of Egypt civilization, religion and power and the Bible.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Baker graduated from Andrews University with the dissertation "<a href="https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2951&context=dissertations" target="_blank">Archaeological Backgrounds of the Sanctuary: A Search for Egyptian Cultural Influence in the Construction of the Hebrew Tent-Sanctuary</a>." He is also author of "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Land-Rameses-L-S-Baker-Jr/dp/149087142X">Land of Rameses</a>."</div> <div>  </div> <div> Invite your friends!</div> <div>  </div> <div> For the pilgrim participants in the summer Bible Lands Study Tour this meeting counts as one of the 3M - Monthly Mandatory Meetings. Come, bring your friends and the completed Application Package along with the paid receipt of your registration (at "AU-Finances").</div> <div>  </div> <div> <em>Professors:</em></div> <div> <em></em></div> <div> <em>Stephanie Carpenter, chair, professor of history, Department of History & Political Science</em></div> <div> <em>Marlene Murray, professor, graduate program coordinator, Department of Biology</em></div> <div> <em>L.S. Baker, associate director, Andrews University Press</em></div> <div> <em>Rubén Muñoz-Larrondo, associate professor, Department of Religion & Biblical Languages</em></div> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:36:23 +0000 Bible Lands Study Tour 2023 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/61430 <p> The Departments of History & Political Science, Biology and Religion & Biblical Languages announce the Interdisciplinary Study Tour 2023, May 10–June 6.</p> <p> Register to have a life-changing experience of four weeks in enchanting Egypt and amazing western and eastern Turkey.</p> <p> Choose two classes from:</p> <ul> <li> HIST 100 - Worldviews, Cultures, and Gods - Stephanie Carpenter, chair, professor</li> <li> BIOL 100 - Human Biology - Marlene Murray, professor</li> <li> RELG 350 - World Religions - L.S. Baker Jr., associate director, University Press</li> <li> RELG 360 - Biblical Backgrounds - L.S. Baker Jr., associate director, University Press</li> <li> RELT 250 - Personal Spirituality and Faith - Rubén Muñoz-Larrondo, associate professor</li> <li> RELB 210 - Jesus in His Time and Our - Rubén Muñoz-Larrondo, associate professor</li> </ul> <p> Come enjoy the pyramids of Giza, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, travel the Route of the Exodus, climb Mount Sinai, and swim in the Red Sea. Experience The Seven Churches of Revelation, Constantinople-Istanbul, follow in the footsteps of Paul in the Acts of the Apostles, the land of Noah's Ark—Mount Ararat, Cappadocia and much more.</p> <p> Grow your spiritual and intellectual relationship with God and the Bible!</p> <p> Visit the professors for more information.</p> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:39:50 +0000 General Information Meeting Study Tour 2023 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/61478 <p> The professors in charge of the "Bible Lands Study Tour May 2023: Egypt - Turkey - Mt. Ararat" will give a mini lecture about the content of the Tour, classes, etc. </p> <ul> <li> Marlene Murray, professor, BIOL 100 - Human Biology</li> <li> Stephanie Carpenter, chair, professor, HIST 100  - World Views, Cultures and Gods</li> <li> L.S. Baker Jr., associate director, University Press, RELG360 - World Religions and Biblical Backgrounds</li> <li> Rubén Muñoz-Larrondo, associate professor, RELB210 Jesus in His Time and Ours - RELT 250 Personal Spirituality and Faith</li> </ul> <p> Where/When: Buller Auditorium, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.</p> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:22:17 +0000 Baybayin 101 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/54466 <p> A Tuesday Choice event led by the Andrews Filipino International Association to celebrate Filipino American History Month. This session provides students with a calligraphy writing short course to learn the pre-colonial language from the Philippines. </p> <p> *Co-curricular credit provided.</p> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:41:47 +0000