The Department of Biblical Archaeology exists to provide a venue and apparatus for instruction, research, and field experience in archaeology within ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman contexts. Biblical archaeology seeks to illuminate our understanding of the biblical world by recovering and investigating its material culture and ancient texts.

At Shepherds, we understand that archaeological findings may be interpreted in multiple ways based on the presuppositions of archaeologists and the prevailing culture. Our desire is to prepare the next generation of archaeologists to demonstrate both world class archaeological skills and biblical fidelity. Shepherds’ Director of Archaeology and Assistant Professor of Biblical Archaeology Titus Kennedy along with staff archaeologist Joel Kramer work together to meet these objectives. Great archaeological work and a high view of God’s Word are not mutually exclusive — at Shepherds, we seek to do both!

Our Biblical Archaeology faculty provide opportunities for our students to participate in scheduled excavations throughout the modern countries representing this historical context. Participants in such excavations will be equipped to demonstrate the skills necessary for all phases of fieldwork, follow-up analysis, conservation, and the publication of such findings.