The Michael and Sara Moskau Institute of Archaeology and the Center for Archaeological Research serve to encourage the scholarly development and research in the disciplines of biblical archaeology and biblical studies.
The Michael and Sara Moskau Institute of Archaeology and the Center for Archaeological Research serve to encourage the scholarly development and research of the seminary faculty and students, seeking to train and inspire a new generation of biblical scholars to engage in current research in the disciplines of biblical archaeology and biblical studies. The Center for Archaeological Research was established as a Southern Baptist effort to provide a presence in the field and impact the discipline of biblical archaeology.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has a long history of involvement in Biblical Archaeology. For over half a century, seminary professors have served as directors and field supervisors for students who have participated in various archaeological research and field schools such as Aphek, Beersheba, Tel Masos, Batash-Timnah, Tel Qasile, Tel Beth Shean, Tel Rehov, and now Tel Gezer. In addition, NOBTS has been a consortium member at Tel Aphek, Tel Batash, Tel Gezer, Sepphoris, and the current Tel Hadid Expedition. The current leadership team brings a wealth of experience and direction to the archaeology program at NOBTS.
In the Summer of 2018, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary completed the excavation of Tel Gezer Water System Project in Israel and began a new dig at Tel Hadid.
The Center also hosts the Manuel Family Lectureship on Archaeology and the Bible and is having a lectureship series on the Archaeology of Ancient Israel. Announcement of future Manuel Family Lectureships will be forthcoming.
The Moskau Institute of Archaeology and the Center for Archaeological Research are ministries of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126
The Moskau Institute began excavations at Tel Hadid in 2018 in partnership with Tel Aviv University. Visit http://hadidexpedition.org for additional details about the site and the scope of the excavation.
The Moskau Institute will continue the excavation work at Tel Hadid in 2023.
2023 Tel Hadid Expedition
Dates
June 25 - July 21, 2023 (4 weeks); participants will need to arrive by June 23 to participate in the Saturday Jerusalem Introductory tour.
Cost
*Preference given for those staying 2 weeks or more. Includes travel to Jerusalem on Saturday, June 24.
1 week $850
2 weeks $1600
3 weeks $2400
4 weeks $3100
$100 per day for additional days
Airfare to Israel
Airfare is in addition to room and board prices. Participants are expected to make their own flight arrangements to Israel.
Weekend Travel with Guide
$60 per day per person
Tentative Travel Schedule
Coming Soon
Accommodations and Directions
The excavation project will be housed at Neve Shalom. The Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam (Oasis of Peace) Guest House is part of a unique community in which Jews and Arabs have chosen to live side by side. The students and staff will stay in the various double and quad rooms on the hotel grounds. These suites will be within a short walking distance of the excavation dighouse where all the lectures and processing of finds will take place. Neve Shalom is located close to everything in central Israel, just 30 minutes from either Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, or 20 minutes from Ben Gurion Airport. All guestrooms have air conditioning, telephone, television, and refrigerator. The dighouse and hotel lobby have wireless availability for all guests.
Neve Shalom
Visit the Neve Shalom websites for more information Here and Here.
Contacts
Dr. Dennis Cole (rdcole@nobts.edu)
The Moskau Institute and the Center for Archaeological Research sponsor several lectures throughout the year. The Moskau Institute and CAR bring top scholars working in the field of biblical archaeology to report on recent findings and developments in the field. Most lectures are open to the public.
- November 7, 2017 - Archaeology Lecture featuring Dr. Tsvika Tsuk, Chief Archaeologist with the Israel Nature and Parks Authority
The Archaeology Blog is updated periodically throughout our annual dig. Click HERE to jump to our blog.
Chairman, Division of Biblical Studies
Professor of Old Testament and Archaeology occupying the Mcfarland Chair of Archaeology
Co-Director, Center for Archaeological Research
Professor of Biblical Interpretation
Executive Director of the Michael and Sara Moskau Institute of Archaeology
