Have you ever wondered which parts of the Bible are based on historical fact, and which are rooted entirely in myth? Biblical archaeologists seek to unravel these very mysteries by probing the sands of the ancient near east for archaeological evidence of biblical cities, characters, and events.
Join CTS president Rev. Dr. Alice Hunt for this enlightening lecture on the science of biblical archaeology, as she explores critical finds and considers what might yet be discovered in years to come.
Alice Hunt is a scholar and professor of the Hebrew Bible and president of Chicago Theological Seminary. Professor Hunt's research interests include biblical interpretation and engagement in the public square, historiography and the Bible, Second Temple Studies, critical theological reflection and theological education, and leadership education. Her current project focuses on the Bible in relation to the U.S./Mexico immigration issue.
Reverend Hunt was ordained at the historic Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church, National Baptist Convention, in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds dual standing with the United Church of Christ in the Chicago Metropolitan Association. Involved in the broader issues of religious affairs and theological education, Hunt has chaired the American Academy of Religion Committee on the Status of Women in the Profession and the Social-Scientific Studies of the Second Temple Period Section for the Society of Biblical Literature. She currently serves on the Board of Commissioners for the Association of Theological Schools and chairs the Historical Books section for the Society of Biblical Literature's international meeting. She enjoys preaching and teaching in local congregations.
A complimentary lunch will be served.
