Featuring Over 20 World-Renowned Bible and Archaeology Scholars

ATLANTA • NOVEMBER 20-22, 2015

ATLANTA NOVEMBER 20-22

This year in Atlanta, Georgia, BAS will host over 20 of the world’s most prominent scholars in the specialized fields of Biblical studies and

archaeology, presenting up-to-date research and discussing recent discoveries.

Our speakers listed at right include new, rising stars in the fields of Biblical archaeology and scholarship such as Profes-sor Eric Cline, author of the Pulitzer Prize nominated 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed, plus many distinguished, ever-popular speakers. You will have the opportunity to inter-act directly with these experts and be among the very first to hear about their findings.

Enjoy meeting and interacting with these scholars whose un-paralleled credentials and cutting edge research in the worlds of the Bible and archaeology will engage and inspire you Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

FEATURED SCHOLARSPLENARY SPEAKER

ERIC CLINEThe George Washington University

Q&A PANELISTS

MARY JOAN LEITHStonehill College

ZIONY ZEVITAmerican Jewish University

AMY-JILL LEVINEVanderbilt University

BART EHRMANUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

JAMES CHARLESWORTHPrinceton Theological Seminary

JAMES TABORUniversity of North Carolina, Charlotte

LEONARD GREENSPOONCreighton University

BEN WITHERINGTON, IIIAsbury Theological Seminary

…AND MANY MORE!

BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY TRAVEL/STUDY4710 41st Street, NWWashington, DC 20016

30+ years of quality educational tours & seminars on Biblical scholarship and archaeology.

COME JOIN WORLD-RENOWNED SCHOLARS AT FEST XVIIIThe BAS 18th Annual Bible and Archaeology Fest takes place this year in the historic capital city of Atlanta, Georgia. Here the author of the critically acclaimed book, 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed, Professor Eric Cline will speak at the Friday Evening's Plenary Session. Cline and more than 20 of the world’s most dynamic and engaging Biblical scholars will share their

latest research with BAR readers, providing unique insight into a wide variety of Biblical topics. The finest of Biblical scholarship in one of America’s most historic cities—reserve your spot today!

Return form and payment to: Biblical Archaeology Society, Travel/Study Programs, 4710 41st Street NW, Washington, DC 20016

BAS Travel/Study Programs, 4710 41st Street NW, Washington, DC 20016 • 1-800-221-4644 x216 • www.biblicalarchaeology.org/travelstudy

Please fill in the following information and return the completed form with deposit of $100 or full payment for each participant. Make check or money order payable to Biblical Archaeology Society or indicate amount for credit card payment.

Full payment is due November 6, 2015.

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Registration FormBIBLE AND ARCHAEOLOGY FEST XVIIINovember 20-22, 2015

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General InformationPROGRAM FEEThe Biblical Archaeology Society believes in making the mostexciting developments in Biblical scholarship as accessible as possible.We have worked hard to keep our costs low and are delightedto offer this exceptional, affordable program.

Early Bird Registration: $595.00/person if booked on or before November 6Late Registration: $695.00/person if booked after November 6

PROGRAM DATES: NOVEMBER 20-22, 2015(The program begins at 9:00 am on November 20; November 19th hotel check-in is recommended.)

LOCATIONGrand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. 3300 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. Make reservations by phone at: 404-237-1234. When making reservations, mention Biblical Archaeology Society for special room rate of $149 per night plus taxes.

Room availability is not guaranteed and depends on demand. Room reservations should be made as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

PAYMENTDeposit of $100 (payable by check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover) is required with registration form. Full payment is due by November 6, 2015. Also, please see our early bird discount at left.

FEE INCLUDES:All lectures, Friday plenary session, daily breakfasts and refreshment breaks, and the Saturday evening banquet.

FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:Transportation to and from Atlanta, GA, accommodations, meals (except where stated) and items of a strictly personal nature, such as phone and liquor.

REFUND POLICYReceived By Date Refund AmountSept. 6, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . Full amountSept. 7-Nov. 6, 2015. . . . . . Full less $100 administrative feeAfter Nov. 6, 2015. . . . . . . No refundPlease note: all cancellation requests must be provided in writing.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20

8:00–9:00 am

Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00–10:15 am

Lectures 1 & 2

10:15–10:45 am

Break

10:45 am–NooN

Lectures 3 & 4

NooN–2:00 pm

Lunch on your own

2:00–3:15 pm

Lectures 5 & 6

3:15–3:45 pm

Break

3:45–5:00 pm

Lectures 7 & 8

5:00–7:00 pm

Dinner on your own

7:00–8:30 pm

Plenary Session

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

8:00–9:00 am

Continental Breakfast

9:00–10:15 am

Lectures 9 & 10

10:15–10:45 am

Break

10:45 am–NooN

Lectures 11 & 12

NooN–2:00 pm

Lunch on your own

2:00–3:15 pm

Lectures 13 & 14

3:15–3:45 pm

Break

3:45–5:00 pm

Lectures 15 & 16

6:30 pm

Reception

7:00 pm

Banquet Followed by Q&A Session

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22

8:00–9:00 am

Continental Breakfast

9:00–10:15 am

Lectures 17 & 18

10:15–10:45 am

Break

10:45 am–NooN

Lectures 19 & 20

NooN

Conclusion of Seminar

PROGRAM SCHEDULEYou will be able to choose one of the two lectures presented in each time slot below. Lecture titles will be posted as they become available at www.biblicalarchaeology.org/fest. Please check online for the latest schedule updates.

Online registration is available. Check our Web site: www.biblicalarchaeology.org/fest