Outreach America Est. 2001: Row 1: J. Zinck, J Elander (sponsor), K. Elander (sponsor), A. Paden, L. Paden, K. Brock, M. Otten, E. Walker, E. Bruce. Row 2: S. Collier, T. Baker, C. Crook, S. Crook, M. Kellermeyer, D. Sloan, N. Lowe, A. Nightengale, D. Gillaspie, R. Smith, E. Hartley, R. Stirrup, M. Crowson (sponsor). Alpha Chi Malachi Est. 1997: Row 1: L. Bates, J. Markwood, R. Gosser, S. Sanders. Row 2: J. Arnold, K. Williams, A. Newman. Row 3: A. McCoy, P. Baird, B. Nicholas, Z. Kelley. Row 4: L. Hale, K. Neller (sponsor), L. Jackson, M. Howard. Row 5: N. Hannum, B. Stewart. Row 6: V. Dale, M. Ryan, D. Lawson. Row 7: C. Smith, N. Smith, B. Dodd. Row 8: R. Grace, D. Roper. Row 9: J. Mayes, E. Mason, C. Fund. Row 10: R. Glenn, B. McMillan. DIGGING UP DISCOVERIES Society of Near Eastern Archaeology Est. 1998: Row 1: D. Manor (sponsor), E. Diefenbach, E. Choate, A. Grzybowski. Row 2: T. Gerald, A. Hogan, S. Davis, R. Schneider, S. Choate (speaker). Professors from a number of departments speak to the Society of Near Eastern Archaeology The Society of Near Eastern Archaeology promoted knowledge of Middle Eastern history and the significance of learning more about the issues rooted in the ancient biblical world and the implications they had for modern times. Dr. Dale Manor, professor of Bible and archaeology, created the organization in 1998. After years of intensive study, Manor recognized the importance of understanding the ancient world and began the club to encourage students to find the beauty and significance of biblical archaeology. Meetings often featured a speaker addressing an aspect of biblical archaeology. The presentations covered topics such as the history of music, women in the ancient world, excavations, historical studies, Gnosticism and Middle Eastern politics. Dr. Manor facilitated meetings and discussions which included alumni, staff, faculty and students. The diverse membership included experienced archaeologists and newcomers to archaeology. Senior Alex Grzybowski said that the lecturers shared the realities of participating in an archaeological dig. "They discuss the actual research and time that goes into the discovery of sites that are overlooked in a world where all that matters are the priceless treasures instead of the everyday mundane discoveries that actually tell us something about the past," Gryzbowski said. Manor invited archaeologists and historians, affiliated with the Beth-Shemesh archaeological dig, to speak to the group. Manor served as field director at Beth-Shemesh, located near modern-day Jerusalem. Several professors also spoke to the group. Dr. Steven Choate, associate professor of art and design, spoke about German amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann's famous discovery of Troy in the 1870s. "The (lecture] presented by Dr. Choate in the fall was quite interesting," Grzybowski said. "He presented a lecture on Heinrich Schliemann and the journey that Schliemann took to ultimately discover Troy." Other speakers included alumnus Justin Smith, who spoke about his trip to Tunisia, and Fred Moseley of Little Rock, who had traveled extensively to Egypt and met with former Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs Zahi Hawass of Egypt. The Society of Near Eastern Archaeology was an organization dedicated to helping students appreciate the relevance of archaeological discoveries to contemporary issues. The knowledge they gained from the lectures broadened their understanding of biblical culture. With this knowledge, the members of this society grew as biblical scholars and as believers. "The Bible holds the most important issues and knowledge in life," junior Erin Choate said. "It is crucial to understand how the people lived in those times, so that we can understand their actions and motivations better, and, therefore, grasp the Bible's message better." Jessica Head/Mallory Pratt Bible 1227
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