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History & Political Science

Tour the Old Emmanuel Missionary College Campus

   Agenda Submission | Posted on April 12, 2026
   Event Date: April 18, 2026 03:00 pm
Back in 1901, Andrews University used to be called Emmanuel Missionary College (EMC) and the original campus in Berrien Springs was located at the Berrien County 1839 Courthouse Square, near the Berrien Springs downtown.  The 1839 Courthouse is... read more

Religion Forum with Øystein S. LaBianca

   Religion & Biblical Languages | Posted on February 18, 2026
   Event Date: February 17, 2026 11:30 am
At the Religion Student Forum, Øystein S. LaBianca revisits the heritage of biblical archaeology at Andrews University, from the pioneering era of Siegfried H. Horn to today’s work at Tall Hisban in Jordan. While early generations sought to... read more

Tarragindi Archaeological Dig

   History & Political Science | Posted on July 3, 2025
Children aged 6–18, who either live in Berrien Springs or attend a private school, church school, public school or a home school program in the Berrien Springs school district, are all eligible to participate for free in the... read more

Bible Lands Study Tour 2023

   Campus Announcements | Posted on May 25, 2023
The 2023 Bible Lands Study Tour is currently traveling in Turkey and completes its tour next month in Egypt. Here the group celebrates their climb to the summit of Mount Nemrut. The tour is sponsored by the Departments... read more

Bible Lands Study Tour 2023

   Religion & Biblical Languages | Posted on May 9, 2023
The Bible Lands Study Tour 2023, sponsored by the Departments of History & Political Science, Biology, and Religion & Biblical Languages, begins travels to Turkey, Mount Ararat and Egypt from May 10–June 6, 2023. ... read more

New Discoveries About Noah's Ark in Ararat

   Religion & Biblical Languages | Posted on March 29, 2023
   Event Date: March 28, 2023 11:30 am
Randy Younker, professor of archaeology and history of antiquity, director of the PhD (Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology) program and director of the Institute of Archaeology, will present a lecture titled "New Discoveries in Ararat" during the... read more

Lecture: Origins and Life Processes

   Religion & Biblical Languages | Posted on January 19, 2023
   Event Date: January 24, 2023 07:00 pm
Marlene Murray, professor of biology, will present the lecture titled "Origins and Life Processes: Traveling in Ancient Times, Customs and Cultures." As a component of the Bible Lands Study Tour Lectures, the Departments of... read more

"Egypt and the Bible" -- A Lecture

   Religion & Biblical Languages | Posted on October 27, 2022
   Event Date: November 1, 2022 07:00 pm
You are invited to participate in the presentation "Egypt and the Bible" by L.S. Baker, associate director, Andrews University Press, in preparation for the upcoming Bible Lands Study Tour 2023. The lecture is on the importance of Egypt... read more