Seminar
at Sea
Early Judaism and
the Rise of the Synagogue
WITH PROFESSOR
JODI MAGNESS
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scholarship.
archaeology and Bible
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Travel/Study cruises feature intensive
equally important pursuits. Our BAS
cruise where relaxing and learning are
Next winter treat yourself to a luxurious
Seminar at Sea 2016
30+ years of quality educational tours & seminars
on Biblical scholarship and archaeology
Washington, DC 20016
4710 41st Street, NW
BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY
TRAVEL/STUDY
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Our enlightening tours of Israel, Egypt and other lands of the ancient
Biblical and classical world are led by master guides.
Lectures and people
fascinating, dinner
conversations
priceless…
We closed the dining
room each night!
Our seminars have ranged from weekend programs throughout the United States and Canada to
week-long summer programs on college campuses and retreat centers, and to two-week-long
programs on the campus of Oxford University. We also organize Seminars at Sea, where participants enjoy the pleasures of a cruise while attending daily lectures from a top renowned scholar.
Leading our seminars are the top names in Biblical studies and archaeology from North America
and around the world.
WHAT PEOPLE
ARE SAYING ABOUT
SEMINAR AT SEA…
A Passion for Learning—
the BAS Travel/Study Program
For more than 30 years, the Biblical Archaeology Society’s Travel/Study program has presented
a wide variety of educational programs and tours for people who have an unending interest in
Biblical studies and in the archaeology of the Biblical lands.
Matching the quality of the teaching at our Travel/Study
programs is the high level of interest on the part of our
participants. They come from varied backgrounds with
a broad knowledge base and delight in the company of
their fellow participants—people who share their love of the
Bible and archaeology.
S E M I N A R AT S E A : E A S T E R N C A R I B B E A N L E C T U R E S E R I E S
Early Judaism and
the Rise of the Synagogue
WITH PROFESSOR JODI MAGNESS
Our ever-popular “Seminar at Sea”
program combines the finest Biblical
scholarship with a luxurious and
unforgettable vacation.
Follow the Caribbean sun next winter aboard Princess
Cruises’ ® brand-new,
next-generation luxury cruise ship Regal
Princess. You will have the opportunity to
relax, revive and create unforgettable memories while learning about the important
role that material culture plays in our understanding of the Bible. Renowned Biblical scholar Dr. Jodi Magness of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
will be your guide into this fascinating
realm of scholarship as you experience the beauty and wonders of
the eastern Caribbean. BAS is
delighted to be your host on
this unforgettable voyage of
discovery, and we invite
you to join us!
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(All taxes, port fees and dining gratuities are included. Airfare is not included.)
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records. Signing below is not only for payment, but also acknowledgement of the terms and conditions of this travel program. Enter your name
as listed on your payment credit card and send this completed form with
$250 per person deposit to the address below by Sept. 15, 2015. Rates
subject to change after Sept. 15 , 2015. Balance due Nov. 1, 2015.
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Mexico
Early Judaism and the Rise of the Synagogue
WITH PROFESSOR JODI MAGNESS
Eastern Caribbean Itinerary
About the Ports of Call
January 31
Princess Cays, The Bahamas
Depart Ft. Lauderdale
Enjoy a private resort and beach party on
the unspoiled island of Eleuthera—a Princess
Cruise Lines exclusive port-o-call! While
there, take in the views from the observation
tower. Enjoy a barbecue. Sip a cool drink or
browse the shops and the local craft market.
All of Princess Cays’ facilities are linked by
walkways for you to easily access and enjoy!
February 1
Princess Cays, Bahamas
February 2
At Sea
February 3
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
February 4
The U.S. Virgin Islands have an amazing
blend of easy-going island ways and American practicality. St. Thomas, capital of the
island group, has every imaginable sport for
you: snorkeling, golfing, hiking, and sailing.
Just a few miles away lay St. John and Virgin
Islands National Park. Stunning mountain
scenery, crystalline waters, and white-sand beaches with palms swaying in the
breeze—truly a slice of paradise. Plus St. Thomas is a duty-free shopping mecca!
St. Maarten
February 5
At Sea
February 6
At Sea
February 7
Ft. Lauderdale
St. Maarten
About the Regal Princess®
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walkway which USA TODAY calls one of the “Top Gee-Whiz Features at Sea” —
you’ll quickly come to love the many exciting dining and entertainment options
available on this majestic ship. Click here to take a video tour and learn more
about the luxurious Regal Princess http://www.princess.com/learn/ships/gp/
St. Maarten offers a delightful case of
legendary “split personality” and an international reputation for the finest cuisine in
the Caribbean! Come experience the Dutch’s
16 square miles of “St. Maarten” island, then
head over to “St. Martin,” the French’s 21
square miles. No passport or visa necessary—just cross over and see what differences await you!
Meet Jodi Magness
Dr. Jodi Magness (www.jodimagness.org) holds
a senior endowed chair in the department of
religious studies at the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill: the Kenan Distinguished
Map of Cruise
Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism. She received her B.A. in archaeology and
history from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1977) and her Ph.D. in
Fort Lauderdale
classical archaeology from the University of Pennsylvania (1989).
Princess Cays
During the course of her career, Professor Magness has participated on
Atlantic Ocean
20 different excavations in Israel and Greece, including codirecting the
1995 excavations in the Roman siege works at Masada. From 2003–2007
she codirected excavations in the late Roman fort at Yotvata, Israel, and
since 2011 she has directed an excavation project at Huqoq in Galilee.
Saint Thomas
Caribbean Sea
Saint Maarten
Dr. Magness is a member of the Managing Committee of the American
School of Classical Studies at Athens and the Program Committee of the
Society of Biblical Literature. She has also been a member of the Board
of Trustees of the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in
Jerusalem (and past Vice-President).
Program Rates
and Conditions
Pricing*
DBL
Stateroom w/Balcony, Partial View: $2,246 $3,095
Stateroom w/Balcony, Full View:
Please read carefully and sign
on registration form.
Responsibility:The Biblical Archaeology
Society, Princess Cruise Lines, Washington,
D.C., and their affiliates, assignees,
representatives, cooperative agents and
your travel agent act only as agents for the
passenger with respect to transportation,
hotels and automobile contractors. They
exercise every care possible, but they
cannot be held responsible for personal
injury in connection with the service of
any airplane, train, automobile, carriage
or other conveyance used in carrying out
this tour. Nor are they responsible for
delay, accident, sickness, loss of personal
property, strikes, armed conflict, additional
SS
$2,156 $2,611
Interior Stateroom:
expenses due to the weather, disruption
of advertised schedules, companies or
individuals engaged in the conveying of
passengers; said companies or individuals
are governed by the laws of the country of
operation; recourse for any mishap must
be filed locally. Unforeseen conditions may
necessitate tour changes and the right is reserved to make such changes or withdraw
the tour as deemed advisable. No changes
are anticipated in this tour, but in the event
it becomes necessary or advisable for the
comfort or well being of the passengers to
alter the itinerary arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty to
the operators. The right is also reserved to
refuse to accept or retain any passengers on
any tour at any time. All cooperating IATA or
ARC airlines and steamship companies are
not held responsible for any act, omission
or event during the time the passengers are
not on board; the limit of their liability is
that of a common carrier and the passage
contract in use by such carriers, when
issued, shall constitute the sole contract
between companies and the purchase of
this tour and/or passenger. Participation
implies agreement with the foregoing.
Cruise Members Requesting a Roommate
Assigned by BAS:We will try to arrange
roommates for those traveling alone who
prefer to share a cabin with another participant. If we are unable to find a roommate
and a single cabin must be assigned, or if
due to cancellation, illness or any other rea-
Prices are listed double occupancy/single occupancy.
Rates subject to change after September 15, 2015.
$2,476 $3,555
son, a single cabin must be assigned at any
time, the cruise line’s single supplement
must be paid by the tour member.
Submission:Please return above form
completed with signatures, a copy of your
passport, your check/money order payable
to Biblical Archaeology Society or valid
credit card information for the total deposit
amount and mail to: Biblical Archaeology
Society Travel, 4710 41st St. NW, Washington,
DC 20016.
*Note that travel insurance is highly
recommended.You are encouraged to
apply within 21 days of our receipt of your
deposit to obtain coverage from a Travel
Insurance company. Best quality coverage
occurs if applied within 15 days of our
receipt of deposit. We recommend but you
are not limited to www.travelinsuranceselect.com. Visit them online or call them at
1-­800-­937-­1387. Please mention that you are
taking a tour with the Biblical Archaeology
Society Travel Study Programs.
For More Information:Phone:
1-­800-­221-­4644 x216 • Fax: 202-­364-­2636
E-­mail: travelstudy@bib-­arch.org • Web
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E-mail: travelstudy@bib-arch.org • Register online at www.biblicalarchaeology.org/sea