Earn Your M.A. or Ph.D. in Archaeology
Earn a Master's or Ph.D. in Archaeology from Lipscomb University. Our expert faculty guide students through archaeological digs and research publications to enhance their knowledge in the Ancient Near East. Hands-on experience with artifacts and collections are located on-campus through the Lanier Center for Archaeology. Pave the way through a career in archaeology or as a postsecondary educator. Request program information today.
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Degree Snapshots
Master's in Archaeology and Biblical Studies
• 2 years to complete
• Archaeological material studies
• Museum studies and lab work
• Development and presentation of primary research
• Integration of social science and biblical studies
• Knowledge of methods and theories in archaeology
Ph.D. in Archaeology and the Ancient Near East
• Over 10 seminar courses to choose from to bolster your primary research
• Adjunct teaching opportunity; preparation for a postsecondary education
• Development and presentation of primary research
• Hands-on archaeological dig opportunities
• Support and collaboration from expert faculty
• Small class sizes and Christian community
Middle Eastern countries of study
Total Artifacts
Research and Field Projects
Lanier Center for Archaeology
Lipscomb students have access to the research and resources provided on-campus through the Lanier Center for Archaeology. Dig deeper into the field and make an impact.
Hands-on Field and Publication Projects
Archaeological digs in the ancient near east are part of the curriculum at Lipscomb. Students work side-by-side with faculty to conduct primary research and publish the results of this research in locations such as Cyprus, Egypt and Kazakhstan, with projects spanning the second millennium BC/BCE to Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages.
Expert Faculty
Our renowned faculty guide students through their journey to become an Archaeologist - but it doesn't stop there. Lipscomb supports students' careers post-graduation as they enhance their field of expertise.
Student Stories
Andrew McCall, M.A. '22
"This program features an array of classes taught by our extremely knowledgeable professors covering all of the wide and varied aspects of the field."
Rebecca Ross, Ph.D. '23
"We learn the history, theory, methodology, [or] a site or artifact [of] importance in the classroom, and then in the summers we're in the field applying our studies to the real world of digging.”
Eli Hosse, Student Fellowship
“Research adds to the context of both the biblical narrative and to the knowledge pool of human history. Not only does it allow us clearer insight into the Scriptures, it tells us more about our place in God's creation.”
