The Arameans and Their Interactions with Assyria and Babylon
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Who Were the Arameans? An overview of the Aramean people, their origins, and their importance in ancient Near Eastern history
Module #2 Aramean Language and Culture Exploring the Aramaic language, scripts, and cultural practices
Module #3 Aramean Kingdoms and City-States Overview of the various Aramean kingdoms and city-states, including their capitals and notable rulers
Module #4 Early Encounters:Arameans and Assyria in the 13th-11th centuries BCE Examining the early interactions between the Arameans and Assyria, including trade and conflict
Module #5 Assyrian Conquests:The Aramean Perspective Analyzing the Assyrian conquests of Aramean territories and cities, including the impact on Aramean society
Module #6 Aramean Resistance to Assyrian Hegemony Exploring the various forms of Aramean resistance to Assyrian rule, including rebellions and alliances
Module #7 The Rise of Babylon:Aramean-Babylonian Relations in the 7th century BCE Examining the emergence of Babylon as a major power and its early interactions with the Arameans
Module #8 Aramean Involvement in the Babylonian Conquest of Assyria Investigating the role of Aramean city-states in the Babylonian conquest of Assyria
Module #9 Babylonian Domination:The Aramean Experience Analyzing the impact of Babylonian rule on Aramean society, culture, and politics
Module #10 Aramean Merchants and Traders in Babylon Exploring the economic relationships between Arameans and Babylonians, including trade and commerce
Module #11 Aramean Cultural Exchange with Babylon Examining the cultural exchange between Arameans and Babylonians, including the influence of Aramaic on the Akkadian language
Module #12 The Neo-Babylonian Empire:Aramean Perspectives Analyzing the Neo-Babylonian Empire from an Aramean perspective, including its achievements and legacies
Module #13 The Aramean Legacy in the Ancient Near East Examining the lasting impact of Aramean culture, language, and politics on the ancient Near East
Module #14 Aramean Influence on Judaism and Christianity Investigating the influence of Aramean language and culture on the development of Judaism and Christianity
Module #15 The Arameans in Modern Scholarship Surveying modern scholarly approaches to the study of the Arameans, including debates and controversies
Module #16 Aramean Women in History Examining the roles and experiences of Aramean women in history, including their involvement in politics and trade
Module #17 Aramean Art and Architecture Analyzing Aramean art and architecture, including their influences and innovations
Module #18 Aramean Mythology and Folklore Exploring Aramean mythology and folklore, including their stories and legends
Module #19 Primary Sources for Aramean History Introducing primary sources for the study of Aramean history, including inscriptions, artifacts, and texts
Module #20 Methodologies for Studying the Arameans Examining different methodologies for studying the Arameans, including historical, archaeological, and linguistic approaches
Module #21 Case Study:Analyzing an Aramean Inscription Applying methodologies to a specific Aramean inscription, including translation, analysis, and interpretation
Module #22 Arameans and Phoenicians:A Comparative Study Comparing and contrasting the Arameans and Phoenicians, including their cultures, economies, and politics
Module #23 Arameans and Israelites:A Comparative Study Comparing and contrasting the Arameans and Israelites, including their histories, cultures, and religious practices
Module #24 Arameans and Medes:A Comparative Study Comparing and contrasting the Arameans and Medes, including their empires, cultures, and legacies
Module #25 Arameans and Other Ancient Near Eastern Peoples Comparing and contrasting the Arameans with other ancient Near Eastern peoples, including the Hittites, Mitanni, and others
Module #26 The Arameans in Retrospect Reflecting on the significance of the Arameans in ancient Near Eastern history
Module #27 New Directions in Aramean Studies Surveying recent advances and future directions in Aramean studies
Module #28 The Relevance of the Arameans Today Examining the relevance of Aramean history and culture in the modern world
Module #29 Aramean Heritage in the Modern Middle East Exploring the modern-day legacies of the Arameans in the Middle East
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Arameans and Their Interactions with Assyria and Babylon career
