Calvin University Archaeology Program

11/01/2024

In collaboration with the Calvin University Archaeology Program and the Historical Studies department, Calvin University warmly invites you to a celebration on November 18, 2024 to honor a milestone in cultural heritage and international collaboration. The recent inscription of the archaeological site at Umm Al-Jimāl, Jordan, to the UNESCO World Heritage List is a testament to a fruitful partnership between the Department of Antiquities of Jordan and Calvin faculty, including the late Dr. Bert de Vries and Dr. Darrell Rohl. For over half a century, the cooperation between these Jordanian and U.S. partners has fostered a deep bond between Calvin University and the people of Jordan.

This day-long event will commemorate this remarkable achievement and allow Calvin University to congratulate the Jordanian people and thank the many partners involved in this 50-year journey. It will showcase the interdisciplinary research that has been a hallmark of the Umm Al-Jimāl Archaeological Project and reaffirm Calvin's commitment to continuing this legacy.

The day of celebration will embody the collaborative spirit that has been the cornerstone of the Umm Al-Jimāl Archaeological Project. It will highlight partnership, perseverance, and the shared commitment to preserving our global heritage for future generations. The event will feature public presentations on the Project’s diverse research initiatives, followed by a ceremony where Calvin officials and distinguished guests will discuss the significance of Umm Al-Jimāl's contribution to world heritage. The day will conclude with a reception, accompanied by a visual exhibit that brings to life the rich history of Umm Al-Jimāl through artifacts and interactive displays.

Click the link below to read more about the Umm Al-Jimāl story and the event schedule on the Calvin Events Calendar.

https://calvin.edu/events/umm-al-jimal-unesco-world-heritage-site-celebration-1731938400

01/17/2024

Our graduates go on to some of the best graduate school programs in the world. Here's celebrating Jessica Petrie DeMaso's successful publication of her MA research, completed at Newcastle University. Well done, Jessica and colleagues!!

Archaeologists at Newcastle University have revealed the story behind one of the largest and most unusual hoards of late-Roman metalware ever discovered in the British Isles.

09/20/2023

09/20/2023

A little update on some of the activities of our very own Dr. Darrell J. Rohl and some of our amazing students. We're super proud of Prof. Rohl, Abi, and Parker. Way to show off Calvin and our archaeology program on the world stage!

01/10/2023

Please check out this great short film, produced by students as part of our archaeological work at The Umm el-Jimal Project in Jordan! Congrats to Dr. Darrell J. Rohl on the work that's happening here and his starring role in this film!

Two Calvin University film and media production students produced

12/13/2022

Please take 11 minutes to watch this recent film, produced by two Calvin University Communication Department Film & Media students in collaboration with our The Umm el-Jimal Project in Jordan. Special thanks to Dr. Darrell J. Rohl and Calvin University Off-Campus Programs for this opportunity and to the Nagel Institute for the Study of World Christianity for generous funding that made this film possible!

During the 50th archaeological dig season of 2000-year-old ruins in the Jordanian town of Umm el-Jimal, local experts, American archaeologists, and universit...

11/18/2022

We're so proud of the work Dr. Darrell J. Rohl and the The Umm el-Jimal Project team are doing in Jordan. Archaeological research and cultural heritage development in partnership with the local community, making a global impact!

09/09/2022

Q. What can you do after studying Archaeology and History at University?
A. Become King of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and 14 other Commonwealth Realms.

"The Prince went to Cambridge University in 1967 to read archaeology and anthropology at Trinity College. He changed to history for the second part of his degree, and in 1970 was awarded a 2:2 degree." Here are some sources to back this up:

https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/biographies/hrh-prince-wales
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/oct/09/prince-of-wales-settles-in-at-cambridge-university-archive-1967

9 October 1967: The Prince, who is reading archaeology, was greeted by 1,000 sightseers who had gathered outside the Great Gate

06/24/2022

It's been a couple of weeks since we finished our Calvin University Calvin University Off-Campus Programs Middle East Study Tour but here's the final weekly recap video. Thanks to Abi and Andrew for putting these together!

06/02/2022

Week 2 of our Middle East Study Tour and Archaeological Field School was a great success and lots of fun!

05/20/2022

We're in Jordan now, with 13 students on Calvin University Historical Studies Department courses (Archaeological Fieldwork and The Modern Middle East), doing archaeology at The Umm el-Jimal Project and enjoying the spectacular sites, tastes, and hospitality of Jordan. Here's a short video highlighting our first wonderful week! Calvin University Calvin University Off-Campus Programs