New Virtual Exhibition from the Badè Museum: Isfahani Architecture
The Badè Museum has launched a second virtual exhibition, titled “Isfahani Architecture: Modeling Beauty in Diversity.” The exhibit features a breathtaking collection of photographs of historical mosques and palaces from Isfahan, Iran created by Bay Area artist Saïd Nuseibeh. This exhibition originally debuted as a gallery exhibit in Holbrook Hall in Fall 2019 and was…
Bade Museum Staff Collaborate on New Biblical Archaeology Youtube Series
Bade Museum Director Aaron Brody and Curator Melissa Cradic collaborated on an exciting new YouTube series that premiered this week! “Excavating the History of the Bible” (15 episodes) is sponsored by Patheos and produced by Andrew Henry, Ph.D., host of the “Religion for Breakfast” Youtube channel. Episodes will debut weekly. Check them out here: https://youtu.be/4fyI1XOselI
New Perspectives on Ancient Nubia upcoming lecture February 18th
Join us at 12pm PST on February 18th for the next installment of our virtual lecture series, “New Perspectives on Ancient Nubia.” This new series is hosted by the Badè Museum in partnership with the Archaeological Research Facility (ARF) at UC Berkeley. Dr. Solange Ashby (Barnard College) will present “Sacred Dancers: Nubian Women as Priestesses…
In Memoriam: Rev. Janice Sommervillie
“Janice impacted each of our lives in the community in deep ways through her commitment to life and ministry, dedication to making theological education accessible and helping others see, hear, and live out their callings.”
New Virtual Exhibit from the Badè Museum
What was daily life like in the ancient world? How was it similar and different from life today? These are the questions addressed in the latest exhibit from the Badè Museum of Biblical Archaeology at the Pacific School of Religion. The virtual exhibition, titled Daily Life in an Ancient Judean Town, features a selection of…
Bade Museum Object Highlight: Canaanite Lamp
The Badè Museum has more than 200 ceramic lamps in its collection! Check out our new video on a Canaanite saucer lamp, which will be featured in our digital exhibition Daily Life in an Ancient Judean Town! This upcoming virtual exhibition features a selection of objects from the museum’s archaeological collection.
Museum Director, Aaron Brody’s Letter to the Editor: Ancient Black Lives Matter
http://www.asor.org/blog/2020/07/brody-letter-to-anetoday-editor?fbclid=IwAR2gprvC_wM-LlbQ96fXS-_1JGa4SGlbEXHDrTt05p4H94LVoOGVIKMtHtE
New Perspectives on Ancient Nubia
The Badè Museum, in partnership with the Archaeological Research Facility (ARF) at UC Berkeley, presents a new virtual lecture series, “New perspectives on Ancient Nubia.” The series brings together a diverse group of scholars whose research explores various aspects of the archaeology, religion, art, and history of ancient Nubia, the region of modern-day southern Egypt to central Sudan.
Welcoming New Faculty and Adjuncts
Dear PSR Community: As we begin a new academic year, we are excited to welcome new colleagues. Earlier this spring we announced the appointment of Rev. Aizaiah Yong, who will serve as Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care and Academic Director of Ignite Institute. Aizaiah received his PhD in Practical Theology at the…