Archeology?

[Bernadette95]

I'm am very interested in Archeology. Does Seton or any other place have good Archeology study books?
Thanks in advance for any answers.
God Bless
~Mary

[OregonGirl]

I too am very interested in archaeology, especially archaeology of Ancient Egypt. I know of a book that might interest you-my aunt bought it for me recently. It is called The Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Archaeology. The subtitle on the inside page is "The key sites, who discovered them, and how to become an archaeologist." Published by Hermes House, 2009 (They have a website : www.hermeshouse.com). Of course when you purchase a modern book on most any subject you should expect liberal opinions and this book is no exception, including sections about carbon dating and "proofs" for evolution. And if you plan to go into this field, this is definitely something you will encounter and you will need to understand why this is erroneous in order to fight it. However, the pictures and layout of the book is very pleasing and with the names of important finds and persons, dates, places, you will have some grounds to start your own research. Also this book is interesting because it helps you understand that an archaeologist is not just someone who plays around in the dirt-no! An archaeologist is a historian, a surveyor, a map maker, a scientist, a librarian, an expert in architecture, jewelery, pottery, biology, languages, culture, art, music, religion, etc. I could go on and on... There is also a section entitled "Getting Involved," which includes field schools, training digs, themed travel, and national and local societies as ways to participate in the field of archaeology. Under the section "Learning More," it gives you ideas and information about what to expect if you want to go to a university or college to study archaeology or ways to learn more on on your own without going to college.
I hope this helps. May God bless you.

Jessica

[OregonGirl]

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[Bernadette95]

Thank you so much Jessica! You were such a great help.
God Bless You.
~Mary

[OregonGirl]

Say I realized soon after I submitted those posts that I didn't mention what Seton has to offer that will help you with your study of archaeology! In 9th grade, if I remember correctly, they let you choose between two studies for your science course. The one I chose was Earth Science. This course is very good for prospective archaelogists because you not only learn about weather, ect. but, rocks, minerals, and even some paleontology. They also go over why carbon dating is inaccurate. Also, they give you a supplementary book called The World That Perished, which deals with physical evidence (such as the frozen mammoths of Siberia, who evidently were so quickly overcome that they died with plants still in their mouths!) for the Great Flood of Noah described in the Bible. Absolutely cool book! In 10th grade, you will take Biology, the study of life, so this will include a study of plants, all forms of animals, the human body, and cells. In this course too they supplement with the encyclical Humani Generis of Pope Pius XII, which condemns evolutionist principles (if my memory serves me correctly). In both 9th and 10th grade Seton gives you a very good understanding of why evolution is in error.
In 10th grade you will also cover World history and then in 11th grade American history. These I would recommend studying very well especially if you do not plan to attend a Catholic college after highschool because 1) you will be able to more easily recognize error in secular college courses and 2) even if your interest in archaeology remains more on the level of a hobby and you don't end up going to college, as an adult you will not have the time like you have now to study. There may be more things in the electives that will help too, so may be look over you options there (geography, languages-maybe even taking more than the two years of foreign language required).

God bless you!
Jessica

[Bernadette95]

Thanks so much. Now that you recommend Earth Science for 9th grade I'll will probably do that.
The supplementary book sounds neat too. I will take a look at that.

[Leipreachán]

Eh? was it good? I didn't do 9th grade with Seton.

[Bernadette95]

Eh? was it good? I didn't do 9th grade with Seton.

What? Earth Science? I'll tell you if is good when I start it. But Jessica said it was good.