American Schools of Oriental Research / PacSW

The 2009 Annual Meeting of the Pacific Southwestern Region of the American Schools of Oriental Research will be held jointly with the Pacific Coast Region of the Society of Biblical Literature and with the Western Region of the American Academy of Religion March 22-23, 2009 at Santa Clara University, California. Members wishing to present papers should send or email a one-page abstract to the appropriate section chair listed below by October 1, 2008. First-time presenters and graduate students are encouraged to submit completed papers. Papers from established scholars are particularly encouraged.

Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
Papers are invited in all relevant geographic regions (Iran, Mesopotamia, Western Asia, Egypt, Cyprus and the Aegean) and for all relevant periods of time (prehistory through the Islamic era). They may focus on individual excavation projects, on thematic or synthetic studies, on issues of method and theory, and more. Submit abstracts or papers to: Tammi Schneider.The School of Religion, Claremont Graduate University. 831 North Dartmouth Ave. Claremont, CA 91711.
909-607-3217. Email: Tammi Schneider

Neo-Assyrian Insights on Ancient Israel & the Hebrew Bible (Joint Session ASOR & SBL)
The Neo-Assyrian Insights on Ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible unit invites 10-15 minute papers that briefly suggest a question or area that should be given (more) attention within the intersection of Neo-Assyrian and biblical studies. The paper should contribute to the theme, “What questions should we be asking?,” and presenters may be asked to participate in a panel discussion. The session will include some invited papers. For more information email Brad E. Kelle



For further information on the call for papers, or needing assistance in submitting a paper on an area not covered in the above program units, may contact the ASOR/PacSW Regional Coordinator: Tammi Schneider.The School of Religion, Claremont Graduate University. 831 North Dartmouth Ave. Claremont, CA 91711. 909-607-3217. Email: Tammi Schneider

Pre-registration information and materials will be sent to all members, and will be available at http://www.sjsu.edu/wecsor/. In order to receive full program copy and details of meeting arrangements, you must return the pre-registration form to the WECSOR office.