We are all here because we like NT Greek and the Bible right? I would hope so, at least. Here is my general background: Bachelor of Science degree (geology, with anthropology minor). and am currently working a contract job that is not degree-related (but science-related). Exciting? I know, it certainly is! I guess my question is: if I wanted to go to graduate school what could I do that combines geology, archaeology, and NT Greek? I have now developed an interest in learning some ancient languages (NT Greek, Biblical Hebrew, and Latin) but I also believe in the "hard sciences." I still like my rocks and I guess....dead people(?).
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Obviously, there is this thing called "geoarchaeology" and "archaeological stratigraphy" but I have not found graduate programs (in US universities) in either. My anthropology background is rather small but I always tried emphasizing my huge interest in archaeology. I took a few courses in Mediterranean archaeology (an actual course on Mediterranean archaeology) and Egyptian archaeology. I was quite saddened that I didn't do actual archaeology in either of these classes. I am looking perhaps more toward a specialization(?) in Mediterranean archaeology, preferably Early Christianity. I know there is "Biblical archaeology" but that has a stronger emphasis on Old Testament times, Israel, strictly Hebrew language, etc. even though that area is technically "Mediterranean." Even though I am a "hard sciences" person I also have a strong interest in NT Greek and early biblical texts/translation.
I have contacted a few professors in the past year but usually their responses are "good luck kid, you'll need it." In other words, no real way to help lead me in the right direction. I contacted the one professor who taught my archaeology classes but he never replied back to any of my emails. So pretty much, I'm on my own. I have researched a few universities that offer biblical archaeology graduate programs, not so much "classical archaeology" programs yet (if they exist). Note that I would prefer to stick with an orthodox Christian university-preferably a Catholic one (I am Catholic afterall; I do not think I would be treated well at a non-Catholic but Christian university); I have had quite enough with secular universities. Have had professors state all kinds of wacky things that just make me sad.
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So, advice? Comments? Or is this just me ranting about this out loud?