Tyler

Tyler Junior College government professor and Fulbright scholar Dr. Manoucher Khosrowshahi is taking reservations for "Turkey: Biblical and Archeological Tour of Asia Minor," his annual 10 day travel study tour, planned for March 6-15, publicity officials announced.

Designed to enrich the American public's knowledge of early Christianity, archeology, Turkey and the Middle East, tour stops will include Istanbul, Ankara, Cappodocia, Konya, Termessos, Hierapolis, Assos, the Mediterranean Sea, Bosphorus, Canakkale, Dardanells, Ephesus, and Troy.

According to Khosrows-hahi, more than half of the places referred to in the Bible are also located in modern day Turkey -- from Tarsus, Ephesus, Antioch, Harran, Noah's landing on Mount Ararat in the east, to the Aegean coast in the west.

The Aegean coast is believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her final mortal years and the Seven Churches of the Revelation.

The 10-day tour, set for March 6-15, is $1,385 for the land portion plus the cost of airfare, for double occupancy and includes ground transportation; accommodations in four star hotels; two meals per day; professional, English speaking tour guides; and all taxes, tips and fees. Students will travel with a $150 reduced cost of $1,235 plus the cost of airfare.

A deposit of $535 is required before Friday, Dec. 5; and full payment is due by Jan. 9.

Because of space limitations, enrollment for the tour is on a first come, first served basis. The tour is open to the public; however, TJC students may enroll in a special government course to receive three credit hours.

For more information, contact Khosrowshahi at 903-510-2279, e mail him at mkho@tjc.edu, or visit the Web site http://www.tjc.edu/turkey.