Since 2000, when SAU received one of the largest archaeological collections, the university has operated The Institute of Archaeology, offering the only bachelor’s degree in archaeology available from an Adventist institution. Its annual excavations and museum have resulted in international media coverage. Current projects include new excavations in Israel to clarify the details about the reigns of David and Solomon and the early history of Judah. Project funds will be used to produce a popular book and three final report volumes printed in Hebrew and English on the Khirbet Qeiyafa project, which helps to provide new evidence for understanding the Bible.