P. E. Macalister Field Archaeology Award
International
American Schools of Oriental Research
· November 2014
for an archaeologist who, during his/her career, has made outstanding contributions to ancient Near Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean archaeology
Commendation for work on "el mundo jdueochristianeo antiguo"
International
Anahuac University, Mexico City
· October 2014
Deans’ commendation for Teaching Excellence
University
Duke University
· 2013
IN PRINT
Department
Duke Universiy Women's Studies
· 2013
for REDISCOVERING EVE; ANCIENT ISRAELITE WOMEN IN CONTEXT
Deans’ commendation for Teaching Excellence
University
Duke University
· 2010
Outstanding Service in Mentoring
International
Society of Biblical Literature and the Committee on the Status of Women in the Profession
· November 2008
Education Endowment Award
National
Women’s Institute for Continuing Jewish Education
· 2001
Alumnae Achievement Award
School
Wellesley College
· 1999
equivalent to honorary degree
Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award Nominee
University
Duke University
· 1994
Severinghaus Award
School
Wellesley College
· 1991
for outstanding contributions of an alumna in religion
National
National Endowment for the Humanities
· 1990
Howard Foundation Fellowship for Independent Research
National
George A. and Eliza Gardner Foundation, at Brown University
· 1985
National
national Endowment for the Humanities
· 1982
Wellesley College Scholar
School
Wellesley College
· 1964
1962-64