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104-247 Archaeology of Greek Religion | |
Note | Available as 104-347 at 3rd-year level. |
Credit Points | 16.7 2nd and 3rd year |
Coordinator | Dr E Pemberton |
Prerequisites | Any two Arts subjects or permission of the Head of the Department. |
Semester | 2 |
Contact | One lecture and one two-hour seminar a week, or equivalent |
Subject Description | The subject introduces the major forms of Greek religious activity, by a detailed examination of specific cult sites and ritual activity, supplemented a textual evider important theories of sacrifice, gift giving, religious personnel and temple economics are also topics in the seminars, as discussed by the great scholars of Greek religion (Cambridge School, French School, Burkert, Jamieson, Versnel). |
Assessment | 3000 words of written work (60%) and a 2-hour examination (40%). |
Prescribed Texts | The department will issue a reading guide. |
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