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 107-103 Religious Movements: Origins versus Constructions

Note

Formerly available as 104-226/326. Students who have completed 104-226/326 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

2nd and 3rd year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr R G Jenkins

Prerequisites

Usually 12.5 points of first year Classics and Archaeology see Prerequisites

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Contact

A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

The historical origins contrasted and one earliest construction of four representative religious movements are studied each year. Students on completion of this subject should have acquired an enhanced understanding of the dynamic relationship between the historical origins of various religious movements and the way their earliest adherents constructed those origins. An understanding of the function of religion in ancient society should result.

Assessment

Written work totalling 2000 words, and a 2-hour examination.

Prescribed Texts

A subject reader will be available.



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