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107-108 Archaeology of Greek Religion | |
Note | Formerly available as 104-247/347. Students who have completed 104-247/347 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr E Pemberton |
Prerequisites | Usually 12.5 points of first year Classics and Archaeology see Prerequisites |
Semester | Not Offered (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1-hour lecture and a 1.5-hour seminar per week |
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 | Two essays of 1500 words each, and a 1000-word take-home examination. |
Prescribed Texts | Materials prepared by the department. |
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