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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.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr E Pemberton

Prerequisites

see Prerequisites.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

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

Subject Description

This subject introduces the major forms of Greek religious activity through a detailed examination of specific cult sites and ritual activity. This will be supplemented by textual evidence of important theories of sacrifice, gift-giving, religious personnel and temple economics as discussed by the great scholars of Greek religion: the Cambridge School, the French School, Burkert, Jamieson, Versnel. Students who complete this subject should have acquired an understanding of the different forms of Greek cult and a knowledge of the fundamental involvement of Greek religion in Greek society and culture.

Assessment

Two essays of 1500 words each, and a 1000 word take-home examination.

Prescribed Texts

A subject reader will be available.



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