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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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