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Dec 21, 2024
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Academic Bulletin 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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RELST 117 - Religion in the Ancient Greco-Roman World
Credits: 4
An examination of religious beliefs, trends, and practices in ancient Greece, the Hellenistic empire founded by Alexander the Great, and Rome and its empire, from prehistory to the reign of Constantine. Topics include the history and development of the religious cultures of Greece and Rome, the role of augury, astrology and magic, the philosophical challenge to traditional religion, the spread of the mystery religions in the Hellenistic era, and the origins and growth of the Jesus movement. Students have an opportunity to read primary sources reflecting the diversity of religious beliefs and practices among the Greeks and Romans.
Distribution Requirements: HE, SB.
This course counts toward the Classical Studies minor.
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