Religions of Ancient Greece and Rome unit (HTC341)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

Religion permeated all facets of life in ancient Greece and Rome. This unit examines the religious practices of these civilizations through the study of literary sources and material, and culture. Lecture and discussion topics include sacred places and spaces, festivals, ritual and sacrifice, priesthoods, oracles, mystery cults, and the nature of the gods. Emphasis is placed on the social and political roles of religion in ancient societies.

Summary

Unit name	Religions of Ancient Greece and Rome
Unit code	HTC341
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	History and Classics
Coordinator	Doctor Charlotte Dunn
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate awareness of the major forms of ancient Greek and Roman religious practices and experiences.
• Distinguish between primary and secondary sources of evidence for ancient Greek and Roman religions and demonstrate awareness of the problems inherent in using them.
• Critically analyse a range of primary and secondary sources for the study of ancient religions.
• Use primary and secondary sources to support a coherent written argument about a topic in ancient religions.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
090305	$2,253.00	$1,057.00	not applicable

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any College

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus: Weekly recorded 30 min. lecture & 2-hour seminar  Off Campus: Weekly lectures (1.5 hours) & 1 hour Web Conference weekly
Assessment	Reflection (10%)|Assignment (15%)|Major Essay (35%)|Take-Home Exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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