Religions of Ancient Greece and Rome unit (HTC341)

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

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
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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%)
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Textbooks

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

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