REL302
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Greek and Roman Religions
Religion
College of Liberal Arts
Course Subject Code
REL
Course Number
302
Status
Active
Course Attributes
BHUM: GenEd-Breadth/Humanities, CEA: ProgCLA-CEA and Au Pair, EMCL: Major-Classical Stu Elective, MCLA: Major-Classical Studies, MITA: Major-Italian
Course Short Title
Greek and Roman Religions
Course Long Title
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Course Description
An introduction to the religious thought and practices of the ancient Greeks, Romans, and (in this context) the early Christians. Topics include ritual, worship, and sacrifice; beliefs about the underworld and afterlife; the ancient mystery cults and the rise of Christianity; philosophical challenges to religion; the conflict of paganism and Christianity. Emphasis is placed on original literary, artistic, and archaeological sources.
Min
4
Repeatable
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Course Restrictions
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Equivalent Course(s)
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