REL302

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Greek and Roman Religions

Religion College of Liberal Arts

Course Subject Code

REL

Course Number

302

Status

Active

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 Attributes

BHUM: GenEd-Breadth/Humanities, CEA: ProgCLA-CEA and Au Pair, EMCL: Major-Classical Stu Elective, MCLA: Major-Classical Studies, MITA: Major-Italian

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