Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q1
This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2020-2021 !
Teacher(s)
Meurant Alain; Obsomer Claude;
Language
French
Main themes
A scientific approach to specific questions on the religions of the ancient Mediterranean basin.
The course deals with a series of themes concerning the various Mediterranean civilisations, with a view to the points of convergence or influence. It will examine the religions of Syria-Levant, Anatolia, Egypt and Etruria, and their relations with Greek and Latin religions.
The course deals with a series of themes concerning the various Mediterranean civilisations, with a view to the points of convergence or influence. It will examine the religions of Syria-Levant, Anatolia, Egypt and Etruria, and their relations with Greek and Latin religions.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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At the end of this course, the student will be familiar with a rigorous scientific approach to the textual and iconographic sources at the base of our knowledge. |
Content
This multi-disciplinary course is made up of parts given by different lecturers. According to the years, the themes dealt with can be:
- the religions of Anatolia and Syria-Levant and their relations with Greek and/or Egyptian world.
- the Amarnian religion in the context of the reign of Akhenaton in parallel with the monotheist religion of Moses;
- Etruscan religion and its links with the Greco-Roman world;
- the question of the Cretan and Egyptian labyrinths, on the basis of texts (notably the myth of Theseus) and ancient iconography;
- issues on Roman religion (the Great Mother of the Gods).
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
The course is given by means of a Power-point, copiously illustrated, which includes both texts and images. It is intended to inspire a broader reflection in the student.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Oral exam, on the basis of a pre-prepared written text.
Online resources
The student will find the Power-point and course material on the Moodle server.
Bibliography
Elle sera fournie au cours selon les thèmes effectivement choisis.
Faculty or entity
GLOR
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
Certificat universitaire en langue, littérature et civilisation latines
Master [60] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Oriental Studies
Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics
Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics
Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology : General