ANCHIST 252

Egyptian Religion


Please note: this is archived course information from 2020 for ANCHIST 252.

Description

A study of ancient Egyptian religion from the Early Dynastic period through to the end of the New Kingdom. The course will examine religious practice as well as religious thought, and will consider the patterns of belief throughout the ancient period of Egypt’s history.

Assessment:

Coursework + exam

View the course syllabus

Availability 2020

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Jennifer Hellum

Reading/Texts

Stephen Quirke, Exploring Religion in Ancient Egypt, Chicester, 2014.

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

ANCHIST 252: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in Ancient History or Classical Studies, and 30 points passed

Restrictions

ANCHIST 352