Greeks-Romans-Christians
RELI 231
Spring 2024 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
CLST 235, COL 263 |
Western civilization emerged, in part, out of the achievements of ancient Greeks, Romans, and Christians. Art, architecture, philosophy, and literature were all forged in a crucible of clashing cultures. This course will introduce students to the religious worlds of Greek, Roman, and Christian antiquity. Attention will be given to the mythologies of the gods and cultic practices of the people, including religious sanctuaries, festivals, and sacrifices; divination, magic, and the mysteries; philosophy, ethics, and theology. We will conclude with an assessment of the rise and eventual triumph of Christians, their appropriation and critique of Greco-Roman culture, and their obsession with martyrdom and the cult of the dead. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CLST-Literature)(RELI) |
Major Readings:
Hesiod, THEOGONY AND WORKS AND DAYS
THE HOMERIC HYMNS to Demeter and Dionysos
Euripides, THE BACCHAE
Plato, EUTHYPHRO AND APOLOGY
Cicero, THE NATURE OF THE GODS
Apuleius, THE GOLDEN ASS (Book 11)
THE NEW TESTAMENT (selections)
Justin Martyr, THE FIRST APOLOGY
Eusebius, THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH (selections)
Mary Beard, John North, and Simon Price, RELIGIONS OF ROME (selections)
Valerie M. Warrior, ROMAN RELIGION
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Examinations and Assignments:
two short papers (each 5 pp. in length) and a final paper (10 pp.) |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course satisfies the "Thematic Approach" requirement for the Religion major/minor. |
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