Religion in the Roman Empire
RELI 240
Spring 2014
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01
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An introduction to the religious practices of ancient Rome, from the Republic to the Empire and its conversion to Christianity. Attention will be given to the gods and their veneration, divination and sacrifice, religion and the family, religion and the state, and official attitudes toward foreign cults. |
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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 Major Requirement for: (RELI-MN)(RELI) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Suggested Possible Readings:
Valerie M. Warrior, ROMAN RELIGION
James B. Rives, RELIGION IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Clifford Ando, ROMAN RELIGION
Mary Beard, John North, & Simon Price, RELIGIONS OF ROME
Hugh Bowden, MYSTERY CULTS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
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Examinations and Assignments:
1 exam, 1 mid-semester paper, 1 final paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course fulfills the "Historical Traditions" requirement for the Religion Department major. |
| Instructor(s): Cameron,Ron Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK302; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 6 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 6 | SO: 8 | FR: X |
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