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DR152D: MAGIC, MYSTERY, SPELLS AND POTIONS IN THE ANCIENT WORLD (2023-2024)

Last modified: 01 Aug 2023 11:46


Course Overview

This course will look at magic in the ancient Greek, Roman and Ancient Near Eastern World. The course will explore the concept of magic and key themes associated with magical rituals and practitioners. 

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Samantha Newington

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • One of Certificate In Theology or () or Diploma In Theology

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course will primarily focus on Greece, Rome and the Ancient Near East (from 16th century BCE to 4th century CE). There will be core themes of focus, as follows:  

  1.  What is magic? 
  2. Magical rituals: spells and potions 
  3. Practitioners of magic: the magoi, sorceress, prophet(ess) 
  4. Magic and Religion: ancient mystery religion and Christianity 
  5. Magic and Science: medicine and warfare 

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

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Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
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Word Count 1500
Learning Outcomes
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Essay

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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualUnderstandStudents will be expected: i. to identify and critically analyse primary and secondary material; ii. Consider methodological approaches.
FactualEvaluateStudents will be expected: to critically apply knowledge in a range of formats and presentational styles especially as this course draws a broad chronology canvas; be able to communicate learning.
ConceptualApplyStudents will be expected: i. provide a firm academic appreciation of the subject content; ii. consider the broader implications of the course content and inter-disciplinary approaches.
ProceduralCreateStudents will be expected to engage with a range of technology interfaces.

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