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DR101B: RELIGIONS OF ANCIENT GREECE AND BEYOND (2023-2024)

Last modified: 26 Oct 2023 16:46


Course Overview

This course will explore religions of Ancient Greece and Rome.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term First 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?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

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 introduces students to the academic study of religion and develops a Religious Studies perspective on religions. Religions of the ancient world will be explored in their historical, systematic, and practical/ritual dimensions. Particular attention will be given to Greece, Roman, Asia Minor and beyond.

 

In addition, the course introduces students to the study of religion, dealing with issues such as: defining religion; insider/outsider problem in the study of religion; belief; and rituals as constitutive elements of the religious phenomena across time and space.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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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

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback Word Count 1500
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback Word Count 1500
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionEvaluatestudents will be expected: i. to identify and critically analyse primary and secondary material; ii. reflect upon the materials and formulate an appreciation of antiquity
FactualUnderstandstudents will be expected: i. to critically apply knowledge in a range of formats and presentational styles,
ConceptualApplyStudents will be expected: i. provide a high academic appreciation of the subject content; ii. demonstrate the ability to transfer knowledge, develop independent research skills;

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