Last modified: 26 Oct 2023 16:46
This course will explore religions of Ancient Greece and Rome.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | Word Count | 1500 | ||
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | Word Count | 1500 | ||
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Evaluate | students will be expected: i. to identify and critically analyse primary and secondary material; ii. reflect upon the materials and formulate an appreciation of antiquity |
| Factual | Understand | students will be expected: i. to critically apply knowledge in a range of formats and presentational styles, |
| Conceptual | Apply | Students 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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