Issues in ancient Mediterranean Religions

Language

French

Prerequisites

Bachelor from the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts and Letters or The Faculty of Theology.

Main themes

A scientific approach to specific questions on the religions of the ancient Mediterranean basin.
The course deals with a series of themes concerning the various Mediterranean civilisations, with a view to the points of convergence or influence. It will examine the religions of Syria-Levant, Anatolia, Egypt and Etruria, and their relations with Greek and Latin religions.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	At the end of this course, the student will be familiar with a rigorous scientific approach to the textual and iconographic sources at the base of our knowledge.

Content

This multi-disciplinary course is made up of parts given by different lecturers. According to the years, the themes dealt with can be:

• the religions of Anatolia and  Syria-Levant and their relations with Greek and/or Egyptian world.
• the Amarnian religion in the context of the reign of Akhenaton in parallel with the monotheist religion of Moses;
• Etruscan religion and its links with the Greco-Roman world;
• the question of the Cretan and Egyptian labyrinths, on the basis of texts (notably the myth of Theseus) and ancient iconography;
• issues on Roman religion (the Great Mother of the Gods).

Teaching methods

The course is given by means of a Power-point, copiously illustrated, which includes both texts and images. It is intended to inspire a broader reflection in the student.

Evaluation methods

Oral exam, on the basis of a pre-prepared written text.

Online resources

The student will find the Power-point and course material on the Moodle server.

Bibliography

Elle sera fournie au cours selon les thèmes effectivement choisis.

Faculty or entity

EHAC