12967 - Religions of the Classical World (1)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the Course the student possesses general knowledges on the history of the studies, on the methodology of the religio-historical research, and particularly on religions of the ancient Greece and Rome. It has acquired the ability to understand and use correctly the language and the specific tools of the religio-historical research. He knows the fundamental aspects of the polytheism and particularly religions of the ancient Greece and Rome. Knows the nature of the sources and problems related to their critical use for the historical reconstruction. It knows to communicate in oral shape on the main topics of the discipline.

Course contents

ATTENTION Limits of the system forces to insert in this page information relative to "the main" teaching:

15951   RELIGIONS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD (10/12 CFU) II semester

and those relative to the teachings from this "mutuati":

12967   RELIGIONS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD (1) (5/6 CFU) III period

12967   RELIGIONS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD (1) (5/6 CFU) IV period

Between these two separate didactic units the student are free to choose which to attend, bearing in mind that those given in III period has a more general and introductory character, while that given in IV period requires competences and particular attention.

USING THIS PAGE THE STUDENT PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION  IN RECONSTRUCTING THE INSTRUCTION FOR TEACHING CHOSEN BY HIM.

 

15951   RELIGIONS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD (10/12 CFU) II semester

Polytheism in classical antiquity. Communication and Silence in Religions of the Classical World.

12967   RELIGIONS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD (1) (5/6 CFU) III period

General characters of polytheism (ancient Greece).

12967   RELIGIONS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD (1) (5/6 CFU) IV period

Communication and Silence in Religions of the Classical World.

 

Readings/Bibliography

15951   RELIGIONS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD (10/12 CFU) II semestre

1.   G. FILORAMO, Che cos'è la religione. Temi metodi problemi, Einaudi, Torino 2004.

2.   Un volume a scelta tra:

      L. BRUIT ZAIDMAN and P. SCHMITT-PANTEL, La religione greca, Laterza, Roma-Bari1992;

      S. PRICE, Religions of the ancient Greeks, Cambridge University Press 1999.

      R. BUXTON, Imaginary Greece. The contexts of mythology, Cambridge University Press 1994.

3.   Eva CANTARELLA, Passato prossimo. Donne romane da Tacita a Sulpicia, Feltrinelli, Milano 2003;

4.   R. MANCINI, La lingua degli dei. Il silenzio dall'antichità al Rinascimento, Angelo Colla Editore, Costabissara (VI) 2008;

5.   Appunti dalle lezioni e dai seminari e letture individuali.

 

12967   RELIGIONS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD (1) (5/6 CFU) III period

1.   G. FILORAMO, Che cos'è la religione. Temi metodi problemi, Einaudi, Torino 2004.

2.   Un volume a scelta tra:

      L. BRUIT ZAIDMAN and P. SCHMITT-PANTEL, La religione greca, Laterza, Roma-Bari1992;

      S. PRICE, Religions of the ancient Greeks, Cambridge University Press 1999.

      R. BUXTON, Imaginary Greece. The contexts of mythology, Cambridge University Press 1994.

3.   Appunti dalle lezioni e dai seminari e letture individuali.

 

12967   RELIGIONS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD (1) (5/6 CFU) IV period

1.   Eva CANTARELLA, Passato prossimo. Donne romane da Tacita a Sulpicia, Feltrinelli, Milano 2003;

2.  R. MANCINI, La lingua degli dei. Il silenzio dall'antichità al Rinascimento, Angelo Colla Editore, Costabissara (VI) 2008;

3.   Appunti dalle lezioni e dai seminari e letture individuali.

Assessment methods

The oral examination will aim to verify the understanding of the topics dealt during the Course, the acquisition of the knowledges proposed by the Bibliography prescribed for the individual study and the ability in interpreting documents and linking of research topics and  problems.

Teaching tools

The Course includes the utilisation of library and computer lab of the Ancient History Department for researches and texts production.

Office hours

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