OVERVIEW

The course offers a scientific analysis of religion in Ancient Age, from a historical and
anthropological point of view.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Being able to interpret religious phenomena of Ancient Age by analyzing specific issues on a
theological, ritual, mythic and cultural level, according to modern hermeneutics

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course
Fundamentals of the discipline. Fundamentals of anthropology of religion, with a focus on Classical
World. Shamanism in Greece: an open issue. For further information about the contents of the
course, students can contact the professor: ubalugli@gmail.com

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The reading list for this course, together with the lecturer's suggestions and instructions are available on the Italian
version of the web page.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

UBALDO LUGLI (President)

ROSANNA ROCCA

LESSONS

LESSONS START

February 12, 2018

Class schedule

RELIGIONS OF CLASSICAL WORLD

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral exam is meant to assess students' knowledge of the topics of the course, their command of
specific terminology and their ability to critically discuss general and specific topics addressed by
the course. Minimum 'pass' requirements are: being familiar with authors and theories of this
discipline; having a fair knowledge of the major historical and cultural issues analyzed during the
course. The main requirements for 'Excellence' are: a solid, deep knowledge of the topic of the
course, and the ability to refer one's knowledge to the theoretical apparatus of the discipline.
Students' participation in class will also be evaluated.

Exam schedule