The course offers a scientific analysis of religion in Ancient Age, from a historical and anthropological point of view.
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
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
The reading list for this course, together with the lecturer's suggestions and instructions are available on the Italian version of the web page.
Ricevimento: For students: After class, by appointment (ubalugli@gmail.com) For graduating students: by appointment (ubalugli@gmail.com)
UBALDO LUGLI (President)
ROSANNA ROCCA
February 12, 2018
RELIGIONS OF CLASSICAL WORLD
Oral exam
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.
