12967 - Religions of the Classical World (1)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the Course the student has acquired general knowledge 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. Able to communicate in oral form on the main topics of the discipline.

Course contents

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

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

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

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

Between these two distinct didactic units the student is free to choose which to attend, bearing in mind that the one given in III period has more general character, while the one given in the fourth period is a more specific topic.

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

Polytheism in classical antiquity. The cult of Mithra.

List of topics: The History of Religions and its method. General characters of polytheism. The cult of Mithra.

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

General characters of polytheism.

List of topics: The History of Religions and its method. General characters of polytheism.

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

Ancient mystery cults. The cult of Mithra.

List of topics: Ancient mystery cults. The cult of Mithra.

Readings/Bibliography

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

1. M.V. CERUTTI, Storia delle religioni, EDUCatt, Milano 2014;

2. W. BURKERT, Antichi culti misterici, Laterza, Roma-Bari 1989,1991;

3. J. RIES, Il culto di Mithra. Dall'India vedica ai confini dell'Impero romano, Jaca Book, Milano 2013;

4.  Notes from lectures and seminars and individual readings.

NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS: ADD:

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

 

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

1. M.V. CERUTTI, Storia delle religioni, EDUCatt, Milano 2014;

2. W. BURKERT, Antichi culti misterici, Laterza, Roma-Bari 1989,1991;

3. Notes from lectures and seminars and individual readings.

NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS: ADD:

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

 

 

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

1. J. RIES, Il culto di Mithra. Dall'India vedica ai confini dell'Impero romano, Jaca Book, Milano 2013;
2. Appunti dalle lezioni e dai seminari e letture individuali.

NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS: ADD:

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

Teaching methods

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

The Course consist of: 60 hours of frontal teachings in classroom (obligatory frequency),  held by the titular teacher.

The Course also consist of: a few hours of supplementary didactics (obligatory frequency),  held by collaborators of the teacher.

The course is aimed at students of intermediate level, and proposes the drafting (optional) of written reports, provides for the reading of texts in Latin and Greek, which will always be presented with facing Italian translation and properly commented. The course is generally frequented by foreign students.

12967 RELIGIONS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD (1) (6 CFU)

The Course consist of: 30 hours of frontal teachings in classroom, held by the titular teacher.

The Course also consist of: a few hours of supplementary didactics, held by collaborators of the teacher.

The course is aimed at students of intermediate level, and proposes the drafting (optional) of written reports, provides for the reading of texts in Latin and Greek, which will always be presented with facing Italian translation and properly commented. The course is generally frequented by foreign students.

Assessment methods

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

Top marks will be awarded to a student displaying an overall understanding of the topics discussed during the lectures, combined with a critical approach to the material and a confident and effective use of the appropriate terminology.

Average marks will be awarded to a student who has memorized the main points of the material and is able to summarise them satisfactorily and provide an effective critical commentary, while not demonstrating full use of the appropriate terminology.

It will be deemed to have failed the exam if the student presents significant errors in its understanding and non-acquisition of the general lines of the subject, along with a bad utilization of the appropriate terminology.

Teaching tools

The Course includes the use of the Library of the Section of Storia antica (via Zamboni, 38) of the Department of Storia Culture Civilta' (DiSCi) for research and word processing.

Office hours

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