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.

 

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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 a more general and introductory character, while the one given in IV period requires competences and particular attention.

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

Polytheism in classical antiquity. Food in Religions of the Classical World.

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

General characters of polytheism (ancient Rome).

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

Food in Religions of the Classical World.

Readings/Bibliography

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

1.   G. SFAMENI GASPARRO, Introduzione alla Storia delle religioni, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2011;

2.   Un volume a scelta tra:

       Jacqueline CHAMPEAUX, La religione dei romani, Il Mulino, Bologna 2002;

      D. FEENEY, Letteratura e religione nell'antica Roma, Salerno, Roma 1998;

      U. LUGLI, Miti velati. La mitologia romana come problema storiografico, ECIG, Genova 1996;

      J. RÜPKE, La religione dei Romani, Einaudi, Torino 2004;

      J. SCHEID, La religione a Roma, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2001;

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

4.   P. SCARPI, Il senso del cibo. Mondo antico e riflessi contemporanei, Sellerio, Palermo 2005;

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

 

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

1.   G. SFAMENI GASPARRO, Introduzione alla Storia delle religioni, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2011;

2.   Un volume a scelta tra:

      Jacqueline CHAMPEAUX, La religione dei romani, Il Mulino, Bologna 2002;

      D. FEENEY, Letteratura e religione nell'antica Roma, Salerno, Roma 1998;

      U. LUGLI, Miti velati. La mitologia romana come problema storiografico, ECIG, Genova 1996;

      J. RÜPKE, La religione dei Romani, Einaudi, Torino 2004;

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

 

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

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

2.    P. SCARPI, Il senso del cibo. Mondo antico e riflessi contemporanei, Sellerio, Palermo 2005;

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

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)   III period

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)   IV period

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 medium-high 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 examination will seek to check understanding of the topics dealt during the Course, the acquisition of knowledges proposed by the prescribed Bibliography for individual study and the ability of interpreting documents and linking research topics and special problems.

Teaching tools

The Course covers the use of the Library and Computer lab of the Department of Ancient History for researches and word processing.

Office hours

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