Postgraduate MAQ-AHIX801-2018

Ancient Egyptian Religion

Walk amongst the deities found in the religion of Ancient Egypt.Unwrap the Ancient Egyptian concepts of divine kingship. Discover how Egyptians used religion to make sense of their world. Dust off archaeological sources and mine them for information.

Duration

15 weeks

Student rating

4.67

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

29 Jul 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

The subject aims at students acquiring the following generic and specialised skills:

the acquisition of a broad generalised knowledge of Egypt's contribution to religious thought
the development of independent and analytical judgment
the identification of sources of information (such as research tools, databases and online resources) and problem-solving skills in dealing with these resources
the ability to assess and prioritise information, to treat different types of disdegree and to analyse their aims and functions
familiarity with treating different types of visual, archaeological and textual sources, in order to identify their technical or genre-based aspects, and to extract data from them
advanced written communication skills, with particular emphasis on the ability to discuss complex material in writing, to reflect on research and organise ones ideas and to comprehend alternative views and respond to them profitably; also the ability to construct sustained arguments in writing, supported by clear logic and detailed research
skills in clear presentation of written work and self-organisation and time management, necessary for the successful completion of assignments.

Topics covered

- Ancient Egypt in the western tradition
- Modes of encounter with the divine
- Individual deities
- Divine kingship
- Temples and their priesthoods
- The role of women
- Creation accounts
- Cosmology
- Myths
- Polytheism/monotheism
- Personal piety
- Oracles
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

MAQ-HST801

Others

Admission to Graduate Certificate of Ancient History

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as HST801 Ancient Egyptian Religion.

This subject is a study of religious thought and its development in Ancient Egypt. It covers topics such as the concept of god, creation accounts, cosmology, divine kingship, polytheism, monotheism, pantheism, myths, temple cult, oracles and personal religion.

Assessments

Invigilated Exam (35%)
Two Papers at 12.5% Each (25%)
Essay (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term (28 Jul 19 to 09 Nov 19)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

George Hart

Required

Conceptions Of God In Ancient Egypt

Hornung

Required

Search For God In Ancient Egypt

Jan Assmann and David Lorton

Required

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