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RLST3604: Ancient Egyptian Religion and Magic
2023 unit information
Students will learn about the cosmologies, gods and religious structures of Pharaonic Egypt from the imperial cult to the domestic; its legacy including the Roman cult of Isis, Hermeticism, magical handbooks from the Greek to the Islamic era; the popular and scientific rediscovery of ancient Egypt and its influence on modern esotericism and popular culture.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Studies in Religion
| Code | RLST3604 |
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| Academic unit | Studies in Religion |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Studies in Religion or 12 credit points at 2000 level in Ancient History |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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RLST2636 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of Ancient Egyptian Religion and Magic
- LO2. Exercise critical analysis of given written material relating to the topic
- LO3. Evaluate a body of data and write it up in a formal essay
- LO4. Undertake a directed research project and present its outcomes
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