REL 101 - Ancient Egyptian Religion

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Cedar Crest College

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Description:

An exploration of ancient Egyptian religion including the role of belief, mythology, cosmology, ritual and art. The course provides students with an understanding of the function of religion as a comprehensive system of culture that exerted a formative influence on ancient Egyptian society throughout its 3000-year history. Students are exposed to the study of ancient Egyptian religion through a variety of interdependent approaches including archaeology, textual analysis, history, anthropology and the history of religions. The role of Egypt in the Ancient Near East is also explored with attention to its formative influence on the biblical tradition. Participants are also exposed to biblical criticism and learn how scripture evolves in inter-cultural contexts. REL 101 may also be used as preparation for group trips to Egypt which are offered in alternative years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.cedarcrest.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 606-4666

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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