GREA HIAN 331 - Ancient Greek Sanctuaries

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

This course investigates the sanctuaries of Ancient Greece, with an emphasis on the components of sanctuary space and the religious activities that occurred there. The primary focus of the class is a consideration of the intersection of sanctuary architecture and religious festivals within the sanctuaries. After an introduction to ancient Greek religion, the class turns to several case study sanctuaries in detail. Each case study investigates the primary deity or deities worshipped there, evaluates the foundation myths for the god's presence at the sanctuary, outlines the sanctuary's main festivals, and studies the facilities of the sanctuary, such as its altars, temples, stoas, and other buildings. The culmination of each case study is a field trip to that sanctuary, and will include classes in Athens, day trips to Eleusis and Epidauros, and longer trips to Delphi and Olympia. Each student will master a variety of skills during this course, through a various assignment types and classroom approaches. Learning the material of the course's subject is only the first step. Through a combination of lecture and discussion in the classroom, which is based on required readings, a plurality of perspectives will emerge. Each student will have the opportunity to evaluate readings as well as lecture material, both in oral discussion and in written response papers. Through on-site reports of particular monuments, each student takes responsibility for presenting material to the other students (Athens, Greece, http://www.arcadiacenter.edu.gr/)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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