MCAS CS LL 350 - Greek Myth & Religion

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

What part did religious practices play in the lives of the Greeks? Why did they have so many gods? What should we expect when we die? This course will examine the breadth of religious practice and thought in ancient Greece, including: the role of mythology, animal sacrifice, festivals, mystery cults, sanctuaries, chthonic religion, and the development of the notion of impiety. The course will also pay particular attention to the devloping interest in the afterlife. We will conclude with discussion of the introduction of new Gods into the Greek religious systems, and the rise of Christianity. AUC Designation: Cl

Credits:

3.00

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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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