CLASS-UA 409 - Ancient Religion: From Paganism to Christianity

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

The period from the beginnings of Greek religion until the spread of Christianity spans over 2,000 Department of Classics years and many approaches to religious and moral issues. This course traces developments such as the Olympian gods of Homer and Hesiod; hero worship; public and private religion; views of death, the soul, and afterlife; Dionysus; Epicureanism; and Stoicism. It deals with changes in Greek religion during the Roman republic and early empire and the success of Christians in converting pagans in spite of official persecution.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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