Ancient Egyptian Religion and Magic

EGYT 1420 S01 [CRN: 24435]

An overview of ancient Egyptian religion from both a synchronic and diachronic perspective. Examines such topics as the Egyptian pantheon, cosmology, cosmogony, religious anthropology, personal religion, magic, and funerary beliefs. Introduces the different genres of Egyptian religious texts in translation. Also treats the archaeological evidence which contributes to our understanding of Egyptian religion, including temple and tomb architecture and decoration. Midterm and final exams; one research paper. WRIT
Course Syllabus
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Term
Spring 2013
Credit Hours
1.0
Maximum Enrollment
999
Course Attributes
Writing - Designated Courses
Primary Instructor
Meetings
1:00 pm - 2:20 pm Tue, Thu - from Jan 23, 2013 to May 17, 2013
Exam Group Code
10 (May 14, 2013 2:00pm)