Students will learn about the cosmologies, gods and religious structures of Pharaonic Egypt from the imperial cult to the domestic; its legacy including the Roman cult of Isis, Hermeticism, magical handbooks from the Greek to the Islamic era; the popular and scientific rediscovery of ancient Egypt and its influence on modern esotericism and popular culture.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Studies in Religion |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Studies in Religion or 12 credit points at 2000 level in Ancient History |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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RLST2636 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Jay Johnston, jay.johnston@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Jay Johnston, jay.johnston@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Giselle Bader, giselle.bader@sydney.edu.au |