Course
Course 15 credits • ARKN04
The course ARKN04 is currently not being offered
Is it possible to study religion through archaeology? This course gives a deeper insight into Scandinavian and International studies on religion in past societies. The aim with the course is to analyze central questions within the science of religion, such as cosmology, mythology and ritual in relation to different archaeological contexts. The student will study prehistoric religion in Scandinavia and in the Mediterranean, Greek and Roman religion, Nordic pagan religion and Christian traditions in the North. The course gives tools for knowledge and reflexion on past world views, especially connected to archaeological and written sources. It also gives insights to modern constructions and use of older forms of religious beliefs.
Study period:
autumn semester 2013
Type of studies:
full time,
day
Study period:
2013-09-04 – 2013-11-08
Language of instruction:
English
Eligibility:
ARKX31, ARKX32, HOSK01, AKSX31, ARKK01, or equivalent.
Application code:
LU-E1051
Application code:
LU-30201
Course coordinator:
Kristina Jennbert
Teachers:
Fredrik Ekengren,
Kristina Jennbert,
Anne-Marie Leander Touati,
Mats Roslund