ABE 224 Ancient Near Eastern Religion and Magic; Art and Architecture

Part 1 Ancient Near Eastern Religion and Magic

Welcome On behalf of the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies it is my pleasure to welcome you to the module Ancient Near Eastern Religion and Magic; Art and Architecture (ABE 224). In this first part of the module you will be exposed to the religious beliefs and practices of various ancient Near Eastern civilizations as well as the role and use of magic within these religions.

Important notice Please note that the module ABE 224 consist of two sections. The first of these is Ancient Near Eastern Magic and Religion; Art and Architecture and the second Classical Religion and Magic; Art and Architecture. Each of these sections counts as 50% of the final module mark.

Contact details of lecturer Miss Jackie Smith E-mail: Office: smithj1@ufs.ac.za FGG Building, Block B, Office 12 (Basement)

Schedule Lecture date Monday 15 July Tuesday 16 July Thursday 18 July Monday 22 July Tuesday 23 July Activity Orientation & Monotheism and Polytheism Israelite Religion and Magic (Part 1) Israelite Religion and Magic (Part 2) Hittite Religion and Magic (Part 1) Hittite Religion and Magic (Part 2)

Thursday 25 July Monday 29 July Tuesday 30 July Thursday 1 August Monday 5 August Assessment

Mesopotamian Religion and Magic (Part 1) Mesopotamian Religion and Magic (Part 2) Egyptian Religion and Magic (Part 1) Egyptian Religion and Magic (Part 2) Test 1 (50 marks)

Tests 1 (religion and magic) Test 2 (art and architecture) Total

50% 50% 100% (which is 50% of the module mark)

If you fail any of the tests there will be an opportunity for you to rewrite the test.