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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
HREL0014-1  Prehistoric Religions
Duration :  30h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in History of Art and Archeology, general orientation, in-depth approach, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre5
Master in History of Art and Archeology, general orientation, in-depth approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in history of art and archeology, archaemetry orientation, in-depth approach, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre5
Master in History of Art and Archeology, general orientation, didactic approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in History of Art and Archeology, general orientation, didactic approach, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre5
Master in History of Art and Archeology, general orientation, Professional focus in Museology and interpretation of cult, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre5
Master in History of Art and Archeology, general orientation, Professional focus in Museology and interpretation of cult, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in History of Art and Archeology, general orientationPremier quadrimestre5
Holder(s) :  Marcel Otte
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  Each stage of Prehistory is reconstructed in the complexity where the religious phenomenon is placed in its role of justifying activity. Each "moment" in human history is thus a balance between diverse components, organised by the religious institution. These aspects, placed in diachronic perspective, give a dynamic value to long-term transformations.
Course objective :  To develop the significance of the religious phenomenon, in all human societies and through time. To demonstrate the evolutionary importance of this component of original humanity. To trace the different steps that mark the development of the religious spirit in relation to other social activities. The traces of prehistoric religions are then defined in classic civilisations.
Prerequisites :  None.
Organization :  Duration and period: 30 hours, 1st term.

Classroom and schedule: Prehistory Museum (building A4), Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 pm.
Written notes :  Reference book : M. Otte, Préhistoire des religions, Paris : Masson, 1993.
A bibliography of the major reference works is distributed at the beginning of the year.
Assessment :  Oral examination. Exam session in June.
Contacts :  Professor
Marcel OTTE, ordinary professor
Département des Sciences historiques
Service de Préhistoire, 7 place du 20-Août bât A1, B-4000 Liège
Tel.: 04.366.54.76 - Fax : 04.366.55.51
E-mail: Marcel.Otte@ulg.ac.be
Assistant
Pierre NOIRET
Tel.: 04.366.58.39


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