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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
HREL0014-1  Prehistoric Religions

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Master in Anthropology, in-depth approach, 1st yearSecond semester6
Master in Anthropology, Teaching Focus, 1st yearSecond semester6
Master in Anthropology, specialized approach in applied anthropology, 1st yearSecond semester6
Master en anthropologie, à finalité spécialisée en anthropologie des dynamiques sociales et du développement, 1st yearSecond semester6
Master in History of Art and Archeology : General, Research Focus, 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in History of Art and Archeology : General, Research Focus, 1st yearFirst semester5
Master in History of Art and Archeology : General, Teaching Focus, 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in History of Art and Archeology : General, Teaching Focus, 1st yearFirst semester5
Master in History of Art and Archeology : General, Professional focus in Museology , 1st yearFirst semester5
Master in History of Art and Archeology : General, Professional focus in Museology , 1st yearSecond semester5
Lecturer :  Marcel Otte
Substitute(s) :  Pierre Noiret
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
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.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
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 and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
None.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Duration and period: 30 hours, 1st term.

Classroom and schedule: Prehistory Museum (building A4), Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 pm.
Recommended or required readings :  
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 methods and criteria :  
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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