| HREL0001-1 |
| Introduction to the Mazdean religion |
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Duration :
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| 30h Th |
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| Philippe Swennen |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
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| Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program |
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Course contents :
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| What is the Avesta and what are the main other Mazdean texts allowing us to studdy the ancient Iranian religion?
How are the mazdaean religious beliefs organised? |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To provide a better understanding of an ancient religion through history of occidental scientific research. |
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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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| Nothing |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Oral lessons. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face lessons. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| References: J. Duchesne-Guillemin, La religion de l'Iran ancien, Paris, 1962 ; J. Kellens, La quatrième naissance de Zarathushtra, Paris 2006.. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral test, in January. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Nothing |
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Contacts :
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| Philippe.Swennen@ulg.ac.be |
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