HREL0014-1 : Prehistoric Religions

Study Programmes 2015-2016

HREL0014-1

Prehistoric Religions

Duration :

30h Th

Number of credits :

Master in history of art and archaeology : general (120 ECTS)		5
Master in history of art and archaeology : general (120 ECTS)		5
Master in history of art and archaeology : general (120 ECTS)		5
Master in history of art and archaeology : general (120 ECTS)		5

Lecturer :

Pierre Noiret

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

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.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

None.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

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.