Study Programmes 2015-2016
HREL0032-1  
Approaches and methods applied to the history of religions
Duration :
30h Th
Number of credits :
Master in anthropology (120 ECTS)6
Master in ancient languages and literatures : classics (120 ECTS)5
Master in ancient languages and literatures : Oriental studies (120 ECTS)5
Master in philosophy (120 ECTS)5
Master in ancient languages and literatures : classics (60 ECTS)3
Master in ancient languages and literatures : Oriental studies (60 ECTS)5
Lecturer :
Vinciane Pirenne
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 :
Presentation of the major trends in the study of the religious facts and phenomena, from the first critical assessments in the Graeco-roman antiquity until the academic affirmation of the history of religions in the 20th century.
Learning outcomes of the course :
Initiation to the historical and critical study of religions and to its methods.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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Recommended or required readings :
A thematic bibliography is given during the course.
Assessment methods and criteria :
1. Written work based on readings chosen in a closed list. 2. Oral examination in January.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
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Items online :
Online Notes
Documents are available on eCampus as needed.