(Same as Religion M132.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Introduction to religious beliefs, practices, and sentiments of ancient Egypt to study Egyptian religion as coherent system of thought and sphere of action that once served as meaningful and relevant framework for understanding physical reality and human life for inhabitants of Nile Valley. General principles as well as developments through time (circa 3000 BC to 300 CE). Topics include mythology, temple and cult, magic, and personal piety. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
8.3 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
6.7 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 Online
    Grade: A

    - material is not difficult, just a lot of busy work (reading journals are 500-700 words per reading)
    - midterms are long essay, and then final essay and project

Course

Instructor
Willeke Wendrich
Previously taught
23S 22F 21F 20F 19S

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance not required

  • 2 midterms

  • No final

  • 100% recommend the textbook

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