Course - Religions of the Past - RVI1020
RVI1020 - Religions of the Past
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 3 days |
Course content
The course provides a basic survey of some of the early religious traditions that do not belong to "world religions": Norse religion, Indo-European traditions (Iranian/Persian, Greek and Roman) and religious traditions of the Middle East (Mesopotamia and Egypt). The course aim is to provide the student with an insight into these historical traditions and their academic study. The impact of these traditions on today's religious traditions will also be examined. An emphasis is placed on the reading of original texts from the various traditions in translation, and the course therefore also includes methodical issues regarding sources and the critical evaluation of sources.
Learning outcome
According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome (defined as knowledge and skills)
Knowledge
The candidate has attained
- a basic survey of some of the early religious traditions
- basic insight into the impact of these religious traditions on present religious traditions
- basic knowledge of central texts and other sources regarding these traditions
Skills
The candidate has acquired skills to
- analyse and apply central sources of some of the early religious traditions
- account for the significance these religious traditions have on the understanding of subsequent religions
- exert good scientific practice regarding sources and references
Learning methods and activities
The instruction consists of lectures.
Further on evaluation
Assessment: 3-day off-campus exam.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Comparative Religion
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-12-17Submission
2024-12-20
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2025-05-19Submission
2025-05-22
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"