Ancient Near East: Religion

Education facts

Code: 5AS117

Expanding on previous studies on Near Eastern religion, the course deals with Sumerian, Babylonian and Assyrian religions, with perspectives on neighbouring cultures. Gods and their relationship to the world, places, beliefs and patterns of behaviour that were formed around them are examined and followed over time. Texts and images illuminate contemporary language and symbolism, contrasted with more recent reflections of phenomena that can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia. The course is also included as a module in Assyriology B and cannot be taken together with it. **Outline for distance course:** Learning activities and examination in the distance learning courses are online. Examination takes place through submissions during the course and a final exam. The course is given in the university's learning platform Studium and in Zoom. Access to a computer with an internet connection, a webcam and a headset, is required to follow the course.

Entry requirements

Ancient Near East: Introduction, or the equivalent

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Ancient Near East: Religion

  Uppsala University

  Flexible

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 24 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %