GRST 382 - The Religion(s) of Rome

1 unit(s)

Scholars agree that ‘religion’ was everywhere in the Roman world. But what exactly does that mean? Starting with modern debates about “religion” as an analytical category, participants in this course explore the various ways that Romans imagined religion in their lives and how those ideas changed over time. In addition to a chronological overview of Rome’s religious history, students dive into topics such as ritual and practice, the gods and divinity, the practice of magic, the use of sacred space, and much more.

Two 75-minute periods.

Not offered in 2024/25.

Course Format: CLS