Study-unit Rituality, Religious Practices and Material Culture

Course name Socioanthropological studies for integration and social security
Study-unit Code A002558
Curriculum Comune a tutti i curricula
Lecturer Francesco Marcattili
Lecturers
  • Francesco Marcattili
Hours
  • 72 ore - Francesco Marcattili
CFU 9
Course Regulation Coorte 2022
Supplied 2023/24
Supplied other course regulation
Sector L-ANT/07
Type of study-unit Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction Italian
Contents Introduction to Religions of the Ancient World - Religion, Mythology and Voyage
Reference texts 6 Course Credits:
- G. Filoramo, M. Massenzio, M. Raveri, P. Scarpi, Manuale di storia delle religioni, Roma–Bari 1998 (Laterza) (pp. 5-287).
- C. Bonnet, L. Bricault, Divinità in viaggio. Culti e miti in movimento nel Mediterraneo antico, Bologna 2021 (Il Mulino).

9 Course Credits:
- G. Filoramo, M. Massenzio, M. Raveri, P. Scarpi, Manuale di storia delle religioni, Roma–Bari 1998 (Laterza) (pp. 5-287, 439-567).
Students must also choose ONE of the following books to read:
- P. Scarpi, La fuga e il ritorno. Storia e mitologia del viaggio, Venezia 1992 (Marsilio).
- C. Bonnet, L. Bricault, Divinità in viaggio. Culti e miti in movimento nel Mediterraneo antico, Bologna 2021 (Il Mulino).

12 Course Credits:
- G. Filoramo, M. Massenzio, M. Raveri, P. Scarpi, Manuale di storia delle religioni, Roma–Bari 1998 (Laterza) (pp. 5-287, 439-567).
The students of the course of Philosophy and Ethics of Relationships (12 CFU) shall select further textbooks in addition to the Manual in agreement with the teacher.
Educational objectives The course aims to introduce the students to basic issues related to the ancient religions; furthermore, with this course, the students can improve their knowledge of the ancient voyaging traditions.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the ancient history and/or anthropological topics.
Teaching methods Face to face lectures, PPT presentations.
Other information Students are expected to attend class regularly.
Learning verification modality The evaluation process provides an oral exam (duration: about 20 min.) on topics discussed in the lectures.

Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for the compensatory tools ensured by law (e.g. textbooks in digital format; teaching materials in accessible formats: presentations, handouts, workbooks, provided if necessary in advance of the lessons), for which consult https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. For the request, students are invited to ask the teacher, who will put them in contact with the Disability and/or DSA Department Coordinator.
Extended program The first section of this course will survey major themes related to the History of Religions. In the second part of the course, we will focus on the great topic of the voyage.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile