| Subject | Course No. | Credit Value |
| Classic & Ancient History | CLAS 3625 | Three (3) credit hours |
This course surveys magic beliefs and practices in the ancient Near East and the Mediterranean from 2000 BC to 500 AD. Many current cultural references to magic have surprisingly familiar origins in these ancient societies. In the ancient world, “magic” was an aspect of religion interwoven with other fields including medicine, mathematics and often with political decision-making.
Magic forms a significant part of intellectual history and the history of science and an important theme in the history of magic is that of control over knowledge. Students will be introduced to five major regions (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, Iran and the Graeco-Roman world), and use the evidence of ancient texts and objects to understand the roles of magic in each.
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Instructor: Dr. Kathryn Kelley
Prerequisite: None
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Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.
The exam(s) for this course will be invigilated on an approved date using Respondus e-proctoring software (LockDown Browser). This is a free tool provided with this course. More information will be given once you have been registered.
There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition & fees. Learn more about our payment options.
