Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: SACRED SPACES IN THE ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN

Department: Art History

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Course explores the forms, politics, and functions of sacred spaces in the Ancient Mediterranean using the theories of Eliade, Smith, Jones, and Lefebvre. Students will learn how to analyze archaeological and literary evidence to determine the social developments they (re)produce over the course of the first six centuries. Counts toward Jewish Studies minor and Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations major. Cross-list: ARCH 383, HIST 383.