MELC160

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MELC 160 - Religions of Ancient Iran

Middle Eastern Languages and CulturesUndergraduateCLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MELC

Course Number

160

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Religions of Ancient Iran

Course Description

Principally devoted to Zoroastrianism and Manicheanism but with some attention to Indo-Iranian origins, and relevance of Iranian religion for the history of Hellenistic Gnosticism, Judaism, and Islam.

Minimum

3

Maximum

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Breadth

Historical Studies, Philosophy and Values

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.

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Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Minimum Hours

6

Maximum Hours

6