2022 Fall MELC 160 001 LEC 001

2022 Fall

MELC 160 001 - LEC 001

Formerly Near Eastern Studies 160

Religions of Ancient Iran

Adam Benkato

Aug 24, 2022 - Dec 09, 2022
Tu, Th
09:30 am - 10:59 am
Class #:30472
Units: 3

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 0
Enrolled: 40
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 40
Waitlist Max: 10
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 6 hours of outside work hours per week.

Final Exam

TUE, DECEMBER 13TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Wheeler 102

Other classes by Adam Benkato

Course Catalog 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.

Class Description

This course introduces students to the religions of ancient Iran, focusing primarily on the forms of Zoroastrianism which arose under the Achaemenids and flourished under the Sasanians. It also explores other religions of late antique Iran, including Eastern Christianity, Babylonian Judaism, Mandaeism, and Manichaeism, as well as the beginnings of Islam in Iran.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills

Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth
Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.

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