2024 Fall
MELC 160 001 - LEC 001
Formerly Near Eastern Studies 160
Religions of Ancient Iran
Adam Benkato
Class #:31627
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
7
Enrolled: 35
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 42
Waitlist Max: 20
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
FRI, DECEMBER 20TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dwinelle 219
Other classes by Adam Benkato
+ 1 Independent Study
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.
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.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None