Spring 2023
MELC 104 001 - LEC 001
Formerly Near Eastern Studies 104
Babylonian Religion
Myths and Songs from Ancient Mesopotamia
Niek Veldhuis
Jan 17, 2023 - May 05, 2023
Tu, Th
03:30 pm - 04:59 pm
Social Sciences Building 271
Class #:26346
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
9
Enrolled: 16
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 25
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
FRI, MAY 12TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Social Sciences Building 271
Other classes by Niek Veldhuis
Course Catalog Description
A survey of Babylonian religious beliefs and practices based on indigenous texts and monuments.
Class Description
In studying religious texts and practices from ancient Babylonia we will ask: what is a religion?
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for NE STUD 104 after completing NE STUD C104.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
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