REL 268 - Topics: Gods, Emperors & Philosophy FEE1 (1)

Gods, Emperors, and Philosophers invites students to trek across Greece and Western Turkey as explore and contemplate both the material and textual remains that inform our knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean world from the Trojan War and the to the Ottoman empire. This course will visit archaeological sites and modern cities which hold considerable significance for our understanding of ancient Mediterranean religions, imperial politics, ancient and medieval societies, and philosophy, including Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Pergamon, Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Ephesus, Athens, Corinth, and Delphi. This course will give special attention to how both material remains, inscriptions, and ancient texts illuminate our understanding of how ancient and early modern Mediterranean peoples imagined, constructed, and communicated both divine and imperial power. Same course as CLA 274.

Location: Greece and Turkey.

A non-refundable deposit of $400 will be due on Monday, April 6th and must be paid using the online system. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the College both at the time of registration and one month prior to the beginning of the course. Details of this policy are available in the Catalogue. The total course fee is $4,000.
(Humanities)