Religion, Gods, and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt

Pearce Paul Creasman
Summer 2023
Tuesdays |  
9 AM - 11 AM
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2023
Course Format: Hybrid
Location: Online
Tuition: $165

This course will survey the fundamentals of ancient Egyptian religion, from the Predynastic period (ca. 4000 BC) to the end of the New Kingdom (ca. 1000 BC). Material will be covered both diachronically and synchronically. This course offers an examination of intellectual thought and religious life of ancient Egypt, with a particular focus on the major deities, religious centers, and myths.

Attend Online

  • All classes will be delivered online via Zoom.
  • Online – students may attend all classes via live video streaming and will be able to participate in all course Q&A sessions with the professor in real-time. A high-speed internet connection and a device capable of running Zoom are required to connect. Online access will be password protected and only available to enrolled students.
  • Class Recordings – All HSP classes are recorded and available for every enrolled student to watch for the duration of the course and one month after the last class session. This option is offered to aid students who cannot attend the live class times but desire to enroll and participate asynchronously. We hope this option also aids students who are traveling or have a necessary appointment that conflicts with a class session to stay connected and engaged with the course material.

Registration Will Open Online:
Monday, April 10, 2023, at 8 AM (AZ Time)

Required Reading
  • No textbook is required. All readings will be distributed to students electronically.
Recommended Reading
  • Wilkinson, RH. 2003. The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. Thames & Hudson

Meet Your Instructor

Executive Director

PEARCE PAUL CREASMAN is an archaeologist specializing in Egyptology, maritime history, and dendrochronology. The author of more than 50 articles and six edited books, his research focuses on understanding ancient human and environmental interactions. For the past 15 years, he has directed fieldwork in Egypt and Sudan. His current excavation is at the pyramid field of Nuri, Sudan.

Location

THIS COURSE WILL BE OFFERED ONLINE ONLY

Classes will be live streamed during the time and dates specified in the course details section above. Instructions about how to access the course online will be sent to all enrolled students before the course begins.

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