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ANT1104

Ancient Religion and Mythology

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

This course is an introduction to Greco-Roman religion and mythology, adressed through the study of translated primary sources and put in a perspective by the help of secondary literature.

Learning outcome

A candidate who has passed the exam is expected to have the following knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

  • Basic knowledge of the classical Greek and Roman religion and mythology, of their role in society and their importance in European political and cultural history.
  • Some understanding of language (Greek and Latin) and to know terminology from the field of classical study

Skills

  • Can account for the most important religious beliefs in antiquity
  • Can account for the most important forms of religious practice in antiquity
  • Can account for the most important features of Greek and Roman mythology
  • See connections in the European cultural history

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars.

Four mandatory learning activities (group presentations or individual essays).

At the end of the term a 3 day home exame with assignments related to the syllabus is conducted.

Compulsory assignments

  • 4 seminar papers

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Primary sources in translation, secondary literature.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HFANT111 5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Classical Civilization
  • Greek
  • Latin
  • Comparative Religion

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Historical and Classical Studies

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-12-05
Submission 2025-12-08
Time Release 14:00
Submission 14:00
Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment