51-2501 Exploring the Goddess

This course is an introduction to selected goddesses who have been worshipped in various regions of the world from prehistory to the present. Students will learn to identify and to analyze the symbolism that has traditionally been used for each goddess in primary texts, works of art, and acts of worship. Students will also learn to understand these primary texts, works of art, and acts of worship in terms of the historical and cultural contexts from which they emerged.

3 Credits
HU