RELI 313 - Health and Medicine in Classical Antiquity

The course examines the mythology and practice of medicine in Greek and Roman times from Asclepius to Hippocrates and Galen, medical instruments and procedures, the religious manifestation of healing in Greek and Roman sanctuaries, the votive dedications by patients and cured, midwifery and child care, public hygiene and diseases. The topics cover a large spectrum of the medical practice and public health in the ancient societies of Classical antiquity, as well as how ancient worldviews, including religion and religious practice, shaped health and medicine in Greek and Roman civilization.

Units
3
Also Offered As
ANTH 313, CHS 313, CLAS 313, HIST 313, HPS 313, ANTH 313, CHS 313, CLAS 313, HIST 313, HPS 313
Grade Basis
Regular Grades
Course Attributes
Honors Course
Writing Emphasis