Course code

HIK6345.HT

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Religioossete protsesside analüüs

Course title in English

Analysis of Religious Processes

ECTS credits

6.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester

Jaan Lahe (language of instruction:Estonian)

lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

"Analysis of Religious Processes" is a course that addresses various topics in the study of religion. The specific topic changes each academic year. In the 2025/2026 academic year, the course aims to provide an overview of ancient Egyptian religion - religion and magic in ancient Egyptian society.

Brief description of the course

The course addresses a single topic related to the instructor’s research interests. The topic changes each year. In the current academic year, the focus is on religion and magic in ancient Egypt. The course examines Egyptian religion from the 4th millennium BCE to the end of the Roman Empire (4th–6th centuries CE). Various aspects of religion are explored, including concepts of the divine, myths, theo-cosmogonic systems, rituals, magic, temple cults, and religion in everyday life, among others.
Independent work consists of studying the course textbook and presenting a seminar paper at the end of the course. The paper must be submitted to the instructor in written form two days before the presentation, presented orally, and defended through answering questions based on it.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- has knowledge of ancient Egyptian religion;
- is familiar with Egyptian history and the sources for the study of Egyptian religious history;
- is able to critically analyse the role of religion in ancient Egyptian society.

Teacher

dotsent Jaan Lahe

Additional information

Required reading: Henri Farnkfort, Ancient Egyptian Religion. An Interpretation.
Alternative reading: Peter A. Clayton. Vaaraode kroonika;
Toby Wilkinson. Vana-Egiptuse tõus ja langus;
Rosalie David. Religioon ja maagia Vana-Egiptuses;
Sergei Stadnikov. Muinas-Egiptuse ahvatlus.

Study programmes containing that course

Theory of Culture (HIKTB/26.HT)
Theory of Culture (HIKTB/25.HT)
Theory of Culture (HIKTB/24.HT)
Theory of Culture (HIKTB/23.HT)
Theory of Culture (HIKTB/22.HT)
Theory of Culture (HIKTB/21.HT)
Theory of Culture (HIKTB/20.HT)
Theory of Culture (HIKTB/19.HT)
Theory of Culture (HIKTB/18.HT)
Theory of Culture (HIKTB/17.HT)
Theory of Culture (HIKTB/16.HT)