Program Overview

Antike Religionsgeschichte

Overview of Antike Religionsgeschichte

Antike Religionsgeschichte is a field of study that provides insights into the religions, texts, and historical contexts of the ancient world on a philological-historical basis. This program can be studied in three specialization directions: Ancient Orient and Old Testament, Ancient Judaism, and Ancient Christianity. The choice of source languages is oriented towards the chosen specialization.

Who is this program for?

• You are interested in dealing with language and want to learn two of the three source languages: Hebrew, Greek, and Latin.
• You want to explore the potential meanings of texts from the ancient world and enjoy critically engaging with the thought world and worldviews of the people of that time.
• You want to gain a deeper insight into the world of the Ancient Orient and Old Testament, Ancient Judaism, or Ancient Christianity.

Program Details

Specialization Directions

• Ancient Orient and Old Testament
• Ancient Judaism
• Ancient Christianity

Source Languages

• Hebrew
• Greek
• Latin

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ancient world, with a focus on the chosen specialization direction. The choice of source languages is an integral part of the program, allowing students to delve deeper into the texts and historical contexts of the ancient world.