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Oriental Beliefs: Between Reason and Traditions

Overview

Explore the spiritual and magical beliefs of cultures, from ancient Egypt to modern Japan, as we discuss gods, the universe, cosmos, dreams and so much more!

What you'll learn

  • Have a panoramic scope of the cultures, societies, languages and belief systems of a wide variety of people
  • Develop a personal and critical approach to understanding the beliefs of cultures

Skills you'll practise

CuriosityModern GreekLatin Language

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • Self-paced: start any time.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $50). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

No prerequisite in particular, but a strong curiosity and interest in foreign cultures is definitely a must.

Taught by

  • Godefroid de CallataÿProfessor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Oriental Institute
  • Johannes den HeijerProfessor of Arabic Studies, Oriental Institute
  • Kanako GotoVisiting Associate Professor
  • Marianne MichelPostdoctoral Researcher
  • Sébastien MoureauResearch Associate of the F.R.S.-FNRS attached to the University of Louvain
  • Andrea SchmidtProfessor of Near Eastern Christian Studies, Oriental Institute
  • Jan TavernierProfessor
  • Secondary Instructors

Université catholique de Louvain is in Tier 3: good universities, respected companies, nonprofits and well-known teachers of our institution ranking (76/100).

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