Module #1 Introduction to the Neo-Assyrian Empire Overview of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, its history, and significance
Module #2 Assyrian Kings and the Divine Right of Kings The role of kings in Assyrian society, their claimed divine right to rule, and its implications
Module #3 The Assyrian Pantheon:Major Gods and Goddesses Introduction to the major deities worshipped in the Neo-Assyrian Empire, their roles, and characteristics
Module #4 Ashur, the National God of Assyria The significance of Ashur, the national god of Assyria, and his role in Assyrian identity and politics
Module #5 Temples and Rituals in Assyrian Society The role of temples in Assyrian society, their architecture, and the rituals performed within them
Module #6 The Importance of Prophecy and Divination The role of prophecy and divination in Assyrian decision-making, governance, and daily life
Module #7 Religion and Imperialism:Assyrian Expansion and Conquest The relationship between Assyrian religion and imperialism, and how it justified conquest and expansion
Module #8 The Role of Women in Assyrian Religion The roles and participation of women in Assyrian religious practices, including priestesses, goddesses, and queenly figures
Module #9 Assyrian Funerary Practices and the Afterlife Assyrian beliefs about death, the afterlife, and funerary practices, including burial rituals and ancestor worship
Module #10 Religious Minorities in the Neo-Assyrian Empire The treatment and experiences of religious minorities, including Jews, Phoenicians, and others, within the empire
Module #11 The Impact of Assyrian Religion on Daily Life How Assyrian religion influenced daily life, including festivals, calendar, and social norms
Module #12 Assyrian Art and Iconography:Religious Symbolism The use of religious symbolism in Assyrian art and iconography, including the significance of motifs and imagery
Module #13 The Assyrian Royal Hymns and Literary Works The importance of Assyrian royal hymns and literary works, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, and their religious significance
Module #14 Religious Ecology and the Environment The relationship between Assyrian religion and the environment, including the symbolism of natural landscapes and creatures
Module #15 Assyrian Diplomacy and Treaty-Making:Oaths and Curses The role of oaths and curses in Assyrian diplomacy and treaty-making, and their religious significance
Module #16 The Role of Priests and Priestesses in Assyrian Society The social and religious roles of priests and priestesses in Assyrian society, including their responsibilities and authority
Module #17 Assyrian Magical and Ritual Texts The use and significance of magical and ritual texts in Assyrian religious practices, including incantations and spells
Module #18 The Relationship between Assyrian and Babylonian Religions Comparing and contrasting the religions of Assyria and Babylon, including their shared and distinct features
Module #19 Assyrian Eschatology and Apocalyptic Thought Assyrian beliefs about the end of the world, cosmic catastrophes, and apocalyptic thought
Module #20 The Legacy of Assyrian Religion in Ancient Mesopotamia The impact of Assyrian religion on the development of later Mesopotamian religions, including Persian and Seleucid influences
Module #21 Assyrian Religion and the Hebrew Bible The influences of Assyrian religion on the Hebrew Bible, including parallels and contrasts
Module #22 Archaeological Evidence for Assyrian Religion Material evidence for Assyrian religion, including excavated artifacts, inscriptions, and architectural remains
Module #23 Assyrian Religion in Modern Times:Revival and Rediscovery Modern revivals and rediscoveries of Assyrian religion, including its cultural and political significance
Module #24 Assyrian Religion and its Cultural Significance Today The ongoing cultural significance of Assyrian religion, including its impact on art, literature, and popular culture
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Religion and Society in the Neo-Assyrian Empire career
