Overview
About the programme
Ancient Material Religion is an interdisciplinary research area which draws on material and approaches from archaeology, art history, ancient literature and reception studies, as well as digital humanities and religious studies.
The Department of Classical Studies at The Open University UK is the home of The Baron Thyssen Centre for the Study of Ancient Material Religion, which supports activities and research projects in the areas of Greek, Etruscan and Roman material religion, often working in collaboration with the Department of Religious Studies.
The expertise of current staff spans a wide range of ancient material religion topics, including votive offerings, sensory approaches to ritual, the material culture of death and burial, the archaeology of Etruscan sacred spaces, and the impact of classical antiquity on later religions.
Programme Structure
Potential research projects:- Votive offerings
- Sensory experiences of ancient religion
- The archaeology of sanctuaries and pilgrimage
- Ritual clothing and fabrics
- The impact of classical antiquity on later religions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Application period: January to April
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Disciplines
Archaeology Ancient History View 30 other PhDs in Ancient History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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General requirements
Entry requirements:
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and an MA with a minimum grade of merit. If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Tuition Fee
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11958 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11958 GBP per year during 36 months. -
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4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
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