Religions of the Silk Road: an introduction to Manichaeism

Course Dates: 22/02/25
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Location: Keeley Street
Tutors: 
Edgar Ter-Danielyan
Manichaeism was a syncretic dualistic religion founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century CE, combining elements of Zoroastrianism and Christianity, which emphasised the cosmic struggle between the forces of light and darkness. We will discuss the central doctrines of Manichaeism, its history and its interaction with Christian theology, with particular reference to its spread via the Silk Route.
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Religions of the Silk Road: an introduction to Manichaeism
  • Course Code: HRS61
  • Dates: 22/02/25 - 22/02/25
  • Time: 10:30 - 12:30
  • Taught: Sat, Daytime
  • Duration: 1 session
  • Location: Keeley Street
  • Tutor: Edgar Ter-Danielyan

Course Code: HRS61

Sat, day, 22 Feb - 22 Feb '25

Duration: 1 session

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What is the course about?

This course is an introduction to Manichaeism, a dualist religion founded by Mani in the 3rd century CE, which had a significant impact on the development of Christian theology and spread far via the Silk Route, and lasted until approximately the 14th century CE.

What will we cover?

This short course will cover the central doctrines of Manichaeism, its history and its interaction with Christian theology, with particular reference to its spread via the Silk Route from its birthplace in Ctesiphon in Parthian Empire, located in present-day Iraq.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

To discuss the central doctrines of Manichaeism, its history and its interaction with Christian theology, as well as its spread via the Silk Route.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is an introductory course, and you do not need any particular skills. A willingness to listen to and engage with a range of views, some of which you may not always agree with, is more important than specific levels of skill.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course will consist of a lecture with a visual presentation and conclude with a Q&A session.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No other costs. You may want to bring notemaking materials if you wish to make notes.

Edgar Ter-Danielyan Tutor Website

Edgar ter Danielyan holds a First in Philosophy and Theology from Heythrop College, University of London, a research MA in Philosophy from the University of Buckingham (where he studied under the late Prof. Sir Roger Scruton), a Chartered Fellowship in Computing, and the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies with Distinction from the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales. He is a member of the Royal Institute of Philosophy, the British Society for the Philosophy of Religion, and the British Philosophical Association. His work in the philosophy of religion has been published in the Analysis and Heythrop journals, and he has delivered papers on topics in the philosophy of religion at the universities of Oxford and Birmingham.

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