Admission requirements
Regular MA admission.
Description
Coptic papyri (non-literary documents) are an important source for the history of late-antique and early-Islamic Egypt. During this course, the student joins in editorial work focused on the archive of Bishop Pesynthios of Koptos (died 632), and will learn to read and study original papyri from photos. The course will include a practical introduction into the editorial procedures current in Coptic papyrology.
Course objectives
Acquiring a good working knowledge of non-literary Coptic; acquiring basic skills in editing Coptic papyri in accordance with the standards current in present-day Coptic papyrology; acquiring the knowledge to situate these texts within their historical and cultural context.
Timetable
Please consult the timetable on the Classics and Ancient Civilizations website.
Mode of instruction
Literature seminar
Course load
10 ECTS = 280 hours
Class attendance: 24 h
Preparation for classes: 36 h
Class paper: 88 h
Written paper: 132 h.
Assessment method
Class paper (40%)
Written paper (60%) on one or more Coptic papyri.
The final grade for the course is established by determining the weighted average. Should the overall mark be unsatisfactory, the written paper is to be revised after consultation with the teacher.
Blackboard
See Blackboard
Reading list
To be announced in class.
Registration
Registration via uSis.