Ancient Egyptians imagined the afterlife as a perilous journey through the Duat. This course explores that journey through famous passages and images from the Book of the Dead, following figures such as Ani and Hunefer. We examine beliefs about judgement, morality and immortality, and how funerary texts helped the dead navigate the world beyond. Ideal for those interested in ancient religion, symbolism and Egyptian culture.

DELIVERY MODE

• Hybrid (F2F and Online simultaneously)

COURSE OUTLINE

• Historical Development of the Book of the Dead
• Famous copies
• The journey through the Duat
• The place of the Book of the Dead in wider Egyptian religious practice

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Situate the Book of the Dead in its historical and religious context
2. Understand the function of the Book of the Dead and recognise key events and spells within it
3. Identify well-known copies of the Book of the Dead