Birgitta Hoffmann
Following on from last term, this course will look at some more of the great temple sites of the Roman empire, ranging from Roman sanctuary towns in Britain to Petra and Palmyra we will explore how temples in the provinces reflect both Roman and provincial beliefs.
2 May: The politics of religion: Lavinium, Mount Latiaris and the Latin festival
9 May: Sanctuary districts: The Altbachtal of Trier and the sanctuary district at Carnuntum
16 May: Springhead – a sanctuary town in the South of Britain
23 May: Halfterm
30 May: Carthage and the sanctuaries of Tanit in North Africa
6 June: Ephesos – a sanctuary and the bank of Asia
13 June: Petra and Khirbet et Tannur – Nabatean sanctuaries
20 June: Palmyra – how many sanctuaries does one town need?
Please note all lectures will be recorded and distributed to the participants at the beginning of the next week. This should allow participants from different time zones, or those working to catch up with the lectures.
Fridays: 14.00-16.00 pm BST
7 weeks starting 2 May 2025, with half-term on 23 May 2025
Virtual Learning Environment: Zoom
Single lecture:
| Price | Early Bird | Minimum No. | Maximum No. |
| £12 | 8 | 50 |
Bookings for the series (10 lectures):
| Price | Early Bird | Minimum No. | Maximum No. |
| £84 | £77 | 8 | 50 |
You can book via the MANCENT booking form and pay with cheque or contact Birgitta Hoffmann for the BACS details or a PayPal invoice.
This course can also be bought via our online sales page (UK customers only) or via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/temples-up-close-a-tour-of-the-great-sites-of-roman-religion-tickets-1305954588329?aff=oddtdtcreator
Contact:
Birgitta Hoffmann
55 Broadwalk, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5PL
email: latinteacher@btinternet.com mobile: 07377 791562