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Roman MythologyDiploma Course

The major myths of ancient Rome – stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines. From the Roman Mythology Diploma Course, you’ll not only learn about these myths but also their context within Rome’s rise to glory and the crucial political and social function that mythology had in shaping Rome into one of the world’s greatest civilisations.

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What Will You Learn?

The course opens with an exploration of the origin myth, private and public practices of ancient religious rituals, and the Etruscan and Greek influences on Rome.

We’ll look at the myth of Romulus and Remus and the founding of Rome – from both mythological and archaeological viewpoints – and examine each of the seven kings who are said to have ruled. The course also examines another ‘founding myth’ of Rome through the city’s connection with Troy, where you’ll learn of Aeneas and his importance to Rome. You’ll also learn about the imperial cults that formed as Rome moved from republic to empire and what happened to push the Roman people into accepting their leaders as gods.

We’ll look at early Roman deities, the 12 principal deities, and take an in-depth exploration of Mars and Venus and the Roman god of gods, Jupiter.

The course concludes with an examination of important myths. We’ll look at the Abduction of the Sabine Women and the Rape of Lucretia, exploring how they relate to changes in Roman history. This is followed by a study of the legends Horatius at the Bridge, Coriolanus and Gaius Mucius, and how they relate to Rome’s history and focus on war and valour.

By studying this course, you will:

Learn about the Etruscan and Greek influences on Rome
Uncover myths about the founding of Rome and its seven kings
Become familiar with the imperial cults that formed with the empire
Learn about Roman deities, in particular Jupiter, Mars, and Venus
Examine important myths

Who Would Benefit from This Course?

If you’re interested in history, culture, mythologies or religion, this course is the perfect combination of these four subjects. The mythology of a people is so entwined with their hopes and beliefs that myth and reality affect one another in incredibly powerful ways. The Roman Mythology Diploma Course doesn’t merely retell the myths but explains how Roman mythology developed, and its significance in Rome’s rise to power and cultural identity.

Modules

Module 1: Ancient Roman Religion9 Parts

Introduction
Part 1: The Influence of Etruria on Rome and its Religion
Part 2: The Influence of Greece on Rome and its Religion
Part 3: Greek Deities Become Roman Deities
Part 4: Private and Public Worship
Part 5: Public Religion
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: The Founding of Rome7 Parts

Part 1: Archaeological Evidence for the Founding of Rome
Part 2: The Wolf Cults of Italy
Part 3: The Myth of the Founding of Rome
Part 4: The Beginning of Rome
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: The Seven Ancient Kings of Rome9 Parts

Part 1: The Second King of Rome, Numa Pompilius
Part 2: The Third King of Rome, Tullus Hostilius
Part 3: The Fourth King of Rome, Ancus Marcius
Part 4: The Fifth King of Rome, Tarquinius Priscus
Part 5: The Sixth King of Rome, Servius Tullius
Part 6: The Seventh King of Rome, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: The Politics of Roman Mythology7 Parts

Part 1: The Relationship Between Troy and Rome
Part 2: Rooting the Warrior in the Religious
Part 3: Religion Imbued in Government
Video: Myth and Myth Making
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: Imperial Cults8 Parts

Part 1: New Enemies, A New Rome
Part 2: The Decline of the Republic and the Rise of the Empire
Part 3: Rome Under Augustus
Part 4: The Relationship Between Genius and Emperors
Part 5: Imperial Cult Practices
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: Rome’s Main Gods and Goddesses7 Parts

Part 1: The Di Selecti
Part 2: The Di Consentes
Part 3: Minor Roman Gods and Triads of Deities
Video: Uniquely Roman Deities
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: Myths of Jupiter, the Chief Deity of Rome7 Parts

Part 1: Jupiter’s Arrival in Rome
Part 2: Jupiter and the Conflict of the Orders
Part 3: Myths of Jupiter
Video: The Capitoline Triad
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: Myths of Mars and Venus6 Parts

Part 1: The God of War: Mars
Part 2: The Development of the Goddess Venus
Part 3: Myth: Mars and Venus Caught in a Net
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Module 9: Women and the Mytho-History of Rome5 Parts

Part 1: The Abduction of the Sabine Women
Part 2: The Rape of Lucretia
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Module 10: Men and the Mytho-History of Rome7 Parts

Part 1: The Myth of Horatius at the Bridge
Part 2: The Myth of Gaius Mucius Cordus
Part 3: The Myth of Coriolanus
Conclusion
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 10 Assessment

Accreditations

The Roman Mythology Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

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