Egyptian Creation Myth.
Epicurus.
The Qu\'ran.
Abel Smith (building 23), The University of Queensland, St Lucia
Venue: Abel Smith (building 23), The University of Queensland, St Lucia.
  • Friday August 12, 2011
  • 9:00am – 4:00pm: 17th Annual Ancient History Day
  • Venue: Lecture Theatre, Abel Smith (building 23), The University of Queensland, St Lucia

17th Annual Ancient History Day

Religions in the Ancient World

Presented by Friends of Antiquity in conjunction with The Discipline of Classics and Ancient History, in The School of History, Philosophy, Religion & Classics at the University of Queensland.

Ancient History Day program

Speakers

  • Dr John Whitehorne: "The First Occasion. Ancient Egyptian myths of creation"
  • Emeritus Professor Bob Milns: "The Enemy of Religion: Epicurus and his School"
  • Dr Dorothy Watts: "Persian Religion in the Achaemenid Period c.549-330 BC"
  • Dr Caillan Davenport: "Alexander and After: Gods and Kings in the Hellenistic World"
  • Dr Tom Stevenson: "Roman Family Religion"
  • Professor Emeritus John Moorhead: "The Rise of Islam"

* Each speaker will address the audience for up to 45 minutes, followed by a brief question time.

Cost

  • $30 for FOA members;
  • $35 for non-members;
  • $15 each for school students and students with ID.

Booking

Print theAncient History Day program, fill in BOTH sides of the flyer and mail, by 30 July, to -

Ancient History Day
c/- The Alumni Centre (Building 91C)
50 Walcott Street
The University of Queensland, Q. 4072

Enquires

Alumni Friends of UQ Inc Office (07) 3365 1562; School of History, Philosophy, Religion & Classics (07) 3365 2620.