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Get a Closer Look at the Interesting World of Ancient Egypt with our Egyptology Online Course
Known as one of the greatest and oldest-known civilizations, Ancient Egypt was both an incredibly interesting and important part of human history. The Egyptology Course gives you the opportunity to uncover this history, as you are guided through its various periods, religions, beliefs, rulers, and knowledge.
The Egyptology Course begins by sending you far back, to take a broad look at the history of Ancient Egypt, with an overview of how the society progressed over time. You’ll journey through the following periods: Early Dynastic Period, Old Kingdom, First Intermediate Period, Middle Kingdom, Second Intermediate Period, New Kingdom, Third Intermediate Period, Late Period and the Ptolemaic Period.
Religion was at the heart of Ancient Egypt throughout all the periods of its society. The course looks at deities, cosmology, various types of religion and how they were practiced, and the role of magic in society. Also extremely important to the Ancient Egyptians was their concepts of death and the afterlife. You’ll explore these beliefs, mummification – what it was, and why and how it was done – and the significance of tombs in transitioning from life into death.
One of the great draws of Egyptology is the study of kings, queens and pharaohs. The Egyptology Course guides you through the terminology used for their rulers and how they were perceived as being divine. You’ll also take a look at some of the most important and notable figures in Egyptian history.
It is recognized that, for their time, Ancient Egyptians were a highly advanced society with progressive knowledge of medicine, astronomy, electricity, agriculture and architecture. This course guides you through the Ancient Egyptian’s understanding of each of these areas and even covers the more controversial theories that they had advanced ‘spiritual technology’ and that they were assisted by ‘ancient aliens’.
An issue that can be contentious, the Egyptology Course discusses how historians have viewed race in Ancient Egypt, how Ancient Egyptians viewed it themselves, how we look at it today, and the views of prominent historian, Cheikh Anta Diop.
What you will learn with our Egyptology Online Course
- Historical Overview
- Ancient Egyptian Religion and Magic
- Death and the Afterlife
- Kings, Queens, and Pharaohs
- Ancient Egyptian Knowledge
- Racial Issues
- Egyptology Then and Now
Egyptology Online Course - Requirements
The Egyptology Online Course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7.
To successfully complete this course, a student must:
- Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
- Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
- Be a self-directed learner
- Possess sound language and literacy skills
Quick Course Facts
- Course content is structured for easy comprehension
- Registered students gain unrestricted access to the Egyptology Course
- All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
- Study online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
- All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion
For any additional questions please see our comprehensive FAQS tab above.
Egyptology Online Course Outline
Module 1: Historical Overview I
Part 1: Early Dynastic Period
Learning Objectives:
- Early Dynastic Period
- Old Kingdom
- First Intermediate Period
- Middle Kingdom
Early Dynastic Period
Egypt's early history is known as prehistory, and still know very little about it. Historians refer to the Early Dynastic Era, also known as the Archaic Period, when they speak of Ancient Egypt. Naqada III was the era immediately preceding this.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The Unification of Egypt
- Cultural Evolution
- The First Rulers
- Old Kingdom
- The Rise of the Old Kingdom
- The Height of the Old Kingdom
- The Fifth and Sixth Dynasties
Part 2: First Intermediate Period
This was also known as the 'Dark Period,' and it lasted from 2181 BC to 2055 BC, after the Old Kingdom. It includes the Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Dynasties, as well as a portion of the Eleventh.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The Seventh and Eighth Dynasties
- The Ninth and Tenth Dynasties
- End of the First Intermediate Period
Part 3: Middle Kingdom
The Middle Kingdom, also known as the Period of Reunification, lasted from 2050 to 1710 BC, according to some historians, and from 2050 to 1650 BC, according to others. The Eleventh and Twelfth Dynasties were included. The Thirteenth Dynasty is also included as well.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Mentuhotep II and III
- Later Rulers and Events
Module 2: Historical Overview II
Part 1: Second Intermediate Period
Learning Objectives:
- Second Intermediate Period
- New Kingdom
- Third Intermediate Period
Second Intermediate Period
From 1650 BC to 1550 BC, the Second Intermediate Period existed. It spanned the 13th to 17th Dynasties. The 'Hyksos' was perhaps the most noteworthy characteristic of this era, but the other Canaanite rulers also reflect a break from tradition.
Topics to be discussed include:
- 13th and 14th Dynasties
- Hyksos
- Hyksos and Culture
Part 2: New Kingdom
The Egyptian Empire is another name for the New Kingdom. It was the most wealthy, influential, and successful period in Ancient Egypt, lasting from the 18th to the 20th Dynasties. The New Kingdom is usually dated from 1550 to 1077 BC.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Rise of the New Kingdom
- Height of the New Kingdom
- Decline of the New Kingdom
- Third Intermediate Period
- 21st Dynasty
- 22nd and 23rd Dynasties
- 24th Dynasty
- 25th Dynasty
Module 3: Historical Overview III
Part 1: Late Period
Learning Objectives:
- The Late period
- The Ptolemaic period
Topics to be discussed include:
- Late Period
- 26th Dynasty
- 27th Dynasty
- 28th, 29th and 30th Dynasties
Part 2: Ptolemaic Period
According to legend, the Ptolemaic Period lasted from 332 to 30 BC. In Ancient Egypt, it was a Hellenistic (Greek) kingdom. It lasted from the time Alexander the Great conquered Ancient Egypt until the Romans defeated it.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Alexander the Great
- Ptolemy I, Ptolemy II, and Ptolemy III
- Ptolemy IV
- Ptolemy V and Ptolemy VI
- Further Ptolemys and Cleopatra VII
Module 4: Ancient Egyptian Religion and Magic
Part 1: Deities
Learning Objectives:
- Understand more about Ancient Egyptian deities and cosmology
- Know more about types of religion in Ancient Egypt and how they were practised
- Understand the role that magic played in this society.
Deities
This segment would look at the essence of the Gods and their relationships. It will also look at some of Ancient Egypt's most famous deities.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Nature of the Gods
- Relationships Between the Gods
- Popular Deities
Part 2: Cosmology
This segment would look at Ancient Egypt's cosmology, or how they viewed the cosmos in which they existed.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Ma’at
- The Concept of Time
- Arrangement of the Universe
Part 3: Religion
This segment will look at how faith operated in Ancient Egypt.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Religion as a Way of Life
- Monotheism?
- Regional Differences and Changes Over Time
Part 4: Magic
In Ancient Egypt, magic was extremely significant. This segment would go over it in greater depth.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The Role of Magic in Society
- Heka God of Magic
- The Link Between Magic and Religion
Module 5: Death and the Afterlife
Part 1: Beliefs about Death and the Afterlife
Learning Objectives:
- Common Ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife
- What mummification was, and why and how it was done
- More about tombs and their importance
Beliefs about Death and the Afterlife
Ancient Egypt is well-known for its many teachings about death and the afterlife. This segment will continue to go into these in depth.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Death, the Ka and the Ba
- Journey to the Afterlife and Judgment
- Rebirth and Sekhet-Aaru
Part 2: Mummification
Everyone has read of Ancient Egyptian mummies, of course. What is less well understood is what mummification is, whether it was practiced, and what it entails.
Topics to be discussed include:
- What is Mummification?
- Why Was Mummification Done?
- How Was Mummification Done?
Part 3: Tombs
The Importance of Tombs
Tombs were very common in Ancient Egypt since they were used to bury their kings.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Texts and Spells
- Coffins
Module 6: Kings, Queens and Pharaohs
Part 1: Naming and Terminology
Learning Objectives:
- Different terminology used to refer to them
- The divinity of rulers
- Important figures
Naming and Terminology
Our Choice of Terminology
Throughout this module, one will see that the word "ruler" is used often, while other sources may use the terms "pharaoh" or "king." Someone may have asked why this is the case. It was decided to use the name ruler because the word "pharaoh" was never used in Ancient Egypt. Its current meaning is founded solely on its use in the Bible.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Names and Titles
- Examples of Full Titles
Part 2: The Divinity of Rulers
Divine Rulership
The Ancient Egyptians regarded their kings as sacred, referring to them as "sons or daughters of Ra." They were regarded as the intermediary between the earthly and celestial worlds, between humans and gods, throughout their lifespan.
Having said that, they were indeed mortal and they were in a human body.
They were, however, immortal because of their divinity, which guaranteed them eternal existence.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Ancient Egyptian Views About Divine Leadership
Part 3: Important Figures
Though they do not have time to research all of the various Ancient Egyptian kings, we will look at six of the most important.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Khufu
- Amenhotep I
- Hatshepsut
- Thutmose III
- Tutankhamun
- Cleopatra VII
Module 7: Ancient Egyptian Knowledge I
Part 1: Medicine
Learning Objectives:
- What they knew about medicine
- Their knowledge in the field of astronomy
- How they potentially used electricity
- Their knowledge of irrigation and agriculture
Medicine
Ancient Egyptian medicine was technologically sophisticated for its time and well known.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Pharmacology
- Surgery
- Doctors
- Imhotep
Part 2: Astronomy
The Ancient Egyptians were intrigued by the discovery of the stars, and their understanding of astronomy evolved and changed throughout their history. This section would examine astronomy from the Prehistoric to the Old Kingdom, the First Intermediate Period to the New Kingdom, and Greek Egypt.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Prehistoric to the Old Kingdom
- First Intermediate Period to New Kingdom
- Greek Egypt
Part 3: Electricity
Some believe that the Ancient Egyptians had electricity, although others believe that this is a myth. This concept will be explored further in this part.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Light Bulbs
- Ancient Batteries
- The Great Pyramid as a Power Plant
- Irrigation and Agriculture
- The Nile
- Irrigation
Module 8: Ancient Egyptian Knowledge II
Part 1: Architecture
Learning Objectives:
- The importance of Ancient Egyptian architecture
- What spiritual technology is and how the Ancient Egyptians may have used it
- Theories about alien assistance
Architecture
In contrast to other ancient civilizations, Egyptian architecture is highly important. This is due to the fact that the Ancient Egyptians built some of the most long-lasting settlements in history. The Pyramid of Khufu, for example, is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still stands (also known as the Great Pyramid or the Great Pyramid of Giza).
Topics to be discussed include:
- Pyramids
- Pyramid Design
- Temple Hieroglyphs
- Temple Planning
Part 2: Spiritual Technology
What is Spiritual Technology?
In general, Collins Dictionary defines technology as “methods, processes, and instruments that are the product of scientific expertise being used for practical purposes.” Spirituality is characterized as “the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul rather than material or physical things.”
Topics to be discussed include:
- Quantum Theory
- Great Pyramid as Energy Transmitters
Part 3: Alien Assistance
Some scholars also believe that the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization was due to aliens – that the aliens were helping the Ancient Egyptians. This segment would look at some of the theories associated with this philosophy.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Ancient Astronauts
- Erich Von Daniken
- Skull Elongation
Module 9: Racial Issues
Part 1: A Historical Question
Learning Objectives:
- The history of the racial debate, both in terms of Victorian times and slavery
- How Ancient Egyptians themselves viewed race
- A modern view of the racial debate
- The views of prominent historian Cheikh Anta Diop
A Historical Question
Victorian Times
Scholars were looking at race at the time of Victorian Egyptology. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Western scholars developed racial theories about race – they established a hierarchy of white people at the top and black people at the bottom and used ‘sciences' such as craniometry to support their ideas.
Western Slavery
Slavery was abolished in the United States during the nineteenth century. Although some wished to see black people as free, some contended that they should still be slaves. The latter defended their position by saying that black people were inferior to white people and had no civilizations, i.e. they were "savages."
Part 2: Ancient Egyptian Viewpoints
How Did Ancient Egyptians See Race?
The Ancient Egyptians did ‘see' race to the point that when they painted, they represented various skin and hair colors, facial expressions, and wardrobe distinctions, among other things. It should be remembered, however, that the skin color variations found in photographs of Ancient Egypt may not be accurate; the color was frequently applied in modern times, leaving room for ethnic prejudice or stereotypes.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Ancient Egyptian Art
- A Modern View
- Cheikh Anta Diop
- Beyond Race
Module 10: Egyptology Then and Now
Part 1: Victorian Egyptology
Learning Objectives:
- Victorian Egyptology
- Artefacts and their return
- The re-examining of Ancient Egypt from a modern point of view
Victorian Egyptology
Overview of Victorian Egyptology
With Napoleon Bonaparte's conquest of Egypt in 1798, what is now known as "classic Egyptology" began. Between 1809 and 1829, the publication Description de l'Egypte, written by the new Egyptologists who had founded themselves in Egypt as a result of Bonaparte's conquest, spread knowledge of Ancient Egypt throughout Europe.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Spiritualism
- Artefacts
- Ownership of Artefacts
- Egypt Claiming Back Its Artefacts
Part 2: Re-Examining Ancient Egypt
This segment will investigate the theories of Dr. John Romer, who claims that much of our knowledge of Ancient Egypt is faulty and is focused on our own culture and assumptions.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Why History Needs a Re-Examination
- Our Cultural Assumptions
- Not a ‘State’
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Units of Study
Module 1 – Historical Overview I
- Introduction
- Part 1: Early Dynastic Period
- Part 2: First Intermediate Period
- Part 3: Middle Kingdom
- Module 1 Assessment
Module 2 – Historical Overview II
- Part 1: Second Intermediate Period
- Part 2: New Kingdom
- Module 2 Assessment
Module 3 – Historical Overview III
- Part 1: Late Period
- Part 2: Ptolemaic Period
- Module 3 Assessment
Module 4 – Ancient Egyptian Religion and Magic
- Part 1: Deities
- Part 2: Cosmology
- Part 3: Religion
- Part 4: Magic
- Module 4 Assessment
Module 5 – Death and the Afterlife
- Part 1: Beliefs about Death and the
- Afterlife
- Part 2: Mummification
- Part 3: Tombs
- Module 5 Assessment
Module 6 – Kings, Queens and Pharaohs
- Part 1: Naming and Terminology
- Part 2: The Divinity of Rulers
- Part 3: Important Figures
- Module 6 Assessment
Module 7 – Ancient Egyptian Knowledge I
- Part 1: Medicine
- Part 2: Astronomy
- Part 3: Electricity
- Module 7 Assessment
Module 8 – Ancient Egyptian Knowledge II
- Part 1: Architecture
- Part 2: Spiritual Technology
- Part 3: Alien Assistance
- Module 8 Assessment
Module 9 – Racial Issues
- Part 1: A Historical Question
- Part 2: Ancient Egyptian Viewpoints
- Module 9 Assessment
Module 10 – Egyptology Then and Now
- Part 1: Victorian Egyptology
- Part 2: Re-Examining Ancient Egypt
- Module 10 Assessment
- Conclusion
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Students will also need access the following applications:
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Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
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With our Egyptology Course, you’ll journey through the following periods: The early Dynastic Period, Old Kingdom, First Intermediate Period, Middle Kingdom, Second Intermediate Period, New Kingdom, Third Intermediate Period, Late Period, and the Ptolemaic Period.
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- Duration: 150 Hours
- Assessments: Yes
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About This Course
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Get a Closer Look at the Interesting World of Ancient Egypt with our Egyptology Online Course
Known as one of the greatest and oldest-known civilizations, Ancient Egypt was both an incredibly interesting and important part of human history. The Egyptology Course gives you the opportunity to uncover this history, as you are guided through its various periods, religions, beliefs, rulers, and knowledge.
The Egyptology Course begins by sending you far back, to take a broad look at the history of Ancient Egypt, with an overview of how the society progressed over time. You’ll journey through the following periods: Early Dynastic Period, Old Kingdom, First Intermediate Period, Middle Kingdom, Second Intermediate Period, New Kingdom, Third Intermediate Period, Late Period and the Ptolemaic Period.
Religion was at the heart of Ancient Egypt throughout all the periods of its society. The course looks at deities, cosmology, various types of religion and how they were practiced, and the role of magic in society. Also extremely important to the Ancient Egyptians was their concepts of death and the afterlife. You’ll explore these beliefs, mummification – what it was, and why and how it was done – and the significance of tombs in transitioning from life into death.
One of the great draws of Egyptology is the study of kings, queens and pharaohs. The Egyptology Course guides you through the terminology used for their rulers and how they were perceived as being divine. You’ll also take a look at some of the most important and notable figures in Egyptian history.
It is recognized that, for their time, Ancient Egyptians were a highly advanced society with progressive knowledge of medicine, astronomy, electricity, agriculture and architecture. This course guides you through the Ancient Egyptian’s understanding of each of these areas and even covers the more controversial theories that they had advanced ‘spiritual technology’ and that they were assisted by ‘ancient aliens’.
An issue that can be contentious, the Egyptology Course discusses how historians have viewed race in Ancient Egypt, how Ancient Egyptians viewed it themselves, how we look at it today, and the views of prominent historian, Cheikh Anta Diop.
What you will learn with our Egyptology Online Course
- Historical Overview
- Ancient Egyptian Religion and Magic
- Death and the Afterlife
- Kings, Queens, and Pharaohs
- Ancient Egyptian Knowledge
- Racial Issues
- Egyptology Then and Now
Egyptology Online Course - Requirements
The Egyptology Online Course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7.
To successfully complete this course, a student must:
- Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
- Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
- Be a self-directed learner
- Possess sound language and literacy skills
Quick Course Facts
- Course content is structured for easy comprehension
- Registered students gain unrestricted access to the Egyptology Course
- All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
- Study online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
- All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion
For any additional questions please see our comprehensive FAQS tab above.
Egyptology Online Course Outline
Module 1: Historical Overview I
Part 1: Early Dynastic Period
Learning Objectives:
- Early Dynastic Period
- Old Kingdom
- First Intermediate Period
- Middle Kingdom
Early Dynastic Period
Egypt's early history is known as prehistory, and still know very little about it. Historians refer to the Early Dynastic Era, also known as the Archaic Period, when they speak of Ancient Egypt. Naqada III was the era immediately preceding this.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The Unification of Egypt
- Cultural Evolution
- The First Rulers
- Old Kingdom
- The Rise of the Old Kingdom
- The Height of the Old Kingdom
- The Fifth and Sixth Dynasties
Part 2: First Intermediate Period
This was also known as the 'Dark Period,' and it lasted from 2181 BC to 2055 BC, after the Old Kingdom. It includes the Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Dynasties, as well as a portion of the Eleventh.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The Seventh and Eighth Dynasties
- The Ninth and Tenth Dynasties
- End of the First Intermediate Period
Part 3: Middle Kingdom
The Middle Kingdom, also known as the Period of Reunification, lasted from 2050 to 1710 BC, according to some historians, and from 2050 to 1650 BC, according to others. The Eleventh and Twelfth Dynasties were included. The Thirteenth Dynasty is also included as well.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Mentuhotep II and III
- Later Rulers and Events
Module 2: Historical Overview II
Part 1: Second Intermediate Period
Learning Objectives:
- Second Intermediate Period
- New Kingdom
- Third Intermediate Period
Second Intermediate Period
From 1650 BC to 1550 BC, the Second Intermediate Period existed. It spanned the 13th to 17th Dynasties. The 'Hyksos' was perhaps the most noteworthy characteristic of this era, but the other Canaanite rulers also reflect a break from tradition.
Topics to be discussed include:
- 13th and 14th Dynasties
- Hyksos
- Hyksos and Culture
Part 2: New Kingdom
The Egyptian Empire is another name for the New Kingdom. It was the most wealthy, influential, and successful period in Ancient Egypt, lasting from the 18th to the 20th Dynasties. The New Kingdom is usually dated from 1550 to 1077 BC.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Rise of the New Kingdom
- Height of the New Kingdom
- Decline of the New Kingdom
- Third Intermediate Period
- 21st Dynasty
- 22nd and 23rd Dynasties
- 24th Dynasty
- 25th Dynasty
Module 3: Historical Overview III
Part 1: Late Period
Learning Objectives:
- The Late period
- The Ptolemaic period
Topics to be discussed include:
- Late Period
- 26th Dynasty
- 27th Dynasty
- 28th, 29th and 30th Dynasties
Part 2: Ptolemaic Period
According to legend, the Ptolemaic Period lasted from 332 to 30 BC. In Ancient Egypt, it was a Hellenistic (Greek) kingdom. It lasted from the time Alexander the Great conquered Ancient Egypt until the Romans defeated it.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Alexander the Great
- Ptolemy I, Ptolemy II, and Ptolemy III
- Ptolemy IV
- Ptolemy V and Ptolemy VI
- Further Ptolemys and Cleopatra VII
Module 4: Ancient Egyptian Religion and Magic
Part 1: Deities
Learning Objectives:
- Understand more about Ancient Egyptian deities and cosmology
- Know more about types of religion in Ancient Egypt and how they were practised
- Understand the role that magic played in this society.
Deities
This segment would look at the essence of the Gods and their relationships. It will also look at some of Ancient Egypt's most famous deities.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Nature of the Gods
- Relationships Between the Gods
- Popular Deities
Part 2: Cosmology
This segment would look at Ancient Egypt's cosmology, or how they viewed the cosmos in which they existed.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Ma’at
- The Concept of Time
- Arrangement of the Universe
Part 3: Religion
This segment will look at how faith operated in Ancient Egypt.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Religion as a Way of Life
- Monotheism?
- Regional Differences and Changes Over Time
Part 4: Magic
In Ancient Egypt, magic was extremely significant. This segment would go over it in greater depth.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The Role of Magic in Society
- Heka God of Magic
- The Link Between Magic and Religion
Module 5: Death and the Afterlife
Part 1: Beliefs about Death and the Afterlife
Learning Objectives:
- Common Ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife
- What mummification was, and why and how it was done
- More about tombs and their importance
Beliefs about Death and the Afterlife
Ancient Egypt is well-known for its many teachings about death and the afterlife. This segment will continue to go into these in depth.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Death, the Ka and the Ba
- Journey to the Afterlife and Judgment
- Rebirth and Sekhet-Aaru
Part 2: Mummification
Everyone has read of Ancient Egyptian mummies, of course. What is less well understood is what mummification is, whether it was practiced, and what it entails.
Topics to be discussed include:
- What is Mummification?
- Why Was Mummification Done?
- How Was Mummification Done?
Part 3: Tombs
The Importance of Tombs
Tombs were very common in Ancient Egypt since they were used to bury their kings.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Texts and Spells
- Coffins
Module 6: Kings, Queens and Pharaohs
Part 1: Naming and Terminology
Learning Objectives:
- Different terminology used to refer to them
- The divinity of rulers
- Important figures
Naming and Terminology
Our Choice of Terminology
Throughout this module, one will see that the word "ruler" is used often, while other sources may use the terms "pharaoh" or "king." Someone may have asked why this is the case. It was decided to use the name ruler because the word "pharaoh" was never used in Ancient Egypt. Its current meaning is founded solely on its use in the Bible.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Names and Titles
- Examples of Full Titles
Part 2: The Divinity of Rulers
Divine Rulership
The Ancient Egyptians regarded their kings as sacred, referring to them as "sons or daughters of Ra." They were regarded as the intermediary between the earthly and celestial worlds, between humans and gods, throughout their lifespan.
Having said that, they were indeed mortal and they were in a human body.
They were, however, immortal because of their divinity, which guaranteed them eternal existence.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Ancient Egyptian Views About Divine Leadership
Part 3: Important Figures
Though they do not have time to research all of the various Ancient Egyptian kings, we will look at six of the most important.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Khufu
- Amenhotep I
- Hatshepsut
- Thutmose III
- Tutankhamun
- Cleopatra VII
Module 7: Ancient Egyptian Knowledge I
Part 1: Medicine
Learning Objectives:
- What they knew about medicine
- Their knowledge in the field of astronomy
- How they potentially used electricity
- Their knowledge of irrigation and agriculture
Medicine
Ancient Egyptian medicine was technologically sophisticated for its time and well known.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Pharmacology
- Surgery
- Doctors
- Imhotep
Part 2: Astronomy
The Ancient Egyptians were intrigued by the discovery of the stars, and their understanding of astronomy evolved and changed throughout their history. This section would examine astronomy from the Prehistoric to the Old Kingdom, the First Intermediate Period to the New Kingdom, and Greek Egypt.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Prehistoric to the Old Kingdom
- First Intermediate Period to New Kingdom
- Greek Egypt
Part 3: Electricity
Some believe that the Ancient Egyptians had electricity, although others believe that this is a myth. This concept will be explored further in this part.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Light Bulbs
- Ancient Batteries
- The Great Pyramid as a Power Plant
- Irrigation and Agriculture
- The Nile
- Irrigation
Module 8: Ancient Egyptian Knowledge II
Part 1: Architecture
Learning Objectives:
- The importance of Ancient Egyptian architecture
- What spiritual technology is and how the Ancient Egyptians may have used it
- Theories about alien assistance
Architecture
In contrast to other ancient civilizations, Egyptian architecture is highly important. This is due to the fact that the Ancient Egyptians built some of the most long-lasting settlements in history. The Pyramid of Khufu, for example, is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still stands (also known as the Great Pyramid or the Great Pyramid of Giza).
Topics to be discussed include:
- Pyramids
- Pyramid Design
- Temple Hieroglyphs
- Temple Planning
Part 2: Spiritual Technology
What is Spiritual Technology?
In general, Collins Dictionary defines technology as “methods, processes, and instruments that are the product of scientific expertise being used for practical purposes.” Spirituality is characterized as “the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul rather than material or physical things.”
Topics to be discussed include:
- Quantum Theory
- Great Pyramid as Energy Transmitters
Part 3: Alien Assistance
Some scholars also believe that the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization was due to aliens – that the aliens were helping the Ancient Egyptians. This segment would look at some of the theories associated with this philosophy.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Ancient Astronauts
- Erich Von Daniken
- Skull Elongation
Module 9: Racial Issues
Part 1: A Historical Question
Learning Objectives:
- The history of the racial debate, both in terms of Victorian times and slavery
- How Ancient Egyptians themselves viewed race
- A modern view of the racial debate
- The views of prominent historian Cheikh Anta Diop
A Historical Question
Victorian Times
Scholars were looking at race at the time of Victorian Egyptology. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Western scholars developed racial theories about race – they established a hierarchy of white people at the top and black people at the bottom and used ‘sciences' such as craniometry to support their ideas.
Western Slavery
Slavery was abolished in the United States during the nineteenth century. Although some wished to see black people as free, some contended that they should still be slaves. The latter defended their position by saying that black people were inferior to white people and had no civilizations, i.e. they were "savages."
Part 2: Ancient Egyptian Viewpoints
How Did Ancient Egyptians See Race?
The Ancient Egyptians did ‘see' race to the point that when they painted, they represented various skin and hair colors, facial expressions, and wardrobe distinctions, among other things. It should be remembered, however, that the skin color variations found in photographs of Ancient Egypt may not be accurate; the color was frequently applied in modern times, leaving room for ethnic prejudice or stereotypes.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Ancient Egyptian Art
- A Modern View
- Cheikh Anta Diop
- Beyond Race
Module 10: Egyptology Then and Now
Part 1: Victorian Egyptology
Learning Objectives:
- Victorian Egyptology
- Artefacts and their return
- The re-examining of Ancient Egypt from a modern point of view
Victorian Egyptology
Overview of Victorian Egyptology
With Napoleon Bonaparte's conquest of Egypt in 1798, what is now known as "classic Egyptology" began. Between 1809 and 1829, the publication Description de l'Egypte, written by the new Egyptologists who had founded themselves in Egypt as a result of Bonaparte's conquest, spread knowledge of Ancient Egypt throughout Europe.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Spiritualism
- Artefacts
- Ownership of Artefacts
- Egypt Claiming Back Its Artefacts
Part 2: Re-Examining Ancient Egypt
This segment will investigate the theories of Dr. John Romer, who claims that much of our knowledge of Ancient Egypt is faulty and is focused on our own culture and assumptions.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Why History Needs a Re-Examination
- Our Cultural Assumptions
- Not a ‘State’
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Units of Study
Module 1 – Historical Overview I
- Introduction
- Part 1: Early Dynastic Period
- Part 2: First Intermediate Period
- Part 3: Middle Kingdom
- Module 1 Assessment
Module 2 – Historical Overview II
- Part 1: Second Intermediate Period
- Part 2: New Kingdom
- Module 2 Assessment
Module 3 – Historical Overview III
- Part 1: Late Period
- Part 2: Ptolemaic Period
- Module 3 Assessment
Module 4 – Ancient Egyptian Religion and Magic
- Part 1: Deities
- Part 2: Cosmology
- Part 3: Religion
- Part 4: Magic
- Module 4 Assessment
Module 5 – Death and the Afterlife
- Part 1: Beliefs about Death and the
- Afterlife
- Part 2: Mummification
- Part 3: Tombs
- Module 5 Assessment
Module 6 – Kings, Queens and Pharaohs
- Part 1: Naming and Terminology
- Part 2: The Divinity of Rulers
- Part 3: Important Figures
- Module 6 Assessment
Module 7 – Ancient Egyptian Knowledge I
- Part 1: Medicine
- Part 2: Astronomy
- Part 3: Electricity
- Module 7 Assessment
Module 8 – Ancient Egyptian Knowledge II
- Part 1: Architecture
- Part 2: Spiritual Technology
- Part 3: Alien Assistance
- Module 8 Assessment
Module 9 – Racial Issues
- Part 1: A Historical Question
- Part 2: Ancient Egyptian Viewpoints
- Module 9 Assessment
Module 10 – Egyptology Then and Now
- Part 1: Victorian Egyptology
- Part 2: Re-Examining Ancient Egypt
- Module 10 Assessment
- Conclusion
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