Social networks are critical in the maintenance and spread of religions. This course offers an introduction to network concepts and, focusing on ancient Mediterranean religions, examines how religious ideas diffuse; networks and the creation of social capital; intersections of religious and trade or business networks; and the collapse of networks.
Social networks are critical in the maintenance and spread of religions. This course offers an introduction to network concepts and, focusing on ancient Mediterranean religions, examines how religious ideas diffuse; networks and the creation of social capital; intersections of religious and trade or business networks; and the collapse of networks.