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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Ancient Greek philosophy has influenced western culture and thinking to a vast extent. Its philosophers have left a wealth of historical information for the present and future generations to learn and decipher. Moreover, one can also use ancient philosophy to gain insight into modern society and its struggles.

Thus, the Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy by Swayam will help you gain an in-depth knowledge of Greek philosophy and its history. The comprehensive curriculum will take you on a journey through different schools of thought and some of Philosophy’s dominant figures. You will also learn about ancient philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and their significant contributions.

Additionally, the Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy online course will run for 12 weeks to help you learn numerous complex topics and fascinating theories. Dr Babu M N and the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady will be presenting this programme. Upon completing the course, you can attain Swayam’s Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy certification by fulfilling the required eligibility.

The Highlights

Online learning programme
Elective course
Duration of 12 weeks
Undergraduate level
‘Humanities and social sciences’ field
Expert instructor
Certification provided
Online application
Discussion forum
Credit system
Assignments and evaluation
E-learning material
Books and references mentioned

Programme Offerings

elective course
Social Sciences
Humanities subject
Course on Philosophy
online programme
Ancient Greek philosophy
12-week duration
Undergraduate level
Medieval philosophy
certificate on completion
Course assessment
proctored exam

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	SSUS Kalady

Eligibility Criteria

Certification qualifying details

The Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy certification is based on the in-course assessment’s 30% weightage, and the end term proctored test’s 70% score.

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

Upon completion of the Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy by Swayam, you will learn the following topics:

The history of Greek philosophy and its development.
Different schools of thought in Greek philosophy.
Contribution of ancient philosophers like Socrates, Plato and Aristotle to the field of philosophy.
Understanding the theories of medieval thinkers like St. Augustine. St. Anselm, and St. Thomas Aquinas.
Religious contributions of the medieval thinkers.
The core concepts of the medieval and classic Greek school of thought.

Who it is for

Historian

Admission Details

With these steps, you can start learning the Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy online programme:

Step 1: Use this to check the course: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_hs15/preview.

Step 2: Click on the ‘JOIN’ icon.

Step 3: Upon redirecting to the account creation and sign-up page, either start a Swayam account or sign in via an existing one.

Step 4: After you have signed up, you can start learning the course when it begins.

Application Details

There is no application form for the Swayam Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy certificate course. To enroll, you have to create an account on the website and sign in. You can do so by providing a username, your email address, and a password. Alternatively, you can log in through your Facebook/Google/Microsoft account too.

The Syllabus

History of Greek Philosophy
Greek School of Thought - The Eleatics
Pre-Socratic Philosophy

Pre- Socratic Thinkers- the Ionians
Thales of Miletus
Anaximander

Anaximenes
Pythagoras
Heraclitus

Parmenides
Zeno
Anaxagoras

Leuippus
Democritus
Sophist Philosophy

Protagoras
Socrates Theory of knowledge
Socratic Method

Plato’s Theory of knowledge
Doctrine of Ideas
Concept of Soul

Aristotelian Epistemology
Logic
Substance, matter and form

The Process of Change
Nichomachean Ethics
Epicureanism

Stoicism
Historical overview of Medieval Philosophy
Features and Characteristics of Medieval Philosophy

Major Phases and Important Thinkers of Medieval Philosophy
Central Themes and Philosophical Concerns of Medieval Philosophy
Medieval Philosophers: Boethius

Medieval Philosophers :Anselm of Canterbury
Great Medieval Philosophers :St. Augustine of Hippo
Medieval Philosophers: Saint Thomas Aquinas

Instructors

SSUS Kalady Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who will be instructing in this course?

Dr Babu M N, an Assistant Professor from the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, will teach this curriculum.

2: How long will I get to finish the programme?

You will have to complete the course in 12 weeks.

3: What is the evaluation method in this course?

The curriculum consists of a four-credit system. You must submit all assessments and participate in Swayam’s proctored test for evaluation.

4: What learning aids will be provided to learn this programme?

You will receive e-learning content and reference material. There will also be a weekly interactive session to discuss doubts and interact with the instructor.