Welcome to Roman Gods and Religion
This demo course introduces learners to the religious world of ancient Rome: the major gods and goddesses, sacred spaces, public rituals, and myths. As you move through the units, you will explore how religion shaped Roman identity, politics, and daily life using structured content, interactive activities, and visual elements.
What You Will Learn
- The core beliefs and practices of Roman religion.
- The identities, symbols, and domains of major Roman gods.
- How temples, rituals, and civic ceremonies shaped Roman society.
- How myths expressed Roman values, memory, and cultural ideals.
- How to design a short Roman-style narrative of your own.
Course Structure
The course is organized into five short units:
- Foundations of Roman Religion – basic concepts and historical background.
- The Major Gods – profiles, attributes, and stories.
- Temples and Rituals – sacred spaces and practices.
- Myths and Stories – narratives about gods and humans.
- Final Assessment – a short quiz and course evaluation.
Instructional Design Approach Showcased in This Demo
- Clear visual structure: Consistent formatting, color cues, and modular layout enhance readability and navigation.
- Progressive learning flow: Concepts move from foundations to deities, temples, and myths with gradual increase in complexity.
- Blended activity design: Balanced use of Moodle-native tools (Quiz, Database, Wiki) and H5P interactivity (Timeline, Drag-and-Drop, Image Pairing).
- Active learning tasks: Short reflections, image identification, collaborative wiki writing, and a creative writing assignment.
- Focus on accessibility: Clean layout, readable fonts, descriptive headings, and consistent color contrast.
How to Navigate This Demo
Use the section menu on the left (or at the top on smaller screens) to open each unit. Inside a unit, work from top to bottom: start with the overview, then readings and media, then interactive activities, and finally any quizzes or written tasks.
Estimated Time Commitment
- Total course time: approximately 5–7 hours.
- Each unit: about 45–60 minutes in this demo version.
Enjoy exploring Roman religion — and the instructional design techniques behind this course.