The Summer School "Ancient Egyptian Magic and Astronomy: Texts and Practices" is a 7-day intensive academic program aimed to introduce the students to the study of ancient Egyptian magic and astronomy.

Italian and international scholars will hold lessons on magical texts and objects, magical practitioners, ancient astronomy and astrology, introducing the student to the main instruments and topics and on significant case studies 
The Summer School is designed to students and people wishing to deepen their knowledge of specific topics of Egyptological research.

The school will be entirely held online, via Microsoft Teams. 

Aim

The Summer School aims to present the main aspects of ancient Egyptian magic and astronomy, focusing on the texts and ideological aspects, the most important practices, the objects and amulets used in the practice, the main astronomical
theories and concepts.

Who can apply

Graduate and undergraduate university students, people interested in Egyptological studies.

Language

English

Program Intensity

Part-time

Application

Admission Requirements

The Summer School has no formal prerequisites.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• The Summer School will be activated with at least 5 students
• The maximum number of participants is set to 100 students

Required Documents

• Identity Document (*PASSPORT in case you are a foreign student*)
• Enrolment Form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of interest

All the documents must be in pdf format, in order to upload them on the portal when required.

Application has to be submitted via Alice portal following the instructions of the "How to apply" page.

ECTS

3

Fees

500 euro

Pay fees by Debit/Credit Card or PayPal online using the following form: Payment Form 

NOTICE:

• International students without Italian Tax Code: please tick the box 'Anonymous' in order to disable the field 'Italian personal ID/VAT number'.
• Please type your NAME and SURNAME next to the pre-filled text of the field 'Reason'
• Please pay only after receiving the admission letter

REFUND POLICY:

• Fees are non refundable

Fundings

One grant, covering the amount of the tuition fee, will be assigned on a competitive basis, taking into account:

• the academic quality of the student,
• the country of provenance, privileging economically disadvantaged areas,
• the youngest age.

The grant will be assigned on 14 June 2025.

Period

14 - 20 July 2025

Application Deadline

15 May 2025

Contacts

Coordinator
Prof. Gianluca Miniaci Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo. 
Dr. Gabriele Conte Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo. 
Dr. Mattia Mancini Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo. 

Website https://egyptologysummerschool.wordpress.com/

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