General Introduction: Themes and Evaluation

This lecture covers the course structure for the current year, focusing on the flipped classroom approach and the evaluation criteria. It delves into topics such as the origin of the world, religious cosmogonies, the shift from geocentrism, the relationship between science and religion, and the concept of apocalypse and millenarianism. The lecture also includes details on the assessment process, which involves submitting written summaries of provided texts, preparing oral presentations, and engaging in group discussions on various topics related to the course.