Course: Systematic Religionistics

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Course title Systematic Religionistics
Course code KFHS/K408
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hoblík Jiří, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to religious systems. 2. Typology of religion. 3. Judaism. 4. Christianity. 5. Islam. 6. Hinduism. 7. Buddhism. 8. Religion of China. 9. African religions. 10. Religions of the indigenous peoples of North and South America. 11. Mystery and esotericism. 12. New religions of modern times. 13. New religions of the 20th - 21st century. 14. Traditional and non-traditional religions in the Czech Republic

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course seeks to introduce religious systems based on the typology of religion. Follows up on work experts dealing with specific cultural contexts and thus regulates the results of special religion studies, which deals with the study of individual religious systems. It follows the subject Religion Studies, which is part of the corresponding bachelor's study, and adds a thorough to its comprehensive and theoretical approach a systematic view of traditional and modern religious doctrine and practice. Special emphasis is placed on the contemporary religiosity and contemporary religions.
The student will first get acquainted with the typology of religion. They will learn to apply typology. Furthermore, he will gain a deeper insight into selected religious systems. They will also learn to ask current questions.
Prerequisites
no prerequisities

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Paper on current issues in the world of religion. The teacher talks about him with the speaker. Other students may also be involved. The exam requires a thorough insight into religious systems.
Recommended literature
  • KÜNG, H. Po stopách světových náboženství. 2006.
  • Václavík, David. Náboženství a moderní česká společnost. Praha, 2010.


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