Course: Introduction to the Study of Religions

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Course title Introduction to the Study of Religions
Course code KFHS/KB308
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
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. The concept of religion 2. Religion and spirituality 3. Divinity, sacredness, transcendence 4. History of religion and secularization 5. Atheism 6. Religious studies as a science and its methods 7. Basic questions of Judaism and Christianity 8. Basic questions of Islam 9. Basic questions of Hinduism and Buddhism 10. New religiosity, new religious movements and new religions 11. Sectarianism 12. Classical religions in Czech society 13. New religions in Czech society 14. Processes of influence between secular and religious sphere

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course deals with the basic areas of interest in religious studies. It analyzes the basic concepts and presents the religious studies as a science. On selected religious systems will be demonstrated the ways and methods in the religious studies
Familiarity with religious studies as a science. Knowledge of basic methods of religion. Acquisition of critical thinking about religion. Ability to orientate in basic questions of study of religion. The art of distinguishing current issues in the relationship of man and religiosity.
Prerequisites
None

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active participation. Maximum 3 absences. Essay or test.
Recommended literature
  • HORYNA, Břetislav. Úvod do relifionistiky. Praha, 1994.
  • ŠTAMPACH, I. Přehled religionistiky. Praha, 2008. ISBN 80-7260-087-7.
  • VOJTÍŠEK, Z. Nová náboženská hnutí a jak jim porozumět. Praha: Beta Books, 2007. ISBN 978-80-8685-164-8.


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