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Lecturer(s)
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Hoblík Jiří, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Religion as a conflict and anti-conflict factor 2. Problems of religious ethics 3. State and social conflicts in Antiquity (Mesopotamia, Israel, Greece, Rome) 4. Religious wars 5. Concepts of evil and violence in religious traditions 6. State, religion and violence in European history 7. Totalitarian regimes and anti-religious violence 8. Religious conflicts since the second half of the 20th century. 9. Israel and violence 10. Islam and violence 11. Religious conflict against the backdrop of 9/11 12. Religious sect as a subject of violence 13. Sectarian social conflict 14. Traditions of non-violence
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to explain the sources, types and nature of religious conflicts. It also traces the role of religion in overcoming conflicts. The course distinguishes different historical phases as well as different religious systems. It emphasizes typical phenomena, developments in modern times, and contemporary issues.
Ability to analyze conflicts in which religion plays a role. Ability to distinguish the roles played by religion. Sensitivity to the differences between religious and non-religious actors in conflicts.
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Prerequisites
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no prerequisities
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
75% personal participation in the course, reading 2 publications
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Recommended literature
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Juergensmeyer, Mark. Teror v mysli boží: Globální vzestup náboženského násilí. Brno, 2007.
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Krupp, Michal. Sionismus a Stát Izrael. Praha, 1999.
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Vojtíšek, Zdeněk. Nová náboženství a násilí. Praha, 2017.
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