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Lecturer(s)
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Weis Martin, prof. PaedDr. ThLic. Th.D.
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Course content
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1. What is public space? 2. Christianity in public space 3. What is public theology? And what are its basic principles? 4. Church and society interpreting the world from the point of view of a theology 5. Public theology origin (Storrar 2007: Kairos) 6. Public theology - development 7. Who can become a public theologian and what can they do? 8. Theological language in public space 9. Trinitarian faith and public life 10. Urban space and public theology 11. Closing colloquium
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes
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English version of this course has slightly different focus than its Czech version. It is more focused on theology than on general religion and it aims to involve students into debates about the public nature of theology on both theoretical as well as practical levels. What is the role of Christian theology in public sphere? The main objective of this course is an attempt to answer this question and help students to see theology as an active agent in debates about public issues. Students will be acquainted with the origin, development and current state of public theology which is a field of study rapidly growing worldwide focusing on how Christian belief, theology and practice engage with social issues. The main concern of public theology is the well-being of society. This concern is rooted in the very heart of Christianity which the teaching of Jesus Christ. Course objectives: - Gain knowledge about different definitions of public space. - Be introduced to theological interpretation of public space. - Become acquainted with some major theological issues connected to public space. - Be introduced into origin, development and various styles of public theology. - Develop critical thinking skills. - Gain ability to get involved into public debates with distinct theological voice.
- Students will gain rudimentary knowledge about different definitions and interpretations of public space. - Students will be able to identify and reflect on theological dwelling in public space. - Students will gain knowledge about major theological issues connected to public space. - Students will gain knowledge about origin, development and various styles of public theology. - Students will develop their critical thinking skills. - Students will gain elementary ability to get involved into public debates from a distinct theological position.
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Prerequisites
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None
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Colloquium, Seminar work
Course attendance (80% compulsory); individual study and reading; minimum 3000 words research paper on a topic relevant to the course; 15 min. presentation of the research paper at the closing colloquium. Students are expected to prepare a handout or other visual aid (e.g. PowerPoint presentation) to enhance the effectiveness of their presentations. These materials shall be distributed to every attendee of the closing colloquium. Students are asked to hand in their research paper at least 14 days prior to the closing colloquium. Papers submitted later will not be considered for evaluation. Bibliography (compulsory): 1. Bergmann, Sigurd. "Making Oneself at Home in Environments of Urban Amnesia: Religion and Theology in City Space." International Journal of Public Theology vol. 2, issue 1 (2008-01-01): 70-97. 2. Bradstock, Andrew. "Using God-Talk in a Secular Society: Time for a New Conversation on Public Issues?" International Journal of Public Theology vol. 6, issue 2 (2012-01-01): 137-158. 3. BURNS, Stephen and MONRO, Anita (2015). Which public?: inspecting the house of public theology. In MONRO, Anita (ed.) a Stephen BURNS (ed.). 2015. Public theology and the challenge of feminism. 1 [edition]. New York: Routledge, 144 p. ISBN 978-184-4658-008. (Chapter 1, p. 1-14) 4. Elliot, Alison. "Doing Theology: Engaging the Public." International Journal of Public Theology vol. 1, issue 3 (2007-09-01): 290-305. 5. Graham, Elaine. "A Window on the Soul: Four Politicians on Religion and Public Life." International Journal of Public Theology vol. 3, issue 2 (2009-05-01): 145-164. 6. Jacobsen, Eneida. "Models of Public Theology." International Journal of Public Theology vol. 6, issue 1 (2012-01-01): 7-22. 7. Kim, Sebastian C.H. Theology in the public sphere: [public theology as a catalyst for open debate]. London: SCM Press, 2011. (Part I, p. 1-76, essential text it is good to start reading with this text) 8. Koopman, Nico. "Public Theology in (South) Africa: A Trinitarian Approach." International Journal of Public Theology vol. 1, issue 2 (2007-07-01): 188-209. 9. Scott, Peter Manley. "The City's Grace? Recycling the Urban Ecology." International Journal of Public Theology vol. 2, issue 1 (2008-01-01): 119-135. 10. Storrar, William. "The Naming of Parts: Doing Public Theology in a Global Era." International Journal of Public Theology vol. 5, issue 1 (2011-01-01): 23-43. 11. Storrar, William. "2007: A Kairos Moment for Public Theology." International Journal of Public Theology vol. 1, issue 1 (2007-01-01): 5-25. 12. Thomson, Heather. "Stars and Compasses: Hermeneutical Guides for Public Theology. "International Journal of Public Theology vol. 2, issue 3 (2008-06-01): 258-276. 13. Zabatiero, Júlio Paulo Tavares. "From the Sacristy to the Public Square The Public Character of Theology. "International Journal of Public Theology vol. 6, issue 1 (2012-01-01): 56-69. Bibliography (extension reading, optional): 1. Doak, Mary. Reclaiming narrative for public theology. Albany: State University of New York Press, 2004. 2. Forrester, Duncan B, William Storrar, and Andrew Morton. Public theology for the 21st century: essays in honour of Duncan B. Forrester. New York: T&T Clark, 2004. 3. Hainsworth, Deirdre King, Scott Paeth. Public theology for a global society: essays in honor of Max L. Stackhouse. Grand Rapids, Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans, 2010. 4. Kim, Sebastian C. H. Theology in the public sphere: [public theology as a catalyst for open debate]. London: SCM Press, 2011. 5. Monro, Anita, and Stephen Burns. Public theology and the challenge of feminism. 1 [edition]. New York: Routledge, 2015. 6. Valentin, Benjamin. Mapping public theology: beyond culture, identity, and difference. Harrisburg, Pa.: Trinity Press International, 2002.
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Recommended literature
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BAUMAN, Z. Liquid Times: Living in an Age of Uncertainty. Cambridge: Polity Press. Cambridge: Polity Press.
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DUKA, D.; BADAL, M. Bílá kniha církve s černou kapitolou.. Kostelní Vydří, 2009.
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ELIADE, M. Posvátné a profánní. Praha, 2006.
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HAMPLOVÁ, D. Čemu Češi věří: dimenze soudobé české religiozity. Socilogický časopis 44 (4), 2008.
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KIM, S. Theology in the Public Sphere: Public Theology as a Catalyst for Open Debate. London, SCM Press, 2011.
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Lyon, D. Ježíš v Disneylandu. Nakladatelství lidové noviny: Praha, 2002.
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MOLTMANN, J. God for a Secular Society: The Public Relevance of Theology.. London, SCM Press, 1999.
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MUCHOVÁ, L. ŠTĚCH, F. Mezi lidským a Božím: Udržitelnost křesťanské práce s mládeží v post-sekulární Evropě,. Studia Theologica 14, č. 3 [49] (2012): s. 1 ? 12., 2012.
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STORRAR, W. A Kairos Moment for Public Theology, In: International Journal of Public Theology, 1/2007, vol. 1, p.5-25.
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STORRAR, W. The Naming of Parts: Doing Public Theology in a Global Era, In: International Journal of Public Theology, 1/2011, vol. 5, p. 23-43..
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VAN AARDE, A. What is "theology" in "public theology" and what is "public" about "public theology"? In Hervormde Teologiese Studies. [online]. vol. 64, no. 3, p. 1213-1234.. 2008.
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Zygmundt Bauman. Humanitní vědec v postmoderním světě. Rozhovory o umění života, vědě, životě, umění a dalších otázkách.. Praha, 2008.
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Zygmundt Bauman. Tekutá modernita.. Praha, 2002.
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