Course: History of Religion

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Course title History of Religion
Course code KFI/PFDN
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
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
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Klapetek Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Methodology of religious studies, relationship between religious studies and theology 2. Judaism 3. Islam 4. Hinduism 5. Buddhism - Theravada and Mahayana 6. Confucianism 7. Taoism 8. Šinto 9. Japanese Buddhism

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
Learning outcomes
The course deals with World Religions - Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Tonfucianism, Taoismus, Šinto and Japanis Buddhism. Students get acquainted with modern theories of religious studies.
overview of world religions
Prerequisites
none

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Analysis of creative work (musical, visual, literary)

To get acquainted with the content of dr. Macha and lectures.
Recommended literature
  • Keene, M.:. Světová náboženství..
  • Knotková-Čapková, B.:. Základy asijských náboženství I..
  • Knotková-Čapková, B.:. Základy asijských náboženství II..
  • Mácha, P.:. Hledání středu : světová náboženství v původních textech.
  • McLoughlin, S.:. Světová náboženství v kostce.
  • Štampach, I.:. Malý přehled náboženství..
  • Štampach, I.:. Náboženství v dialogu..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training of Basics of Social Sciences and Civic Education for High and Secondary School (1) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher Training of Basics of Social Sciences and Civic Education for High and Secondary School (1) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer