Course: Introduction to Theology and Dogmatics

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Course title Introduction to Theology and Dogmatics
Course code KTEO/NUDT
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Kolářová Lucie, Mgr. Dr. theol.
Course content
I. Religion - assumption and source of theology (approaches, definitions, relationship of religion, Christianity and theology) II. Theology - concept, characteristics, essence (the concept of theology and its inadequacy, ambivalence of theology, theological hermeneutics, the main interest of theology) III. Methodology in theology (differentiation of content and methods, constants within methodological diversity, methodological approaches in the history of theology) IV. Theological paradigms - augustinian paradigm (distinction between sapientia and scientia, Augustine's hermeneutics, Augustine's theological themes) - thomistic paradigm (development of the scholastic method, sources and system of Thomas' way of thinking, concept of sacra doctrina, nature of knowledge) - neo-scholastic paradigm (starting point, manual studies, key elements of neo-scholastic theology) V. The structure of theology and some key theological concepts (division of theology, terms: revelation, salvation, resurrection)

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
Learning outcomes
To introduce the students to the nature of theology and its methodology, to provide them with an insight into the history of theology and to name important milestones, to characterise important theological paradigms and to introduce representative personalities of theology. The analysis of basic concepts and texts.
The students will acquire basic knowledge about the nature, methods and content of theology and appropriate basic theological terminology. They are guided to the ability to think and interpret theologically in a correct way.
Prerequisites
None

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

The students will pass the oral exam of the studied material and required study literature.
Recommended literature
  • viz Moodle.
  • viz Moodle.
  • viz Moodle.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Theology Study plan (Version): Theology (2012) Category: Philosophy, theology 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Theology Study plan (Version): Philosophy and Religious Studies (2016) Category: Philosophy, theology 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter