Course: Philosophy of Religion

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Course title Philosophy of Religion
Course code KSA/FIN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bubík Tomáš, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1) Introduction to the philosophy of religion 2) Greek Philosophy of Religion 3) Christian Philosophy of Religion 4) Modern and contemporary philosophy of religion 5) The concept of religion in T. G. Masaryk 6) On the relationship between science and religion 7) The conflict between reason and faith 8) Spiritual philosophy and faith 9) The idea of a new religion 10) Religion and society 11) Religion and Marxist philosophy 12) Jesus and Marxism

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
This course will introduce students to 20th century European and Czech philosophy of religion, discuss the nature of modern Western thought, as well as the disputes and controversies between Christian-oriented philosophers, positivists and Marxists, proponents of religious modernization and traditionalists, theists, non-believers and atheists. Issues such as in particular the relationship between science and religion, reason and faith, the problem of the historical Jesus or the idea of a new religion and the search for spirituality for modern man will be presented thematically, but will also take into account the historical and social point of view.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Regular participation in classes. Knowledge of the content being discussed. Reading selected literature. Ability to discuss the subject matter.
Recommended literature
  • Bubík, Tomáš. (2009). Úvod do české filozofie náboženství.. Pardubice.
  • Horyna, B., Pavlincová, H. (1999). Filosofie náboženství. Pokus o typologii.. Brno.
  • Schaeffler, Richard. (2003). Filosofie náboženství. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Religion Studies (2019) Category: Philosophy, theology 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Religion Studies (2019) Category: Philosophy, theology 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -