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Lecturer(s)
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Bubík Tomáš, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Introduction to the nature of the course Principles of research on religion in the museum Acquisition of data, their processing and evaluation The concept of the nation and the world in the perspective of the museum Religion and Atheism in the Museum Religion and national identity in the museum Religion and secularity in the museum Visiting of three selected museums Presentation of findings from own observation in the museum
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
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Learning outcomes
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This course introduces the issue of studying religion in museums. Students will be introduced how it is possible to approach from a professional point of view to religious objects displayed in museum exhibitions, how they are presented in this sort of public space, as well as how museums create stories that contribute to the formation of local or national identity.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
The student studies the required literature on the topic, regularly participates in classes and joint visits to selected museums. At the end of the course, he presents a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation on findings from direct observation in a selected museum, including a visual appendix and a selected bibliography on the topic. The presentation will focus on the description and interpretation of religious issues in the museum.
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Recommended literature
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Gretchen Buggeln, Crispin Paine, S. Brent Plate. (2017). Religion in Museums Global and Multidisciplinary Perspectives. London.
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Peggy Levitt. (2015). Artifacts and Allegiances How Museums Put the Nation and the World on Display. Oakland.
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Tomáš Bubík. (2019). Tell a Story of the Nation: Image of Religion and Non-religion in the Czech National Museum. Praha.
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