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Lecturer(s)
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Lužný Dušan, prof. PhDr. Dr.
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Course content
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1) The current religious situation in Czech society 2) The concept of new religious movements 3) Typology sect, church, denomination, cult 4) Anti-culture movement 5) Media and religion 6) Pentecostal and Pentecostal movement 7) Hinduism in the Czech Republic 8) Buddhism in the Czech Republic 9) New Paganism and New Age 10) Presentation of student research probes and discussion 11) Presentation of student research probes and discussion 12) Presentation of student research probes and discussion
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation
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Learning outcomes
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The course introduces specific non-traditional religious groups, their traditions and historical development. It leads students to a original research in these groups.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the basic elements of teaching and practice of selected non-traditional religious groups operating in Czech society, they will be able to critically reflect the current discussion about these groups and will be able to apply research skills on a concrete example.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Seminar Work
Regular participation in classes; passing the course.
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Recommended literature
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LUCAS, P. Ch., ROBBINS, T. (eds). (2004). New Religious Movements in 21th Century. New York - London.
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Lužný, D. (2013). Metodologie společenských věd.. Olomouc.
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Lužný, D. (2013). Religion as a Framework for Shaping Lifestyle in (Post) Modern Society. In KUBÁTOVÁ, H. et al.: Ways of Life in the Late Modernity. Olomouc.
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LUŽNÝ, D. (2012). The study of religious diversity in the Czech lands - diversity in academic studies of religions.
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