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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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Academic study of religions as a scientific discipline. Academic study of religions and Theology; religion and philosophy of religion. Subject of Religious Studies research. Academic terminology. Basic concepts of academic study of religions. Understanding versus explanation. The main methods of Religious Studies research. The various sub-disciplines of the academic study of religions. The institutionalization of the discipline. Important figures of the discipline. Contemporary issues.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
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Learning outcomes
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This course introduces the basics of religious studies as a field, the nature and goals of religious studies. It briefly introduces the history of the field, the subject matter of religious studies, the subdisciplines of religious studies, the main concepts, theories, methods, major figures and institutions, and past and present issues discussed.
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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 is required to study the following course materials and prepare a seminar paper: 1) Required reading: Study the basic literature by Bubík, T. and Kotherová, S. ... 2) Lecture materials: Study the content of the lectures. 3) Seminar paper: Write a seminar paper describing religious monuments and sites (churches and other religious buildings, cemeteries, statues, wayside shrines, crosses, etc.) in the student's place of residence. The paper must not exceed 10 standard pages, including the student's own photographic documentation and bibliography. The main text must comprise at least 7 standard pages (1 standard page = 1,800 characters, including spaces). The paper must also include references to relevant academic literature dealing with the local religious heritage, where such literature exists. Any academic sources used must be properly cited. Submission deadline: 20 January. 5) Written examination: A written examination will take place after the submission deadline.
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Recommended literature
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Bubík, Tomás; Kotherová, Silvie (eds.). Religionistika v kognitivní, antropologické a sociologické perspektivě. Olomouc. 2021.
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Václavík, David. Laboratoř smyslu: Náboženství mezi významem, tělem a mocí. Brno. 2026.
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