Course: Work with Foreign Language Theological Texts

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Course title Work with Foreign Language Theological Texts
Course code KKV/DTCZT
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Thümmel Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Cajthamlová Alžbeta, Mgr.
Course content
The student organizes his studies based on the study materials and instructions in the LMS; completes short continuous assignments; participates in mandatory online webinars.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
The seminar focuses on strengthening foreign language proficiency through work with theological texts. In addition to translation and analytical work with the text, emphasis is placed on active oral expression, specialized conversation, and the ability to present theological content in a foreign language. Students can choose from the following languages relevant to theology: English or German.
Student will acquire the ability to understand and to interpret philosophical and theological texts.
Prerequisites
Level of language B1.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Terms of completion of the course: 1) preparation of study material in a foreign language according to the instructor's guidelines, 2) active participation in all online webinars. In case of an excused absence from a webinar, the student will arrange an alternative assignment with the instructor.
Recommended literature
  • Geldhof, Joris (ed.). (2025). The Cambridge Companion to Christian Liturgy. Cambridge.
  • Josef Ratzinger. (2025). Jesus von Nazareth (Taschenbuchausgabe).
  • Kirsch, Philipp. (2025). Kleinglaube und Zweifel. Eine bibeltheologische Studie zum Matthäusevangelium.
  • McGrath, Alister E. (ed.). (2016). The Christian Theology Reader. Hoboken.
  • Pawl, Timothy J.; Peterson, Michael L. (ed.). (2025). The Cambridge Companion to Christology. Cambridge.
  • Sattler, Dorothea. (2023). Erlösung? Lehrbuch der Soteriologie.


Study plans that include the course
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