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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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Lectures on the theory of religion: Overview of the main theoretical approaches in religious research Research on ritual behaviour Research on prosocial behaviour Historical research on religion Cognitive research on religion Research on religion in the field Lectures on methodology and laboratory training: Principles of historical research methods Principles of questionnaire research Method of motion capture (Motion Capture System) Method of research on areas of visual interest (AOI; eye-tracking) Method of research on evoked potentials (EEG - electroencephalography)
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Laboratory Work
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Learning outcomes
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The course will present selected theoretical approaches in the study of religion that relate to the study of religious thought (the nature of belief) and behavior (rituals and morality). At the same time, students will be introduced to traditional and modern scientific methods of research on religion.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate knowledge of key theoretical and methodological approaches in the study of religions; define the basic principles, theories, methods of religion; evaluate and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the main theoretical approaches of religion from the beginning to the present.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam
Participation in all lectures and laboratory classes. Completion of an final examin covering the individual topics from the syllabus and required readings (Pals, Eight Theories of Religion).
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Recommended literature
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Pals, D. (2015). Osm teorií náboženství. ExOriente.
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