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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 studies the following study material: 1) T. Bubík; S. Kotherová: Religionistika v kognitivní, antropologické a sociologické perspektivě. 2) T. Bubík: České bádání o náboženství ve 20. století 3) the content of lectures 4) a description of religious monuments (churches and other religious buildings, cemeteries, statues, devotionals, etc.) in their place of residence, including (their own) visual documentation and bibliography, up to a maximum of 10 standard pages. The text itself must be at least 7 standard pages (1 standard page/1800 characters per page). References used in the literature related to the local topic, if any, must also be included. The deadline for submission of the paper is 20 January. 5) After this date, the oral examination will take place.
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Recommended literature
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Bubík, T. (2010). České bádání o náboženství ve 20. století.. Červený Kostelec.
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Bubík, T.; Kotherová, S. Religionistika v kognitivní, antropologické a sociologické perspektivě. Olomouc. 2021.
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