Course: Selected Issues of Theological Epistemology

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Course title Selected Issues of Theological Epistemology
Course code KST/DTKTE
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mikulášek Josef, Ph.D.
Course content
Content of the course: 1) Theology as a plurality of possible approaches/schools of thinking in the history of Christianism. 2) Historical models of Christian theology. 3) Current models of Christian theology. 4) Definition and historic formation of the term 'dogma'. 5) Theory of the development of dogma since modern period. 6) Method of interpretation/exegesis of the dogma. 7) 'Hierarchy of truth' of the Christian faith: its christological, dogmatic and ecumenical dimension.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Homework for Teaching - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 6 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is 1) to present models (methods) of Christian theology throughout history and in the present day; 2) to introduce students to critical thinking in the field of dogmatic theory and the development and interpretation of Christian doctrine.
Students will be able to broaden their look on the development of the Christian doctrine in a pluralism of both possible and legitimate approaches. Students will also be able to think critically the pertinency of interpretation of the Christian doctrine in its historical development and in a changing cultural context.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite of this course is successful completion of the course Method in systematic theology (KST/MTMST).

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance

Viewing the available video presentations, accompanied by attendance at at least half of the webinars on offer. Reading the compulsory literature. Formative assessments and a final examination. 1) Follow the instructions in the LMS and adhere to them. 2) Technical requirements for participating in webinars: Participation in a webinar means being online for the entire duration of the webinar, made possible by a stable, high-quality internet connection. A working microphone and a camera that remains switched on for the entire duration of the webinar are required. During the webinar, it is not permitted to carry out other activities that require concentration (such as driving a motor vehicle, etc.). In the event of an excused absence for serious reasons, the lecturer may set an appropriate alternative assignment. 3) Technical requirements for online examinations: To ensure the examination proceeds properly, in addition to a stable internet connection, the candidate must be clearly visible on camera. If using a single camera, the candidate's face and hands must be visible; if using two cameras, both the screen in front of them and their desk must be visible. The use of headphones is not permitted.
Recommended literature
  • Ľubomír Žák. (2019). Přínos II. vatikánského koncilu k obnově katolické teologie a její metody. Olomouc.
  • Mezinárodní teologická komise. (2011). O interpretaci dogmat. Olomouc.
  • Walter Kasper. (1996). Dogma pod Božím slovem. Praha.


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