Course: General Introduction to Theology

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Course title General Introduction to Theology
Course code KST/VUT
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
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
The concept of theology (definition and division of theology, theological method, the relation of theology and faith, philosophy and spiritual life). Sources of theological cognition (God's Revelation, the Bible, the Tradition, the Magisterium, the Liturgy, the Church Fathers and Doctors of the Church). The history of theology.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
To understand what is theology, how it divided, what method it uses, what its relations with faith, philosophy and spiritual life are, what its sources are and who the most significant theologians are.
Students will be introduced into the notion of theology itself and in this way they will be prepared for further theological studies.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

To pass an examination on the studied materials and on reading of complementary literature and to be able to apply acquired knowledge in further study of theology.
Recommended literature
  • DACÍK, Reginald M. (1991). Úvod do teologie. S. l.: Slunce Vysočiny.
  • DUKA, Dominik. (1998). Úvod do teologie. Praha: Krystal OP.
  • KONGREGACE PRO NAUKY VÍRY. (1999). Instrukce o církevním povolání teologa Donum veritatis . Olomouc: Matice cyrilometodějská.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Sts Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology Study plan (Version): Catholic Theology (2) Category: Philosophy, theology 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter