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Lecturer(s)
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Konečný Karel, doc. PhDr. CSc.
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Kopeček Pavel, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Maiello Giuseppe, doc. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1) Origin and evolution of religion. 2) Tribal religions. 3) Religion of Sumer and Mesopotamian religion. 4) Hinduism. Buddhism, Jainism. 5) Chinese religion. 6) Greek and Roman religion. 7) Religion of the Slavs, Celts and Germans. 8) Judaism. 9) Christianity (Eastern and Western). 10) Reformation. 11) Islam. 12) New Age
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Attendace
- 24 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 50 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 8 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course focuses on an overview on world religions and their role in the contemporary world. After completing the course, students should be able to: " Define basic religionistic terms, " Clarify the historical background and cultural context in the early stages of forming religions, " Explain the essence of each religion, " Characterize typical individual signs and manifestations of religions, " Compare various conceptions of the history of religions, " Critically evaluates information given by today's media on various religions.
Understanding of the principles of hermeneutics.
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Prerequisites
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General overview on the philosophy and history of man.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam
Class Attendance: 40%. Final Exam: 60%.
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Recommended literature
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Eliade, M., Culianu, I. P. (1993). Slovník náboženství.. Praha: Český spisovatel.
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Eliade, M. (1995). Dějiny náboženských představ a idejí I. - III. díl. Praha: Oikoymenh.
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Heller, J., Mrázek, M. (1988). Nástin religionistiky.. Praha: Kalich.
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Heller, J. (1988). Starověká náboženství.. Praha: Kalich.
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Kubalík, J. (1988). Dějiny náboženství.. Praha: ČKCH.
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Špiner, D. (2006). Člověk a náboženství.. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého Olomouc.
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