Religions of Mongolia 3600-7-MT2-RM
INTRODUCTION TO MAIN DOCTRINAL TENETS AND HISTORY OF DISSEMINATION OF MONGOLIAN SHAMANISM AND TIBETAN BUDDHISM AMONG THE MONGOLS. CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF MONGOLIAN SHAMANISM, SHAMAN’S ROLE IN THE PAST AND AT PRESENT, MAIN RITUALS AND RELIGIOUS CREATIVITY. HISTORY OF DISSEMINATION OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM IN MONGOLIA, CONFRONTATION WITH SHAMANISM, METHODS OF PROPAGATION. DEVELOPMENT OF BUDDHISM IN MONGOLIA, INCLUSION OF NATIONAL ELEMENTS IN BUDDHIST PRACTICE, RELIGIOUS CREATIVITY, ANNIHILATION OF BUDDHISM IN THE MONGOLIAN PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC. REVIVAL OF BUDDHISM AND SHAMANISM AFTER 1990. DISSEMINATION OF CHRISTIANITY. DESCRIPTION OF CONTEMPORARY BUDDHIST PRACTICES IN MONGOLIA.
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Learning outcomes
Student:
knows and understands the basic philosophical trends and concepts as well as the role of philosophical reflection in shaping culture
has basic knowledge of the theory of the humanities (literary studies or linguistics or history) necessary to understand selected aspects of culture
is able to name and characterize the basic cultural phenomena of Central Asia, Mongolia and Tibet
knows and understands the basic methods of analysis and interpretation of various products of culture appropriate for selected theories and research schools in the field of culture studies and literary studies, linguistics, philosophy, religious studies and history
can identify the sources of cultural differences in the countries of the Orient / Africa
can use the basic concepts of philosophy and religion of Mongolia and Tibet
can identify the most important intellectual issues, dilemmas, aesthetic preferences formulated within the cultures of Mongolia and Tibet
interpret the key concepts of a selected culture of Central Asia, Mongolia and Tibet through linguistic / philological analysis
can function properly in the linguistic and cultural environment of Mongolia and Tibet
can present detailed issues in the field of cultural issues in Central Asia, Mongolia and Tibet, in Polish, and in Mongolian and Tibetan, taking into account the intellectual tradition of Mongolia and Tibet
understands the need for lifelong learning
is able to properly define the goals and ways of achieving them in the field of scientific, professional and social activity
is aware of the cultural difference and its religious, philosophical, moral and historical sources and its importance for the understanding of the contemporary world
sees the need for intercultural dialogue
is aware of the importance of Mongolian and Tibetan cultures in the world culture
works to share and promote the cultural and linguistic heritage of Mongolia and Tibet
recognizes the positive socio-cultural values of Central Asia, Mongolia and Tibet, which they can draw from for personal development and effective intercultural communication
Assessment criteria
Written exam
Bibliography
A.Bareja-Starzyńska,"Czyngis-chan bodhisattwą, czyli o buddyzmie w Mongolii”, w: Świat Orientu -- Orient w świecie, A. Bareja-Starzyńska, P. Balcerowicz, J. Rogala (red.), Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warszawa 2010, s. 96-111
A.Bareja-Starzyńska, „I Dżebcundampa Mongolii, Dzanabadzar (1635-1723) – ojciec mongolskiego buddyzmu?”, Politeja. Studia Buddyjskie, No2(18), Uniwersytet Jagielloński, s. 181-192
S. Kałużyński, Dawni Mongołowie, PiW, Warszawa 1987
A.M. Pozdneev, Religion and ritual in society: lamaist Buddhism in late 19th century Mongolia, 1887, Bloomington: The Mongolia Society, 1978.
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