Introduction to religious studies 3600-7-RAABI4-IRS(L)
During the continuation of the course students will be introduced to the nature and characteristics of modern religious studies in order to develop the ability to recognize, define, classify and interpret religious phenomena. The selected readings will be designed to develop and deepen critical thinking skills with the use of concepts and theories of contemporary Religious Studies, as well as to develop the ability to formulate problems in research on religion. The theories and concepts learned will serve to develop the ability to analyze the chosen form of expression of religious experience.
Issues addressed during the class will include:
- research on religions in Poland - historical background
- key topics in the study of religions: secularization, gender, Orientalism, religious authority, fundamentalism, new religious movements, religious pluralism.
- religion and culture, religion and material culture
- religion and magic
- religion and diaspora
- Sacrum and Profanum
- the public sphere and the functioning of religion - state-religion relations
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Learning outcomes
The graduate:
-acquires detailed knowledge (including terminology, theory and methodology) in the field of religious studies
- use his/her religious studies knowledge in solving problems related to cultural diversity based on a different worldview in professional situations
- formulate his/her own opinions and conclusions in English in spoken and written form at least on the B2+ level
- conduct a dialogue about dissimilarity resulting from cultural, religious and philosophical diversity and its impact on the shaping of social and political attitudes and economic processes
- accept responsibility for teaching religion, with particular emphasis on Buddhism and Islam
Assessment criteria
- continuous assessment – 20%
- attendance control – 10%
- final written exam– 70%
Bibliography
"The Oxford Handbook of the Study of Religions", Michael Stausberg and Steven Engler (ed.), Oxford 2016.
"The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion", John R. Hinnels (ed.), London-New York 2010.
"The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in the Study of Religion", Michael Stausberg, Steven Engler (ed.), London-New York 2011.
Jacques Waardenburg, "Classical Approaches to the Study of Religion: Aims, Methods, and Theories of Research. Introduction and Anthology", Berlin-Boston 2017.
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Term 2023L:
It is necessary to pass the course "Introduction to religious studies - lecture(30h) and workshops(30h) (Z)" 3600-7-RAABI4-IRS(Z) |
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