Other religions and beliefs in Asia and Africa 3600-7-RAABI4-ORBAA2
Lectures provide students with systematic survey of main data on religions of Asia and Africa: religions of Ancient Egypt and Ancient East, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Shamanism, Alevism, Karaism, Christianity in Asia and Africa, etc. (continuation of the course from the first semester.
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Learning outcomes
the graduate knows and understands the basics of religions practised in Asia and Africa (religions of Ancient Egypt and Ancient East, Judaism, Christianity, Alevism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Shintoism, Shamanism, etc.)
the graduate is able to read, analyze and interpret selected sacred texts of Asia and Africa, correctly placing them in a cultural context;
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;
appreciating value of his own tradition and cultural heritage the graduate is ready to enrich them with knowledge about different religious worldviews of Asia and Africa.
Assessment criteria
oral / written exam
Bibliography
Literature selected accordingly to lectures.
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