Course: Inter-religious Dialogue I

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Course title Inter-religious Dialogue I
Course code KRE/MND1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
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)
  • Machálek Vít, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Religious Studies and inter-religious dialogue. Models of inter-religious relationships. Forms of inter-religious dialogue. History of inter-religious dialogue. Hinduism in dialogue. Buddhism in dialogue. Judaism in dialogue. Islam in dialogue. Inter-religious contacts in China. Inter-religious contacts in India. Inter-religious contacts in Iran. Traditional Religions in contact with Christianity and Islam.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Methods of individual activities, Work-related activities
Learning outcomes
The objective of this course is to introduce the relationships among different religions (on the basis of theoretical models as well as in practice) and to outline approaches to inter-religious dialogue in the major religions, except Christianity.
Student will gain an understanding of the problems of inter-religious relationships and recognize what is common for various religions, what can unite their followers, and in which areas religious dialogue can take place among the various belivers.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Creative work analysis, Discussion

Credit is received by writing an essay. Attendance at lectures is obligatory (min. 80%).
Recommended literature
  • BERGOGLIO, J.; SKORKA, A. O nebi a zemi. Praha, 2013.
  • KÜNG, H.; BECHERT, H. Křesťanství a buddhismus. Praha, 1998.
  • KÜNG, H.; ESS, J. van. Křesťanství a islám. Praha, 1998.
  • KÜNG, H.; CHING, J. Křesťanství a náboženství Číny. Praha, 1999.
  • KÜNG, H.; STIETENCRON, H. von. Křesťanství a hinduismus. Praha, 1997.
  • KÜNG, H. Světový étos Projekt. Zlín, 1991.
  • LAPIDE, P.; PANIKKAR, R. Míníme téhož Boha?. Praha, 2003.
  • ŠTAMPACH, O. I. Náboženství v dialogu. Praha, 1998.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Study plan (Version): Religious Studies (2013) Category: Philosophy, theology 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter