Course: Caucasian Religions I

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Course title Caucasian Religions I
Course code KRE/NKAV1
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sochová Anna, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to Zoroastrianism Influence of Zoroastrianism on the Armenian polytheism Molokans in the Caucasus

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, Work with text (with textbook, with book)
  • unspecified - 30 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The objective of the lecture is to acquaint students with selected historical and contemporary forms of religion in the Caucasus.
The student will gain an understanding of the structure of secondary sources. The student will master the methods of scientific work.
Prerequisites
Student can enter the lecture, if he is able to work with foreign language lirterature.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Credit is granted upon passing an written exam.
Recommended literature
  • Açikyildiz, Birgül. The Yezidis : the history of a community, culture and religion . London, 2010.
  • BOYCE, MARY. A History of Zoroastrianism I: The Early Period. Leiden ? New York ? Köln, 1996.
  • BOYCE, MARY. A History of Zoroastrinaism II: Under the Achaemenians. Leiden, 1982.
  • ČIERNIKOVÁ, BEÁTA: . V tieni hory Ararat: Náboženstvá predkresťanskej Arménie. Bratislava, 2005.
  • ISYA, JOSEPH: . Devil Worship: The Sacred Books and Traditions of the Yezidiz. 1919.
  • KLÍMA, OTAKAR: . Zarathuštra. Olomouc, 2002.
  • KLÍMA, OTAKAR. Sláva a pád starého Íránu. Praha, 1977.
  • RUSSELL, JAMES R. Zoroastrianism in Armenia. Cambridge, 1987.
  • SEMENOV I., JA. Istorija zakavkazskich molokan i duchoborov. Erevan, 2001.
  • ZAEHNER, ROBER C. The Dawn and Twilight of Zoroastrianism,. New York, 1961.


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 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter