RLBcB094 Anabaptists

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Valtrová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Valtrová, Ph.D.
Department for the Study of Religions – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Kristýna Čižmářová
Supplier department: Department for the Study of Religions – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
RLBcB094/Kombi01: Fri 22. 9. 16:00–17:40 G31, Fri 20. 10. 16:00–17:40 G31, Fri 24. 11. 16:00–17:40 G31, J. Valtrová
RLBcB094/Prez02: Tue 12:00–13:40 J22, except Tue 14. 11., J. Valtrová
Prerequisites
! RLB94 Anabaptists && (( RLBcA006 Christianity I || RLBcKA006 Christianity I ) && ( RLBcA007 Christianity II || RLBcKA007 Christianity II ))
Basic knowledge in the course level Christianity II.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 14/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course brings an overview of the historical development of the Anabaptist movement from its beginnings in the 16th century until contemporary situation. Attention is paid mainly to the situation in the 16th century Moravia with a respect to the problems of social group dynamics and leadership. Following lectures are dedicated to further development of the Hutterites during the period of their migration to Transylvania, Russia and finally to USA and Canada.
Learning outcomes
After succesfull finishing of the course the students will be able: - to understand the beginning of Anabaptis movement in Europe with regard to its social, economical and political aspects; - to demonstrate basic knowledge about history of Anabaptism; - to critically use sources to the history of Anabaptism in Moravia; - to critically reflect modern scholarly concepts about Anabaptism in the Early Modern era.
Syllabus
  • (0) Introduction to the course, graduation requirements, literature. (1) The Reformation and the beginnings of Anabaptism in the context of contemporary scholarship. (2) Persecution of Anabaptists and the spread of Anabaptism. (3) Religious conditions in Moravia in the 16th century. (4) Anabaptists, the king, and the nobility in Moravia in the 16th and 17th centuries. (5) Differentiation of anabaptism and intergroup dynamics. (6) The faith, ritual, and festivals of the Anabaptists. (7) The fate of the Anabaptists in Central Europe after the battle at Bílá Hora. (8) Migration or acculturation - Anabaptists between Europe and North America. (9) Huterites in the US and Canada in the 20th century - the challenges of pacifism. (10) Huterites in  USA and Canada - problems and challenges of the present. (11) The image of Anabaptists in the culture of the majority society. (12) Concluding discussion. For the current course syllabus for the semester, see Course Study Materials.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • PAJER, Jiří. Studie o novokřtěncích. Strážnice: Etnos, 2006, 233 s. ISBN 9788090030084. info
  • PAJER, Jiří. Studie o novokřtěncích. Strážnice: Etnos, 2006, 233 s. ISBN 9788090030084. info
  • PAJER, Jiří. Novokřtěnské fajánse ze Strachotína. Mikulov: Regionální muzeum, 2001, 175 s. ISBN 8085088118. info
  • PACKULL, Werner O. Hutterite beginnings : communitarian experiments during the reformation. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1995, xi, 440. ISBN 0801862566. info
  • HOSTETLER, John Andrew. Hutterite society. Johns Hopkins pbk. ed. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1977, xvi, 403. ISBN 0801819563. info
  • ZEMAN, Jarold Knox. The Anabaptists and the Czech Brethren in Moravia 1526-1628 : a study of origins and contacts. Hague: Mouton, 1969. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, class discussions, exkurze.
Assessment methods
Terms of the colloquium:
a) Presentation of the paper and submission of its written form. This task is scored with a maximum of 30 points, of which 15 points are for presentation and 15 points for the written assignment. A total of at least 18 points is required for this task. b) Oral colloquium - presentation of short information on a pre-selected topic, max. 20 points, min. 12 points. c) Test - max. 50 points, the required limit is 60% of questions answered correctly i.e. 30 points.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Zápis mimo religionistiku je podmíněn souhlasem vyučující.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020.
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