RLB374 The Cognitive Science of Religion: Themes, Theories and Methods

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Ernest Thomas Lawson, Ph.D. (lecturer), Mgr. Aleš Chalupa, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. David Václavík, Ph.D.
Department for the Study of Religions – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Lucie Čelková
Supplier department: Department for the Study of Religions – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each even Thursday 19:10–20:45 J31
Prerequisites (in Czech)
RLA01 Introduction to Religion || RLKA01 Introduction to Religion
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 50 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/50, only registered: 0/50, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/50
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Student should acquire in-depth knowledge of the various cognitive theories of religion and ritual developed by cognitive scientists. Students should develop an awareness of the fundamental issues debated in the cognitive science of religion that are relevant to the field of cognition and culture. Students should be able to develop research in the field of cognition and culture related to the topic of religion and ritual.
Teaching methods (in Czech)
Each session will involve both a lecture and a discussion.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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