RLBcB094 Anabaptists

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2025

The course is not taught in Spring 2025

Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
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
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! RLB94 Anabaptists
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: 0/30, 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) Introductory lesson. (1) Radical reformation and the beginnings of Anabaptism. (2) Spread of Anabaptism; persecution of Anabaptists. (3) Religious situation in 16th century Moravia. (4) Formation and relationships of Anabaptist groups in Moravia. (5) Everyday life in the colonies (work, education, family life). (6) Religious practice - feasts, liturgy, teology. (7) Authority and power, hierarchy in the Anabaptist groups. (8) Battle at Bílá hora and its impact on religious situation in Moravia. (9) Migration to Transylvania and Russia. (10) Hutterite in the US and Canada in the 20th century. (11) Hutterites in the US and Canada today; (12) Final test. For detailed overview of the course see the Study materials in IS.
Literature
    required literature
  • HOSTETLER, John Andrew. Hutterite society. Johns Hopkins pbk. ed. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1977, xvi, 403. ISBN 0801819563. info
    recommended literature
  • Dějiny Moravy. Díl 2, Morava reformace renesance a baroka (Variant.) : Vlastivěda moravská : země a lid : nová řada. Svazek 6, Dějiny Moravy. Díl 2, Morava reformace, renesance a baroka. info
  • PACKULL, Werner O. Hutterite beginnings : communitarian experiments during the reformation. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1995, xi, 440. ISBN 0801862566. info
  • CLASEN, Claus Peter. Anabaptism. A Social History, 1525-1618. Ithaca: Cornell University, 1972. ISBN 080140696X. 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.
Assessment methods
Requirements for colloquium:
(a) written essay (3-4 pages) desribing one selected Anabaptist locality in South Moravia. Essay is a prerequisite for the final assesment, creates 25% of the final evaluation.
(b) final test at the end of the semester, consisting of 20 questions, 60% of correct answers is required. (75% of total evaluation of the course).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is taught: every week.
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, Autumn 2023.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2025, recent)
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