CJp414 Seminar on literature in the context of religion

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ondřej Sládek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Ondřej Sládek, Ph.D.
Department of Czech Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Petra Rozbořilová
Supplier department: Department of Czech Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
CJp414/01: Mon 8:00–9:50 učebna 39, O. Sládek
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The seminar enriches and systematises students´ present knowledge and competences in the field of academic research focused on connections between world religions and literature.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to explain the origin of the sacred texts and the development of literary canons in the major religions in world. They will be able to identify and analyse chosen normative and non-normative (literary) religious texts. They will be able to interpret literary works of art as well as justify and support their views using their knowledge of literary studies.
Syllabus
  • 1. From the word to the text. Myth and ritual. 2. Judaism and literature. 3. The Bible. 4. The Biblical motives in world literature. 5. The Quran and islamic world. 6. The classic arabian literature and poetry. 7. The Veda´s literature. 8. Hindu literature. 9. Buddhist literature. 10. Tibetan literature and Zen buddhism literature.
Literature
    required literature
  • PADEN, W. E. Bádání o posvátnu. Náboženství ve spektru interpretací. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2002. 179 s. ISBN 80-210-2977-3
  • STEPHENSON, Barry. Stručný úvod do teorie rituálu. Translated by Lucie Valentinová. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2022, 125 stran. ISBN 9788090521179. info
  • SEGAL, Robert Alan. Stručný úvod do teorie mýtu. Translated by Lucie Valentinová. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2017, 159 stran. ISBN 9788090521131. info
    recommended literature
  • Bhagavadgíta, neboli, Zpěv vznešeného (Variant.) : Bhagavadgíta [Filipský, 2000]. info
  • PELIKAN Jaroslav. Komu patří Bible? Dějiny Písma v proměnách staletí. 1. vyd. Praha: Volvox Globator, 2009. 269 s. ISBN 978-80-7207-712-0
  • KROPÁČEK, Luboš. Duchovní cesty islámu. 1. vyd. Praha: Vyšehrad, 1993. ISBN 80-7021-125-3
  • KOL. Duchovní prameny života. Stvoření světa ve starých mýtech a náboženstvích. 2. uprav. vyd. Praha: Vyšehrad, 1997. 544 s. ISBN 80-7021-223-3
  • ZBAVITEL, Dušan – Vacek, Jaroslav. Průvodce dějinami staroindické literatury. 1. vyd. Třebíč: Ara JiMfa. 544 s. ISBN 80-85766-34-5
  • KOLMAŠ, Josef. Buddhistická svatá písma. 1. vyd. Praha: Práh, 1995. 92 s. 80-85809-23-0
  • LÄPLE, Alfred. Úvod do Starého zákona. Praha: Česká katolická charita, 1972. 239 s.
  • PUHVEL, Jaan. Srovnávací mytologie. 1. vyd. Praha: Nakladatelství Lidové noviny, 1997. 395 s. 80-7106-177-8
  • Lexikon světových náboženství. Edited by Christopher H. Partridge, Translated by Martin Ritter. V Praze: Slovart, 2006, 495 s. ISBN 8072097962. info
  • ELIADE, Mircea. Posvátné a profánní. Translated by Filip Karfík. 2., přehlédnuté a opr. vy. Praha: Oikoymenh, 2006, 147 s. ISBN 8072981757. info
    not specified
  • POKORNÝ, Petr: Literární a teologický úvod do Nového zákona. 1. vyd. Praha: Vyšehrad, 1993. 333 s. 80-7021-052-4
  • PROSECKÝ, Jiří. Slova do hlíny vepsaná. Mýty a legendy Babylónu. Praha: Academia, 2010. 438 s. ISBN 978-80-200-1893-9
Teaching methods
Through analysis of normative and non-normative religious texts, students will increase their knowledge and skills in their own literary scholarship. In doing so, they will make creative use of the knowledge gained both from direct teaching and from independent work with recommended literature, which they will be able to consult regularly with the teacher.
Assessment methods
Type of completion: colloquium (oral interview). For successful completion of the course, the student will prepare a research paper for presentation, which must be successfully presented and defended. The second requirement is active participation in the seminar. The third requirement is a good knowledge of the compulsory reading (3 publications), which is verified during the interview.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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