BSS167 Religious radicalism

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2011
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. JUDr. PhDr. Marek Čejka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D.
Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Pospíšilová
Timetable
Mon 18:00–19:40 P52
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
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Course objectives
This course is intended as an overview of the religious radialism in the contemporary world (from point of view of political science). Students should be able to analyze various forms of religious radicalism in political context of various societies and cultures. They should be able to explain specific character of religious radicalism and its impact on political life.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the course. 2. Theory of Radicalism;3. 3. Historical development of religious radicalism; 4. Islamic radicalism (general overview) 5. Islamic radicalism in Egypt; 6. Islamic radicalism in Russian federation; 7. Islamic radicalism in Western Europe; 8. Islamic radicalism in Iran; 9. Protestant radicalism; 10. Catholic fundamentalism. 11. Orthodox fundamentalism; 12. Jewish fundamentalism; 13. Summary
Literature
  • Extended valid list of literature is in the IS (study materials
  • ČEJKA, Marek. Izrael a Palestina : minulost, současnost a směřování blízkovýchodního konfliktu. 1. vyd. Brno: Centrum strategických studií, 2005, 305 s. ISBN 8090333397. info
  • ČEJKA, Marek. Judaismus, politika a stát Izrael. 2., aktualiz. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita. Mezinárodní politologický ústav, 2003, 252 s. ISBN 8021030879. info
  • BARŠA, Pavel. Západ a islamismus :střet civilizací, nebo dialog kultur? 1. vyd. Brno: Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury, 2001, 188 s. ISBN 80-85959-96-8. info
Teaching methods
The course takes the form of both lectures and seminars. There are explained basic thesis of religious radicalism within lectures, which are further discussed during seminars. Presentation of outlines of students' seminar works is a part of a seminar.
Assessment methods
Students will receive a final letter grade (A-F) for the semester based on the following components: 25% Presentation and seminary thesis; 75% Final written exam. Grading: 56-60: A 51-55: B 46-50: C 41-45: D 36-40: E 35-0: F.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2012, Spring 2013.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2011, recent)
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