BSS167 Religious radicalism

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2013
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. Iva Petříková
Supplier department: Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Mon 12:00–13:30 exP52
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 100 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/100, only registered: 0/100, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/100
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
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.
Key topics
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
Study resources and 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
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
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.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
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 2011, Spring 2012.
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