FF:RLB94 Anabaptists - Course Information

RLB94 Anabaptists

Extent and Intensity

1/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Jana Valtrová, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. PhDr. David Václavík, Ph.D.
Department for the Study of Religions – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Šárka Londa Vondráčková
Supplier department: Department for the Study of Religions – Faculty of Arts

Timetable

each even Monday 9:10–10:45 zrusena M13

Prerequisites

( Rel07 Christianity II || RLA07 Christianity II || RLKA07 Christianity II ) || PROGRAM(N-PH-RL) || PROGRAM(N-HS-RL)
Basic knowledge about the history of Christianity in the West during the period from 16th century until today.

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

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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. 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 Anabaptist theology with regard to Catholic and Protestant doctrines; - 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) Variety of Anabaptist groups in Moravia, topography; (9) Battle at Bílá hora and its impact on religious situation in Moravia; (10) Migration to Transylvania and Russia; (11) Hutterites, Mennonites and Amish in America; (12) Final test. For detailed overview of the course see the Study materials in IS.

Literature

• VLNAS, Vít. Novokřtěnci v Münsteru. Praha: Lidové noviny, 2002, 232 s. ISBN 80-7106-505-6. info
• MACEK, Josef. Víra a zbožnost jagellonského věku. Vyd. 1. Praha: Argo, 2001, 488 s. ISBN 8072032658. info
• 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
• 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, presentations of students works.

Assessment methods

Requirements for colloquium: (a) active participation at seminars; (b) written comments to the prescribed readings; (c) written test at the end of the semester.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Zápis mimo religionistiku je podmíněn souhlasem vyučující.

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