SKANSIII16 Religion and Mythology in Scandinavia

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Agneta Ch. Alarka Kempe (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Agneta Ch. Alarka Kempe
Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
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
Abstract
The aim of the course is to provide an overview of the historical and current religious situation in Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland). The course is divided chronologically - from the earliest historical period to the present. After completing the course the student will have knowledge of all the important historical phenomena in Scandinavian religion and basic information about the various churches and events that have played or are still playing an important role in Scandinavia.
Key topics
Nordic folklore and paganism Mythology Christianity's arrival The Reformation Christianity in Sweden Christianity in Norway Christianity in Denmark Christianity in Iceland Other religious movements in Scandinavia Church buildings in Scandinavia Personalities and interesting phenomena Final test
Study resources and literature
  • http://www.migrationsinfo.se
  • http://runeberg.org
  • http://www.svenskakyrkan.se
  • R. I. Page: Bájná minulost: Severské mýty, překlad Jana Odehnalová, 2007
  • http://www.historiska.se/historia/jarnaldern/vikingar/hedniskagudar/
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Internet course: discussion forum, tests
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Tests during the course, final test
Language of instruction
Swedish
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016.
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