RLB534 Inter-Faith Polemics in the Middle Ages: The Role of Judaism and Islam in the Making of the Christian Worldview

Filozofická fakulta
podzim 2018
Rozsah
1/1/0. bloková výuka. 4 kr. Ukončení: k.
Vyučující
Dr. Davide Scotto (přednášející), Mgr. Jana Valtrová, Ph.D. (zástupce)
Garance
Mgr. Jana Valtrová, Ph.D.
Ústav religionistiky – Filozofická fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: Mgr. Kateřina Sedlářová
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Ústav religionistiky – Filozofická fakulta
Rozvrh
Út 6. 11. 12:00–15:40 B2.21, Čt 8. 11. 12:00–13:40 B2.22, Út 13. 11. 12:00–15:40 B2.21, Čt 15. 11. 12:00–13:40 B2.22, Út 20. 11. 12:00–15:40 B2.21, Čt 22. 11. 12:00–13:40 B2.22, Út 27. 11. 12:00–15:40 B2.21
Předpoklady
( RLA06 Křesťanství I || RLKA06 Křesťanství I ) && ( RLA07 Křesťanství II || RLKA07 Křesťanství II )
The course is taught in English, sufficient knowledge of English language is required.
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je nabízen i studentům mimo mateřské obory.
Předmět si smí zapsat nejvýše 50 stud.
Momentální stav registrace a zápisu: zapsáno: 0/50, pouze zareg.: 0/50, pouze zareg. s předností (mateřské obory): 0/50
Jiné omezení: Zápis mimo religionistiku je podmíněn souhlasem vyučující.
Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
The course will explore a series of religious topics relevant to the Christian understanding and refutation of Judaism and Islam throughout the Middle Ages (8th to 15th century). Key case studies drawn from medieval art (cartography, frescos, manuscript illuminations) and religious literature (polemics, apologetics, literary dialogues, letters) will be thoroughly examined. Two main geographical areas will be considered, i.e. Europe and the Near East. By comparing a series of polemical topics drawn from both visual and textual sources, the purpose of the seminar is to trace the role of Judaism and Islam in the making of the Christian worldview in the Middle Ages. It shall be ultimately asked whether and to what extent long-lasting historical phenomena such as anti-Semitism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia and Eurocentrism, are rooted in the medieval Christian understanding of Jews and Muslims. Iconographic sources will be displayed during the seminar. Selected passages from the original sources in Latin and Vernacular will be read and discussed in English translations. The seminar will be taught exclusively in English. As such, students are required to have proper knowledge of English in order to participate. Students will be asked to read relevant secondary literature (usually one item each class) as well as prepare the primary text to be read and discussed as a group.
Výstupy z učení
After completing the course the student will be able to: - identify and thoroughly examine important literary and artistic works, which reflect the relationship of medieval Christianity towards Judaism and Islam - understand basic theological conceptions at the roots of the medieval view of the world and the place of non-Christians - identify and analyse visual repreentations of the world and the non-Christian peoples (Jews, Muslims, monsters, God and Magog) - orientate themselves in selection of most important Christian polemical writings against Judaism and Islam - discuss important topics of interfaith dialogue such as Trinity and Incarnation; the image of Christ and the Prophet Muhammad; the role of the Bible, the Talmud and the Qur’an; the conception of Paradise to a variety of religious practices
Osnova
  • 1. Christian salvation history and the representation of non-Christian peoples. The theological implications of medieval world maps
  • 2. A Greek witness of Islamic doctrine and religious rites. John of Damascus on the “heresy of the Ishmaelites” (8th c.)
  • 3. A literary dialogue from the time of the crusades. Peter Abelard on the natural and the Jewish law (mid-12th c.) A Christian reader of the Talmud and the first promoter of the Latin Qur’ān. Peter the Venerable between Judaism and Islam (mid-12th c.)
  • 4. A moral interpretation of the origins of Islam. Dante, the Prophet Muhammad, and the nocturnal journey to Paradise (13th- 14th c.)
  • 5. The overlapping of experience and doctrine in Christian polemics against Islam. The Dominican friar Riccoldo of Monte di Croce and his mission to the Near East
Literatura
    povinná literatura
  • AKBARI, Suzanne Conklin. Idols in the east : European representations of Islam and the Orient, 1100-1450. 1st pub. Ithaca: Cornell University. xii, 323. ISBN 9780801448072. 2009. info
    doporučená literatura
  • DANTE, Alighieri. Božská komedie. Praha : Vyšehrad, 1952. info
    neurčeno
  • GEORGE-TVRTKOVIĆ, Rita. A Christian pilgrim in medieval Iraq : Riccoldo da Mentecroce's encounter with islam. Turnhout: Brepols. xvii, 248. ISBN 9782503532370. 2012. info
Výukové metody
lectures, reading, discussions.
Metody hodnocení
Active participation in the discussion over sources and literature is expected (40 %).
Final test examining basic topics treated in the course (60 %).
See Study materials for detailed information.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
The course is taught in blocks during November 2018, you may contact the teacher on the e-mail address: davide.scotto@gmail.com
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