RLB355 Mormons

Filozofická fakulta
jaro 2013
Rozsah
1/1. 5 kr. Ukončení: k.
Vyučující
doc. Gerald Hoedl (přednášející), doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc. (zástupce)
Mgr. Bc. Magdaléna Rychetská, M.A., Ph.D. (pomocník)
Garance
doc. PhDr. David Václavík, Ph.D.
Ústav religionistiky – Filozofická fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: Lucie Čelková
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Ústav religionistiky – Filozofická fakulta
Rozvrh
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Předpoklady
Mormonism – An Emerging World Faith? Content: In 1984, Rodney Stark published an article, in which he put forth the thesis, that Mormonism will become a “world faith” during the 21st century, its adherents numbering 280 million worldwide in 2080. Furthermore, he suggested to scholars of religion, that they had the opportunity to study that process of the emergence of a major religion during that very process. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day-Saints (LDS, the mainstream Mormon church) has impressing growing rates indeed, and for the first time in its history counts more members outside of the USA than in the country of its origin. What are the reasons for that process? Does it depend solely on Missionary strategies? What does LDS offer to its adherents to make it an attractive choice among US-based Christian groups heavily proselytizing throughout the world? The course will explore these questions, on the basis of an introduction to the history of the church, its belief-system and current social organisation, with a stress on the way missionary work is organised in LDS-church. It will also draw on fieldwork conducted among members and exmembers (”Ex-Mos”) during the last four years by the lecturer.
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Mateřské obory/plány
Osnova
  • Introduction to the History of LDS-Church
  • • Narrative or Mythic Dimension of Mormonism: Introduction to scriptures (Book of Mormon,Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price)
  • • Doctrinal Dimension of Mormonism: The belief-system of today’s LDS-Church (special emphasis on theological differences to “Mainstream Christianity”)
  • • Social Dimension of Mormonism: Today’s organisation of the church (lay priesthood and general authorities, role of women)
  • • Ritual, Experiental and Practical Dimensions of Mormonism: o Ward and Temple Worship o Mormon Ethics and Lifestyle o Missionary Work of LDS Church
  • History of Mormon missionary work since the founding of the church
  • Today’s organisation of Mormon missionary work
  • Discussion of significance and importance of Mormon missionary work, both for the individual and the community; contrasting the view of church officials with reports by critical members and ex-members of the church
  • • Material Dimension of Mormonism: Church buildings, Mormon media.
Výukové metody
Each unit consists of:
• Introduction to the topic by the lecturer
• Discussion of the topic
At the end of the course, students will write an essay on one topic covered in the course. Materials provided by the lecturer: Presentations from the course (pdfs of ppts), essays (pdfs).
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
Basic Reading (Introduction to Mormonism):
• David John Buerger 2002, The Mysteries of Godliness. A History of Mormon Temple Worship.
• Claudia L. Bushman / Richard L. Bushman 2001, Building the Kingdom. A History of Mormons in America. Oxford.
• Richard L. Bushman 1984, Joseph Smith and the Beginnings of Mormonism. Urbana and Chicago.
• Richard Bushman 2008, Mormonism. A Very Short Introduction. Oxford. • Marie Cornwall / Tim B. Heaton / Lawrence A. Young [eds.] 1994, Contemporary Mormonism. Social Science Perspective. Urbana and Chicago.
• Douglas J. Davies 2003, An Introduction to Mormonism. Cambridge.
• Eric A. Eliason [ed.] 2001, Mormons and Mormonism. An Introduction to an American World Religion. Urbana and Chicago.
• Daniel H. Ludlow [ed.] 1992, The Encyclopedia of Mormonism [4 vols.] New York e.a.
• Sterling M. McMurrin 2000, The Theological Foundations of the Mormon Religion. Salt Lake City.
• Ian Shipps 1985, Mormonism. The Story of a New Religious Tradition. Urbana.
• Rodney Stark 2005, The Rise of Mormonism [ed. by Reid L. Neilson]. New York.
• Roger Thompson 1993, The Mormon Church. New York.
Texts on Missionary Work:
• David Knowlton, „Gringo Jeringo“: Anglo Mormon Missionary Culture in Bolivia. In: Cornwall e.a. 1994, 218-236.
• Dean L. May, Mormons. In: Eliason 2001, 47-75.
• Dallin H. Oaks / Lance B. Wickmann, The Missionary Work of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In: John Wiite, Jr. / Richard C. Martin [eds.], Sharing the Book. Religious Perspectives on the Rights and Wrongs of Mission. Maryknoll, 1999 247-275.
• Keith Parry, The Mormon Missionary Companionship. In: Cornwall e.a. 1994, 182-206
• Gordon Shepherd / Gary Shepherd, Sustaining a Lay Religion in Modern Society. The Mormon Missionary Experience. In: Cornwall e.a. 1994, 161-181.
• William A. Wilson, Powers of Heaven and Hell. Mormon Missionary Narratives as Instruments of Socialization and Social Control. In: Cornwall e.a. 1994, 218-236.
Pro-Mo Internet Resources:
• Cumorah. International Resources for Latter Day Saints: http://www.cumorah.com/
• Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research; http://www.fairlds.org/
• Mormon apolgetic and discussion board: http://www.mormonapologetics.org/index.php?
• Neil A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship: http://mi.byu.edu/
• Official Web Site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e419fb40e21cef00VgnVCM1000001f5e34 0aRCRD
• Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord: http://mormonmission.blogspot.com/
Ex-Mo and Critical Internet Resources (including „Cultural Mormons“):
• Dialogue, A Journal of Mormon Thought: http://www.dialoguejournal.com/content/
• Further Light And Knowledge (FLAK): http://www.thefoyer.org/index.php
• Main Street Plaza: http://latterdaymainstreet.com/
• Mormon Alliance: http://www.mormonalliance.org/
• New Order Mormon: http://forum.newordermormon.org/
• Sunstone Education Foundation: https://www.sunstonemagazine.com/about.html
• Thoughts by Sister Mary Lisa: http://sistermarylisa.blogspot.com/
• Wakeup Call: Questioning Mormonism: http://wakeupmormons.blogspot.com/
Critical from Protestant Fundamentalist Point of View:
• Utah Lighthouse Ministry: http://www.utlm.org/
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