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Religious Studies

Study program:
Religious Studies
SP code:
P0221D100024
Study form:
combined
Study type:
doctoral
Standard duration of study in years:
4
Language of instruction:
Czech
Title:
Ph.D.
Title:
No
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SP name in English:
Religious Studies
SP name in Latin:
Religionum doctrina generalis
SP profile:
academically oriented

SP characteristics

The study programme allows the students to follow one of the specializations pursued at the Institute for Philosophy and Religious Studies, i.e. especially Judaism, Buddhism, ancient Greek religion, religion of the ancient Near East, phenomenology of religion, anthropology of religion, sociology of religion and psychology of religion. The aim is to prepare highly educated experts in the field of religious studies, who in the course of their study learn to creatively develop their knowledge. The study programme is primarily designed for students who are already well versed in at least one religious area, are able to study its sources in original languages, and are thus well equipped for writing a PhD thesis that meets international standards of quality and depth. At the same time students are expected to have good knowledge of general theories of religion and to be capable of reflecting their own methods of interpretation. The students are generally encouraged to write their theses in English and to consult them with international experts.
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Graduate profile for the public:
Graduates have in-depth knowledge of at least one religious tradition, are able to study it using original source language texts, and are well-acquainted with related modern scholarly works. They have a command of the methodology of religious studies, are able to compare the knowledge attained by the study of their major religion with other religions and generally reflect upon them. Graduates are able to engage in professional scientific work at an international level and have no difficulty publishing the results of their research in academic journals and presenting it on international conferences. On the most general level the graduates are ready to accept the otherness of various cultures of the world and to facilitate intercultural communication and understanding. Their training allows them to work as scholars and researchers in the field of humanities or as university teachers. Knowledge of the different religious environments qualifies them for professions at the interface of different cultures, e.g. diplomacy, journalism, international organisations, etc.

Related accreditations

Faculty Name of the study program Language of instruction Study form
Filozofická fakulta Religious Studies angličtina kombinovaná
Filozofická fakulta Religionistika čeština prezenční
Filozofická fakulta Religious Studies angličtina prezenční

Teaching provided by

Faculty:
Cooperating institutions:
No
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Foreign university joint diploma type:
No
External department:
No

Classification

Area of education:
  • Philosophy, Religious Studies and Theology

SP structure

Specialisation:
No
Double-curriculum study:
No
Data for persons with disabilities
Contact person for persons with disability:
PhDr. David Čáp, Ph.D.
Web page for persons with disability:
https://www.ff.cuni.cz/studium/informace-pro-studenty-se-specialnimi-potrebami/
Further information about the study of persons with disability:

Personal provision

Garant SP:
  • doc. Mgr. Radek Chlup, Ph.D.
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Subject Area Board Members:
  • Chairman, Chlup Radek, doc. Mgr., Ph.D. (from 23.9.2020)
  • Members, Antalík Dalibor, doc., Dr. (from 19.10.2020)
  • Members, Berounský Daniel, doc., Ph.D. (from 19.10.2020)
  • Members, Holba Jiří, PhDr., Ph.D. (from 19.10.2020)
  • Members, Hošek Pavel, prof., Ph.D. (from 19.10.2020)
  • Members, Karfíková Lenka, prof., Dr. theol. (from 19.10.2020)
  • Members, Lomová Olga, prof. PhDr., CSc. (from 19.10.2020)
  • Members, Lyčka Milan, PhDr., Ph.D. (from 19.10.2020)
  • Members, Pehal Martin, Mgr., Ph.D. (from 19.10.2020)

Instruction

Admission procedure requirements:
Study programme (branch) is open for applicants for the academic year 2026/2027:

Can be studied in combination

No combinations have been found
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