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010081 VU The Religions of the Germanic Peoples and the Celts (2023W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Katholische Theologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 05.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 12.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 19.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 09.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 16.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 23.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 30.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 07.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 14.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 11.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Thursday 18.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 25.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course provides insights into the religious world of the Germanic and Celtic peoples. The knowledge about these scriptless cultures we take from archaeological finds and second-hand traditions. Accordingly, previous findings must be methodically questioned and reinterpreted again and again. Accordingly, ancient and medieval sources (in translation) about the Germanic and Celtic peoples will also be read and examined for their content and intention.
At the end of the course, students will be able to methodically reflect on and critically evaluate the acquisition of religious views of scriptless cultures in particular. Furthermore, they are able to analyze sources and texts as well as make comparisons independently.

Assessment and permitted materials

In addition to active and regular participation, each student has to give a presentation of about 20 minutes. In addition, each participant composes a written essay of approximately 7 pages, which must be completed by the end of the semester.
The grade awarded is composed of the grade of the essay (75%) and the grade of the presentation (25%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Willingness to participate regularly and actively and to read the texts is a prerequisite for participation.

Examination topics

For each session, the lecturer will provide texts that each participant has to read in advance.

Reading list

Selected Readings:
Heiligtümer der Druiden – Opfer und Rituale bei den Kelten. Aktuelle Forschungsbeiträge zur Sonderausstellung im Museum für Urgeschichte des Landes Niederösterreich in Asparn/ Zaya vom 23. April bis 30. November 2008.

Simek, Rudolf: Götter und Kulte der Germanen, München 2009.

Weitere Literatur sowie Primärquellen werden während der Veranstaltung zur Verfügung gestellt.

Association in the course directory

066 800: M2.6; M15; M18;, 033 195: BRP 17rwb

Last modified: We 06.12.2023 16:05