REL118 Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Elisabet Haakedal
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Religion, Ethics and Society
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
- Religion, Ethics and Society, One year programme
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
The course gives an introduction to the historical roots of Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam, focusing on historical origins and the development up till today. The course also gives a description of the development of doctrines, ideology and religious practice and of religious pluralism within the three religions. A central question: How have Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam been influenced by culture and society? Central periods are the periods when these religions originated and today.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student shall
Knowledge
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Have broad knowledge about the history, doctrine and practice of Islam
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Have broad knowledge about the history, doctrine and practice of Hinduism and Buddhism
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Have broad knowledge about Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism in Europe today
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Have knowledge of aesthetics in the three religions
Skills
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Be able to reflect on how Islam has influenced the Middle-East and Europe in history and today
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Be able to reflect on how Hinduism and Buddhism have influenced Europe in recent history
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Be able to evaluate various interpretations of history and how these religions and society have influenced each other
General competence
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Be able to communicate central themes from the history and ideology of Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam
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Be able to apply this knowledge to specific problems
Examination requirements
For discipline students: Preliminary test must be passed. Furter information when semester starts.
For students in the master's programme in the teacher education: Practice must be passed.
Teaching methods
For discipline students: Lectures, seminars or excursion
For students in the master's programme in the teacher education: Lectures, practice, excursion and/or seminars
The workload is estimated to ca. 270 hours. Further information when semester starts.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Assessment methods and criteria
4-hour individual written examination. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| KR-103 – Religions and World Views | 5 |