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Lecturer(s)
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Cincialová Marta, Mgr. Th.D.
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Course content
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**Thematic Block Content** Topics related to the Christian environment, the diversity of Christian churches, and contemporary social issues viewed through the lens of Christian faith and spirituality are a continuous subject of public debate and frequently raise important ethical questions. For this reason, the course forms an integral part of the study curriculum. The lecture component of the course covers the following thematic areas: * Christianity, culture, architecture, and art * Christianity and history * Christianity and the media representation of religious issues * Christianity and ecology Lectures are delivered through regular sessions led by the course guarantor, as well as guest lectures by Czech and international experts invited as part of the programme's internationalisation activities. Seminars are divided into **thematic seminars** (50 hours), dedicated to the discussion and analysis of course topics, and **reflective seminars** (5 hours), focusing on students' reflection on their learning process and academic development. Reflective seminars are led by the programme guarantor. **Seminar topics** * Ethical issues and dilemmas in ecology * Ethical issues and dilemmas in morality * Media content analysis **Methodological seminar topics** * Communication tools Seminars employ a variety of teaching methods, including workshops, panel discussions, focus groups, individual study and presentations of selected topics, and other interactive seminar activities. Selected seminars are also conducted by the programme guarantor or invited guest lecturers. **Practical exercises** As part of the course, students individually develop a selected topic related to the course content using a medium of their choice, such as written text, audio, multimedia, a website, blog, graphic presentation, or video. Students submit their work as a project accompanied by: * a thematic analysis, * a communication analysis, and * a list of references. In addition, each student prepares a communication and content analysis of one project produced by a randomly assigned fellow student. Practical classes are organised as hands-on workshops, with selected sessions supervised by the course guarantor. During the programme, students are expected to choose a different type of media output for each thematic block from the available options. This enables them to gain practical experience with a broad range of media formats and communication tools.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired: * a foundational knowledge of selected topics in the history and doctrine of Christianity; * the ability to search for, update, critically reflect on, and interpret knowledge related to Christianity and Christian culture; * the ability to apply ethical principles and cultural paradigms in the study and interpretation of issues concerning Christianity; * the ability to present and communicate selected topics through various forms of media communication; * the ability to justify and defend their chosen interpretative approach and media representation of selected topics in accordance with ethical principles and with respect for cultural diversity.
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Prerequisites
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KMS/PEATE and KMS/PEARO and KMS/PEAFO and KMS/PEAGR
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Assessment methods and criteria
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**English translation:** **Seminar Paper (12-15 standard pages)** Students will prepare a seminar paper (12-15 standard pages) on a topic related to Christianity, to be agreed upon with the instructor. The theoretical paper must correspond to the selected media project and include an evaluation of the ethical dimension of the chosen topic. At the end of the semester, students will present both the theoretical paper and the media project to the class and lead a discussion with their peers. ### 1. Media Project - Photography In this workshop, students will become familiar with photography as a medium, exploring both its formal and content-related aspects. They will experiment with different approaches to the chosen topic and create a visual narrative. **Output:** A portrait profile of an individual (a series of 10-15 photographs). **Content:** Students will select a person for whom spirituality plays an important role in life. The project will focus on portraying the individual's personality, with particular attention to how they experience and communicate their religious or spiritual life. Thorough background research conducted as part of the theoretical preparation for the block course is an essential prerequisite for the photographic work. **Working format:** Individual project under the supervision of the workshop instructor. ### 2. Media Project - Radio Students will record an interview with a selected respondent according to the assignment provided by M. Vetešková. **Output:** A podcast with a duration of **7-10 minutes**. **Requirements:** * Raw recorded material: **at least 30 minutes**. * Preliminary edit submitted to the instructor: **maximum 15 minutes** of audio. ### 3. Media Project - Written Journalism The world is full of stories, and both the media and readers appreciate compelling human-interest narratives. Writing a strong feature story means finding an engaging topic and an interesting intervieweewho does not have to be a celebrity. On the contrary, the stories of ordinary people with extraordinary positive or negative life experiences are often what give journalism its human dimension. In this workshop, students will therefore prepare a feature story (mini-profile) of a respondent whose life corresponds to the topic of their theoretical paper. The choice of respondent must be discussed with the writing instructors (Eva Hrudníková and Ivana Pustějovská). **Output:** * Feature article of **3,200 characters (including spaces; ?200-character tolerance)**. * A **biographical box (bio box)** of approximately **300 characters**. During the workshop, students will be provided with examples of feature writing and will have the opportunity to discuss their story ideas with the instructors. ### 4. Media Project - Multimedia Students must have successfully completed the **Multimedia Studio** or both the **Audiovisual Studio** and the **Web Studio**. Choosing the Appropriate Workshop Guidelines for selecting the most suitable workshop are available here: [https://teologicka.neolms.eu/group_custom/show/28941](https://teologicka.neolms.eu/group_custom/show/28941)
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Recommended literature
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Gombrich, Ernst Hans. (1995). The Story of Art.
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Lewis, C. S. K jádru křesťanství. Návrat domů 1999..
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PETRÁČEK, Tomáš. Křesťanství ve víru kulturních válek : papežství, hodnoty, identita. Praha. 2025.
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Royt, J. (2011). Obraz a kult v Čechách 17. a 18. století. Praha.
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Stemberger, G. (1999). 2000 let křesťanství : ilustrované církevní dějiny.. Kostelní Vydří.
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