010114 VO Alternative Religious Currents: A Global Perspective (2023W)
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Language: German
Examination dates
Monday
29.01.2024
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
26.02.2024
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
15.04.2024
N
Monday
10.06.2024
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Monday
02.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
09.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
16.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
23.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
30.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
06.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
13.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
20.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
27.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
04.12.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
11.12.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
08.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Monday
15.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The emergence and development of alternative religious movements is usually studied within certain geographical or linguistic boundaries. Usually, the focus rests on the nineteenth century, which, however, marked the height of European colonialism and for this reason alone has a global dimension. The lecture will concentrate on the period from the end of the eighteenth century to the second half of the twentieth century in order to show the global interconnections that formed the conditions for the emergence of movements such as Spiritualism, occultism, New Thought, Christian Science, and Theosophy. Special attention will be given to Christian and esoteric reform movements, but also to Asian reform movements such as the Arya Samaj and Brahmo Samaj. Topics such as mesmerism, orientalist studies, yoga, magic, völkisch movements, and the relationship between esotericism and (neo-)Nazism will also be brought into focus.As participants, you will not only acquire knowledge about historical developments and prominent examples of alternative religious movements, but also reflect on fundamental theoretical and methodological issues. These include historiographical and comparative religion challenges, not least considering the question what labels such as "religious," "alternative," and "global" could mean. This will enable you to position yourself critically vis-à-vis global-historical, postcolonial, and comparative religion debates.The course will include hybrid formats in the last third of the schedule.
Assessment and permitted materials
Oral exam.
No aids allowed.
No aids allowed.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
At least 50% of the questions posed have to be answered sufficiently.
Examination topics
Course topics and materials.
Reading list
- Asprem, Egil and Julian Strube (eds.). New Approaches to the Study of Esotericism, Leiden and Boston: Brill 2021.
- Baier, Karl. 2016. “Theosophical Orientalism and the Structures of Intercultural Transfer: Annotations on the Appropriation of the Cakras in Early Theosophy.” In Theosophical Appropriations. Esotericism, Kabbalah, and the Transformation of Traditions, edited by Julie Chajes and Boaz Huss. Beer Sheva: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Press, 309–354.
- Bergunder, Michael. 2020. “Umkämpfte Historisierung. Die Zwillingsgeburt von ‘Religion’ und ‘Esoterik’ in der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts und das Programm einer globalen Religionsgeschichte.” In Wissen um Religion. Erkenntnis – Interesse: Epistemologie und Episteme in Religionswissenschaft und Interkultureller Theologie, edited by Klaus Hock. Leipzig: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt, 47–131.
- Conrad, Sebastian. 2016. What is Global History?. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
- Hanegraaff, Wouter. 2012. Esotericism and the Academy: Rejected Knowledge in Western Culture. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Kippenberg, Hans G. 1997. Die Entdeckung der Religionsgeschichte. Religionswissenschaft und Moderne. München: C. H. Beck.
- Krämer, Hans Martin and Julian Strube (eds.). 2020. Theosophy Across Boundaries: Transcultural and Interdisciplinary Perspectives on a Modern Esoteric Movement. Albany: State University of New York Press.
- Maltese, Giovanni, and Julian Strube. 2021. "Global Religious History." Method & Theory in the Study of Religion 33 (3–4): 229–257.
- Strube, Julian. 2022. Global Tantra: Religion, Science, and Nationalism in Colonial Modernity. New York: Oxford University Press.
- Baier, Karl. 2016. “Theosophical Orientalism and the Structures of Intercultural Transfer: Annotations on the Appropriation of the Cakras in Early Theosophy.” In Theosophical Appropriations. Esotericism, Kabbalah, and the Transformation of Traditions, edited by Julie Chajes and Boaz Huss. Beer Sheva: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Press, 309–354.
- Bergunder, Michael. 2020. “Umkämpfte Historisierung. Die Zwillingsgeburt von ‘Religion’ und ‘Esoterik’ in der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts und das Programm einer globalen Religionsgeschichte.” In Wissen um Religion. Erkenntnis – Interesse: Epistemologie und Episteme in Religionswissenschaft und Interkultureller Theologie, edited by Klaus Hock. Leipzig: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt, 47–131.
- Conrad, Sebastian. 2016. What is Global History?. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
- Hanegraaff, Wouter. 2012. Esotericism and the Academy: Rejected Knowledge in Western Culture. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Kippenberg, Hans G. 1997. Die Entdeckung der Religionsgeschichte. Religionswissenschaft und Moderne. München: C. H. Beck.
- Krämer, Hans Martin and Julian Strube (eds.). 2020. Theosophy Across Boundaries: Transcultural and Interdisciplinary Perspectives on a Modern Esoteric Movement. Albany: State University of New York Press.
- Maltese, Giovanni, and Julian Strube. 2021. "Global Religious History." Method & Theory in the Study of Religion 33 (3–4): 229–257.
- Strube, Julian. 2022. Global Tantra: Religion, Science, and Nationalism in Colonial Modernity. New York: Oxford University Press.
Association in the course directory
Master RW 066 800 M1.7, M15, 033 195 BRP 09rwb
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