020046 UE UE Reading of Current Texts on Religion and Politics (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 2 - Evangelische Theologie

Continuous assessment of course work

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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Tu 02.09.2025 12:00 to Fr 26.09.2025 12:00
Registration is open from Th 02.10.2025 12:00 to We 08.10.2025 18:00
Deregistration possible until Su 30.11.2025 23:59

Details

max. 20 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Weekly, on Tuesdays, 15:00-16:30 Uhr!
First seminar session: 07.10.2025

Tuesday 07.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 14.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 21.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 28.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 04.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 11.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 18.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 25.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 02.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 09.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 16.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 13.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 20.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
Tuesday 27.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar examines the complex interrelationships between religion and politics in four sub-ject areas: First, the theoretical foundations of political theology, secularisation and fundamental-ism are discussed. Subsequently, the relationship between monotheism and politics is analysed, with a particular focus on the political dimension of monotheistic religions. The third focus is on the instrumentalisation of religion, for example to legitimise power or in conflicts. Finally, politi-cal theology is examined as an independent field of research, with a focus on current challenges such as globalisation and social inequality. The aim is to develop a critical understanding of the role of religion in political contexts.

Assessment and permitted materials

Two short presentations, minutes and essays will be assessed.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Regular attendance (max. 2 absences)

Weighting of performance (total 100 points):
Part 1 (2 Theses papers): 30 points (15 points each)
Part 2 (1 minutes): 30 points
Part 3 (1 essay): 40 points

All partial performances must be completed successfully in order to pass the course.

Grade 1 = 88 - 100 points
Grade 2 = 75 - 87 points
Grade 3 = 63 - 74 points
Grade 4 = 50 - 62 points

Grade 5 = 0 - 49 points

Examination topics

Will be announced in the seminar

Reading list