Students must master a problematic issue drawn from the history of religions. This issue relates to both current events and history.
Students must be able to analyse and interpret the documents (written, iconographic or audio-visual) seen during the course.
By the end of the course, students should be able to critically examine the subject matter—namely, the theme of the apocalypse, through its religious dimensions and across the centuries—and be able to analyse and contextualise the written, iconographic, and audio-visual materials used during the course.
Our world is permeated by the frequent use of apocalyptic themes. We talk about nuclear apocalypse, climate apocalypse, etc. This theme is not new in human history. To understand this theme, the course will focus on the emergence and understanding of apocalypticism in Jewish and Christian literature, especially in the Book of Revelation. We will also look at the legacy of the apocalypse in history, particularly in the Middle Ages, modern times, and the contemporary era.
There are no practical assignments.
During the course, analysis of documents (written, iconographic and audio-visual).
Teaching method combining lectures, reading and analysis of documents (texts, iconographic documents, video documentaries).
The course is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation.
Reading a journal is compulsory.
An oral examination.
The assessment is closed book.
The student draws one question from a possible four or five questions.
The student has approximately 15 minutes to prepare their answer in writing.
They have access to the documents analysed during the course. The documents are provided by the teacher.
The questions cover topics from the course material or the analysis of documents seen during the course.
The PowerPoint presentation used during the course is available to students on WebCampus.
Documents and bibliographies related to the course are available on WebCampus.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in History | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in History | Standard | 3 | 2 |