2457 - Faeroese church history in the 18. century
Course information
Title
Faeroese church history in the 18. century
Course number
2457.22
Academic year
2024-2025
ECTS
10.00
Level
Master
Faculties
History and Social Sciences
Educations
Additional Certificate in Faroese Church Studies
Prerequisites
The course is intended for pastors in the National Church. Others with BA in history or other equivalent preconditions can participate in the similar course number 6330.22 .
Language of instruction
Faroese
Registration
Via the course instructor
Beginning date
Friday, February 7, 2025
End date
Monday, September 8, 2025
Academic content
Purpose
Students obtain a general overview of Faroese church history and a deeper insight into a chosen period.
Learning outcomes
Having completed the course, the students will be able to: • identify and distinguish between the main currents within the Lutheran churches, predominantly in the 18. century, and appreciate their impact on Faroese church life • work on their own with various religious texts and use them critically as sources of church history • describe Faroese life of faith with examples from stories and religious poetry • discuss conflicts and cooperation between authorities, pastors, and lay people debate the Lutheran sermon as preached in the pulpit or repeated in reading and the advantages and disadvantages of these two sorts of preaching
Content
The course will highlight 18. Century Pietism and Enlightenment as theological as well as political trends, their impact on western Christian society, and their influence on faith and church life in the Faeroes. Topics include: -churches: buildings, budgets, and liturgy -reading skills, school, and education -pastors and lay people -popular life of faith -reading and preaching: homilies, catechisms, hymnals Overviews of church history and dogmatic will alternate with analysis of contemporary sources in comparison with cultural and religious currents.
Learning and teaching approaches
12 x 3 lessons, adjusted to the church year and the workload of the pastors. Teaching will take place in lectures, discussions, group work, and presentations by the students.
Assessment
Assessment method
Students will receive a certificate for documented participation.
Examination (internal/external)
Internal
Grading scale
Passed/Failed
Exam date/dates
See Assessment method
Deadline for withdrawal from exam
Friday, February 7, 2025
Academic responsibility and teachers
Academic responsibility
Jákup Reinert Hansen
Teachers
Jákup Reinert Hansen
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