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Faith and superstition in Moravian folk song
Lukáš, Jan ; Hošek, Pavel (advisor) ; Hájek, Matěj (referee)
This bachelor's thesis deals with the phenomenon of the folk song as it was recorded in Moravia, or at least in the Czech language region, in terms of pagan, biblical and commonly Christian influences giving consideration to heterodox forms of Christianity which acted in the process of shaping of its lyrics. Its aim is to find and analyse motives in the lyrics that draw their inspiration from that kind of influences. The thesis strives afterwards to describe and to analyse these motives and if it is possible to introduce their parallels both inside and outside of our cultural area. At the same time it compares variants of the same lyrics or also variants contained in other songs. Finally there is also impact made by these products of folk culture on later art production represented mainly by the work of K. J. Erben. Chosen songs may in the greatest extent demonstrate the diversity of thoughts and themes, as well as the wealth of sources and springs of inspiration. Thus the thesis targets on the places where the folk culture preserved its peculiarity face to face the Christianity and also where it is founded in some tension with the orthodoxy regardless of the age of such opinions. However the folk culture is much more imbued by Christianity. This mutual connection of Christianity with other elements...
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Imago Dei in *The Mirror of Simple Souls*
Härtelová, Eliška Dana ; Červenková, Denisa (advisor) ; Hošek, Pavel (referee)
This thesis demonstrates the concept of imago Dei in the Mirror of Simple Souls Who Are Annihilated and Remain Only in Will and Desire of Love, mystical text of early 14th century written by French beguine Marguerite Porete. Imago Dei is taken as an assumption for her theory of seven stages to mystical union to God. Special attention is given to the role of Love and the concept of imitatio Christi.
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Friedrich Mildenberger's Theology.
Roubík, Pavel ; Štefan, Jan (advisor) ; Čapek, Filip (referee) ; Hošek, Pavel (referee)
Friedrich Mildenberger's Theology. The submitted dissertation represents generally first presen- tation of Friedrich Mildenberger's theology with distinctive concentration on his opus magnum three-volume Biblical Dogmatics. Friedrich Mildenberger is the only systematic theologian who was developing "pan-biblical theology" lifelong. Overwhelming majority of his work is con- nected with his working at the theological faculty in Erlangen. Mildenberger strove for the proper use of scripture in church which historical-critical interpreting cannot meet. His Biblical Dogmatics principally combines biblical theology with dogmatic questioning and endeavours to understand scripture applicably. Biblical Dogmatics is conceived of as posing the questions to which the biblical texts are to be discussed as answer For Mildenberger's interpreting of the Bible, it's peculiar to interlacing theology (the constitution of reality in God) and economics - or with James Barr rather oikonomia -, i.e. the restitution of reality by God. The specificity of his questioning and originality (!) determines the abandonment of the traditional encyclopaedic separation/division and theology study. Mildenberger follows the Lutheran Orthodoxy tradi- tion, Enlightenment, the so-called dialectical theology and contemporary theological...
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Political conflict in case of Branch Davidians
Kárníková, Anna ; Vojtíšek, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Hošek, Pavel (referee)
This thesis has provided an understanding and re-examination of the political conflict of the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas in 1993. In addition, it has shown that the government siege could have been less violent and has justified the acts of certain individual players within the conflict. Without a doubt, everyone has their own pre-understanding and reassessment of the event. The first part dealt with the social context of religion in the United States and at within the state of Texas. It describes the diverse religious environment, history, and conditions for participants and their religion there. At the same time, it quickly familiarized readers with the phenomena of new religious movements. The second part was focused on the development of Branch Davidians and described the forming of the group from its roots in Adventism and previous leaders through the final version with David Koresh. The presentation of the Branch Davidians represented was important for understanding their behavior in following chapters. The last fundamental part was dedicated to the initiators of the conflict and its consequences. The hypothesis was confirmed that the Branch Davidians were not the only initiators of the conflict. The principle role of inciting the conflict was played by disgruntled Branch Davidian...
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Aria school as a case of implicite religion
Slačálková Otterová, Mariana ; Vojtíšek, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Hošek, Pavel (referee)
In this bachelor thesis, I have used the case of Ario school (1992-2014, with successor group which still exists) to show that a group, which does not understand itself as a religious one, can have implicit religious elements. The thesis is based on interviews with twenty-two interviewees, who have been engaged in this organization at various times of its existence, divided into three groups: the renegades, former members who left the organization without conflict and men and women who are still members of the (successor) organization. There are no academic or other texts on Ario school thus the first part of this thesis introduces this organization and reconstructs its history. The second part of the thesis analyzes specific phenomena, which can be looked at from the religious point of view. The analysis is based on the concept introduced by Ninian Smart, which he introduced in his Dimensions of the Sacred, where he defined seven dimensions of the sacred: ritual, doctrinal, narrative, ethical, emotional, social, and material. The group had many aspects of new religious movement, especially because of the role of its leading figure.
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Tibetan Buddhism in Kalmykia
Kosareva, Evgeniya ; Vojtíšek, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Hošek, Pavel (referee)
The purpose of this bachelor thesis is to study and analyze Tibetan Buddhism in Kalmykia. In order to achieve this goal, the following points must be examined: 1. To study sources of Kalmykia and understand the history of the development of local population. 2. To analyze Genesis and study the religion of Buddhism of Kalmykia. 3. To study basic valuable objects of Buddhism religion in the Republic of Kalmykia. 4. To find basic written texts, which Kalmyk Buddhists reveres. While working on this bachelor thesis, literature by Russian authors was used which was taken from Kalmyk Buddhists. This thesis also includes important information which was obtained from texts and literature. This thesis focuses on Buddhist pantheons which Kalmyk Buddhists reveres. These points have helped to examine and understand Kalmyk history, the development of Buddhism in the Republic of Kalmykia, and problems which conjoins with Buddhism in the 20th century. Key words: Tibetan buddhism, Kalmykia, pantheon, religion, Russia
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Czech Christianity after 1989
Tauerová, Blanka Anna ; Hošek, Pavel (advisor) ; Hájek, Matěj (referee)
This thesis, Czech Christian Religious Scene after the Revolution in 1989 (Relationships among the Churches and their Development after the Revolution), aims to outline the Czech Christian religious scene and its development since 1950's till present. The necessary historical background in the introduction is followed by the description of legal aspects of church activities both during the communism as well as in democracy. The integral part of the thesis introduces ten most important churches and religious associations in the Czech Republic, their brief history, organisational structure and work in the Czech society. The aim of this brief outline is to point out the variety of church life which also significantly influences ecumenical relationships. The final chapter deals with the ecumenical relationships among the churches, their development, activities in the social welfare, especially in education and medicine, and generally their overall benefit for the society. Keywords Church, totalitarian regime, communism, society, legislation, ecumenism, cooperation, relationships
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Pastoral care of people who went through the organization "Integrity Life"
Neumanová, Lucie ; Novák, David (advisor) ; Hošek, Pavel (referee)
Lucie Neumanová, Pastoral care of people who went through the organization Integrity Life. Summary Title: Pastoral care of people who went through the organization Integrity Life This bachelor thesis aims at introducing the reader to the problems experienced by the respondents in connection with their activity and leaving the religious group. In this work, this is specifically about the former members of "Integrity Life". After the theoretical introduction to the issue of cults and new religious movements, a proposed view of cults based on the knowledge of sociology and psychology, the possible contribution of this view to pastoral care, the work continues by putting the organization within the model of the discipleship movement. It also presents a summary of the acquired knowledge about the history, dynamics and the current functioning of the movement as an organization (outward activities) and community (inward activities). At the end a model of pastoral care based on counseling by Zdeněk Vojtíšek and the Society for the Study of Cults and New Religious Movements is presented, with proposals for other possible forms of prevention and help for people affected by the leaving from the religious movement. In the second part of this thesis, based on the research of recorded stories of former In-Life members,...
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Muslims, Jews and Christians Asking God in Suffering
Szentandrási, Virág ; Hošek, Pavel (advisor) ; Bargár, Pavol (referee)
This master thesis deals with the question of suffering and evil posed by Muslim, Jewish and Christian believers. It gives a small glimpse into the richness of the Islamic, Jewish and Christian traditions concerning this topic. By concentrating on the work of six chosen authors it provides different examples of confronting the challenge of suffering in relation to God. In the introductory parts it gives an insight into the topic of theodicy and the views on suffering in the traditions of each religion. The works of the following writers or theologians are analysed more thoroughly: Al-Ghazali, Attar and Navid Kermani, Hans Jonas, Elie Wiesel, Jürgen Moltmann and Johann Baptist Metz. The concluding section includes some brief observations on Job and reflections on the response to suffering in light of the whole work. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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The Concept of Nature by Francis of Assisi
Junová, Rut ; Hošek, Pavel (advisor) ; Hájek, Matěj (referee)
This bachelor's thesis deals with the concept of nature by Francis of Assisi. This work is divided into two chapters. The first one discusses the franciscan writings dealing with the nature in general, it analyses its rigours, afterwards introduces the key events of Francis' life. The second chapter is more komplex and focuses on the concept of nature in concrete franciscan writings. They are recognized as The Writings about St. Francis and The Writings of St. Francis. The first group consists of three biographies (Vita prima, Vita secunda, Legenda Maior) and one collection of legends about Francis (Little flowers). The second group includes Francis' letters, monastic rule, prayers and praises, among which Canticle of the Creatures stands out. The analyses of particular writings focused on their historical context and the comparison of writings crystallize the particular perspectives of Francis's concept of nature, especially the most outstanding view of nature as God's good creation. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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