The aims of the subject:
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the religion of the ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Canaan. During the semester students will examine the main structure of each region´s religion and what is more they will analyze the cultural aspects of religion and the relationship between religion and society.
Students of divinity should realize that religious studies is an essential part of their studies. So during the courses we will examine the religious beliefs, behaviours and institutions and furthermore we will discover the cross-cultural perspectives as well.
Recommended literature and other sources:
Dobrovits Aladár: Irodalom és vallás az ókori Egyiptomban, Budapest:1979.
Ghirshman, Roman: Az ókori Irán, Budapest: 1985.
Hahn István: Istenek és népek, Budapest: 1980.
Kákossy László: Ré fiai, Budapest: 1990.
Kákossy László: Fény és Káosz, Budapest: 1984.
Kákosy László (2005): Az ókori Egyiptom története és kultúrája. Osiris, Budapest
Kákosy László (2002): Varázslás az ókori Egyiptomban, Lárky, Budapest
Klengel, Horst: Nomádok az ókori Elő-Ázsiában, Budapest: 1985.
Klíma, Josef: Mezopotámia, Budapest: 1983.
Oppenheim, Leo: Az ókori Mezopotámia, Budapest: 1989.
Weitzman, Michael: Ebla, Budapest: 1979.
Erik Hornung (2009): Az egy és a sok. Typotex, Budapest.
Assmann, Jan (2001). The Search for God in Ancient Egypt. Cornell University Press.
David, Rosalie (2002). Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt. Penguin.
Shafer, Byron E., ed (1991). Religion in Ancient Egypt: Gods, Myths, and Personal Practice. Cornell University Press.
Taylor, John (2001). Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt. University of Chicago Press.
O R Gurney (1977). Some Aspects of Hittite Religion, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
G Beckman (1989). The Religion of the Hittites. Biblical Archaeologist 52/2-3, 1989.
Volkert Haas (1997) Geschichte der hethitischen Religion, Leiden—New York—Köln, 1994.
Heller, Jan. Starověká náboženství : náboženské systémy starého Egypta, Mezopotámie a Kenaanu. 2., nezměn. vyd. Praha : Kalich, 1988.
Samuel Noah Kramer. Mytologie starověku, Praha : Orbis, 1977.
Lexa, František. Náboženská literatura staroegyptská. D. 1. 2., přehl. vyd. V Praze : Herrmann & synové, 1997.
Zamarovský, Vojtěch. Bohové a králové starého Egypta. Photo by Petr Zamarovský. 1. vyd. Praha : Mladá fronta, 1979.
Klíma, Josef. Společnost a kultura starověké Mezopotámie. Vyd. 1. Praha : Nakladatelství Československé akademie věd, 1962.
Kramer, Samuel Noah. Historie začíná v Sumeru : z nejstarších záznamů o projevech lidské kultury. Praha : Odeon, 1966.
Bottéro, Jean. Nejstarší náboženství: Mezopotámie
Davidová, Rosalie. Náboženství a magie starověkého Egypta
Basic concepts of the subject:
Introduction, the historical overview of ancient Egypt, the religion of ancient Egypt, the structure of the religion and the method of worship; the historical overview of ancient Mesopotamia, the religion of ancient Mesopotamia, the structure of the religion and the method of worship; the historical overview of ancient Canaan, Who are the Canaanites? , the religion of ancient Canaan – the religion of the Canaanite tribes, the structure of the religion and the method of worship – the variety of the worship in each tribes
Univerzita J. Selyeho – Teologická fakulta – Katedra religionistiky a filozofie
Selye János Egyetem – Református teológia Kar – Vallástudomány és filozófia Tanszék
Vyučujúci – Oktató: Mgr. Balázs Lilla
Tematický plán – Tematikus terv
Školský rok – Iskolai év: 2012/2013 zimný semester – téli szemeszter
Predmet – Tantárgy: Religionistika proseminár – Religionisztika proszeminárium
Kód – Kód: PRF1
Ročník – Évfolyam: 2.
Spôsob hodnotenia – Az értékelés módja: semester paper and presentation
The aims of the subject:
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the religion of the ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Canaan. During the semester students will examine the main structure of each region´s religion and what is more they will analyze the cultural aspects of religion and the relationship between religion and society.
Students of divinity should realize that religious studies is an essential part of their studies. So during the courses we will examine the religious beliefs, behaviours and institutions and furthermore we will discover the cross-cultural perspectives as well.
Basic concepts of the subject:
Introduction, the historical overview of ancient Egypt, the religion of ancient Egypt, the structure of the religion and the method of worship; the historical overview of ancient Mesopotamia, the religion of ancient Mesopotamia, the structure of the religion and the method of worship; the historical overview of ancient Canaan, Who are the Canaanites? , the religion of ancient Canaan – the religion of the Canaanite tribes, the structure of the religion and the method of worship – the variety of the worship in each tribes
The themes of presentations:
• The religion of ancient Egypt
• The religion of ancient Mesopotamia
• The religion of ancient Canaan
The semester paper should contain:
• Historical overview of the region
• Detailed description of the religion
• How does the chosen religion appear in the everyday life of the community?
Spôsob hodnotenia – Az értékelés módja: semester paper and presentation
Overall aim of the course:
- Striving for the detailed knowledge of the content of the Old Testament books
- To learn the stories of the Old Testament, knowledge about the events
- Main personalities in the Old Testament, knowledge about their life
Required reading:
Bible translation Hungarian Ecumenical (for english speaking students: english translation of the Bible)
Jubilee commentary, Calvin Publisher, Bp.1998
Pecsut Otto: Bible Studies Handbook, Budapest, Hungary Bible Society-Calvin Publishing Office 2004
Szathmary, S.: Bible Studies, I. Old Testament Studies, Ofiice of Ref. Synode, Department of Studies, Budapest, 1993
(For english speaking students: see literature origanally in english language below)
Recommended reading:
Pákozdy Laszlo Marton: Bible School, Budapest Calvin Publisher 2007
Westermann, Claus - Gloegi, Gerhard: Secrets of the Bible, Budapest 1997
Prince Paul: "You know well what you are reading?" Bp Ref.Sajtóosztály 1991
Jagersma, Henk, MD: History of Israel in Old Testament times, Bp.1991
Bright, John: History of Israel, Budapest 1990
Flavius Josephus: The Jewish History, Budapest, 1983 Thought
Biblical historical atlas
Course Content:
- The Old Testament canon formation
- Overview of the Old Testaments beatitude history
- Content processing sections of the Old Testament books, expanding - especially for the theology students - forming of the books, basic knowledge about writers
- Memorizing some biblical verses related to the certain key events /memoriters/
Winter semester material:
Introduction - the Bible and the Old Testament canon
I Genesis - The Tower of Babel / prehistory /
II. Abraham - Ruth / early patriarchs and judges /
III. The kingdom - the return from captivity /age of the kingdom/
Interim control method
Written examination: 45 minutes long test after each section
1. Detailed Old Testament Bible knowlidge
2. The lectures and obligatory literary material
Evaluation:
Writing after each larger units, with 45-minute tests, they determine the final average final mark. Achieved results will be classified as follows:
100% - 91% ... A (1) 90% - 81% ... B (1,5)
80% - 71% ... C (2) 70% - 61% ... D (2,5)
60% - 51% ... E (3) 50% - 0% ... FX (insufficient)
Selye János University of Komárno
Reformed Theological Faculty
Department of Old Testament Studies
Subject: Old Testament Bible Knowledge I.
Academic Year: 2013/14 winter semester
Lessons: one hour per week
Credits: 2
Teacher: Mgr. Palcsó Attila
E-mail: palcso.attila2@gmail.com
Overall aim of the course:
- Striving for the detailed knowledge of the content of the Old Testament books
- To learn the stories of the Old Testament, knowledge about the events
- Main personalities in the Old Testament, knowledge about their life
Course Content:
- The Old Testament canon formation
- Overview of the Old Testaments beatitude history
- Content processing sections of the Old Testament books, expanding - especially for the theology students - forming of the books, basic knowledge about writers
- Memorizing some biblical verses related to the certain key events /memoriters/
Winter semester material:
Introduction - the Bible and the Old Testament canon
I Genesis - The Tower of Babel / prehistory /
II. Abraham - Ruth / early patriarchs and judges /
III. The kingdom - the return from captivity /age of the kingdom/
Interim control method
Written examination: 45 minutes long test after each section
1. Detailed Old Testament Bible knowlidge
2. The lectures and obligatory literary material
Writing after each larger units, with three 45-minute tests, they determine the final average final mark. Achieved results will be classified as follows:
100% - 91% ... A (1) 90% - 81% ... B (1,5)
80% - 71% ... C (2) 70% - 61% ... D (2,5)
60% - 51% ... E (3) 50% - 0% ... FX (insufficient)
Required reading:
Bible translation Hungarian Ecumenical (for english speaking students: english translation of the Bible)
Jubilee commentary, Calvin Publisher, Bp.1998
Pecsut Otto: Bible Studies Handbook, Budapest, Hungary Bible Society-Calvin Publishing Office 2004
Szathmary, S.: Bible Studies, I. Old Testament Studies, Ofiice of Ref. Synode, Department of Studies, Budapest, 1993
(For english speaking students: see literature origanally in english language below)
Recommended reading:
Pákozdy Laszlo Marton: Bible School, Budapest Calvin Publisher 2007
Westermann, Claus - Gloegi, Gerhard: Secrets of the Bible, Budapest 1997
Prince Paul: "You know well what you are reading?" Bp Ref.Sajtóosztály 1991
Jagersma, Henk, MD: History of Israel in Old Testament times, Bp.1991
Bright, John: History of Israel, Budapest 1990
Flavius Josephus: The Jewish History, Budapest, 1983 Thought
Biblical historical atlas
Overall aim of the course:
- Striving for the detailed knowledge of the content of the Old Testament books
- To learn the stories of the Old Testament, knowledge about the events
- Main personalities in the Old Testament, knowledge about their life
Required reading:
Bible translation Hungarian Ecumenical (for english speaking students: english translation of the Bible)
Jubilee commentary, Calvin Publisher, Bp.1998
Pecsut Otto: Bible Studies Handbook, Budapest, Hungary Bible Society-Calvin Publishing Office 2004
Szathmary, S.: Bible Studies, I. Old Testament Studies, Ofiice of Ref. Synode, Department of Studies, Budapest, 1993
(For english speaking students: see literature origanally in english language below)
Recommended reading:
Pákozdy Laszlo Marton: Bible School, Budapest Calvin Publisher 2007
Westermann, Claus - Gloegi, Gerhard: Secrets of the Bible, Budapest 1997
Prince Paul: "You know well what you are reading?" Bp Ref.Sajtóosztály 1991
Jagersma, Henk, MD: History of Israel in Old Testament times, Bp.1991
Bright, John: History of Israel, Budapest 1990
Flavius Josephus: The Jewish History, Budapest, 1983 Thought
Biblical historical atlas
Course Content:
- The Old Testament canon formation
- Overview of the Old Testaments beatitude history
- Content processing sections of the Old Testament books, expanding - especially for the theology students - forming of the books, basic knowledge about writers
- Memorizing some biblical verses related to the certain key events /memoriters
Material of the summer semester:
IV. Job - Song of Solomon /rolls/
V. Isaiah- Daniel /major prophets/
VI. Hosea - Malachi /minor prophets/
Interim control method:
Written examination: 45 minutes long test after each section
1. Detailed Old Testament Bible knowlidge
2. The lectures and obligatory literary material
Evaluation:
Writing after each larger units, with 45 minute tests, they determine the final average final mark. Achieved results will be classified as follows:
100% - 91% ... A (1) 90% - 81% ... B (1,5)
80% - 71% ... C (2) 70% - 61% ... D (2,5)
60% - 51% ... E (3) 50% - 0% ... FX (insufficient)
Selye János University of Komárno
Reformed Theological Faculty
Department of Old Testament Studies
Subject: Old Testament Bible Knowledge II.
Academic Year: 2013/14 summer semester
Lessons: one hour per week
Credits: 2
Teacher: Mgr. Palcsó Attila
E-mail: palcso.attila2@gmail.com
Overall aim of the course:
- Striving for the detailed knowledge of the content of the Old Testament books
- To learn the stories of the Old Testament, knowledge about the events
- Main personalities in the Old Testament, knowledge about their life
Course Content:
- The Old Testament canon formation
- Overview of the Old Testaments beatitude history
- Content processing sections of the Old Testament books, expanding - especially for the theology students - forming of the books, basic knowledge about writers
- Memorizing some biblical verses related to the certain key events /memoriters/
Material of the summer semester:
IV. Job - Song of Solomon /rolls/
V. Isaiah- Daniel /major prophets/
VI. Hosea - Malachi /minor prophets/
Interim control method
Written examination: 45 minutes long test after each section
1. Detailed Old Testament Bible knowlidge
2. The lectures and obligatory literary material
Writing after each larger units, with three 45-minute tests, they determine the final average final mark. Achieved results will be classified as follows:
100% - 91% ... A (1) 90% - 81% ... B (1,5)
80% - 71% ... C (2) 70% - 61% ... D (2,5)
60% - 51% ... E (3) 50% - 0% ... FX (insufficient)
Required reading:
Bible translation Hungarian Ecumenical (for english speaking students: english translation of the Bible)
Jubilee commentary, Calvin Publisher, Bp.1998
Pecsut Otto: Bible Studies Handbook, Budapest, Hungary Bible Society-Calvin Publishing Office 2004
Szathmary, S.: Bible Studies, I. Old Testament Studies, Ofiice of Ref. Synode, Department of Studies, Budapest, 1993
(For english speaking students: see literature origanally in english language below)
Recommended reading:
Pákozdy Laszlo Marton: Bible School, Budapest Calvin Publisher 2007
Westermann, Claus - Gloegi, Gerhard: Secrets of the Bible, Budapest 1997
Prince Paul: "You know well what you are reading?" Bp Ref.Sajtóosztály 1991
Jagersma, Henk, MD: History of Israel in Old Testament times, Bp.1991
Bright, John: History of Israel, Budapest 1990
Flavius Josephus: The Jewish History, Budapest, 1983 Thought
Biblical historical atlas