Seminar : Christianity and other religions [ LSREL2920 ]

In order to achieve these aims, the seminar will - address one or more thematic issues taken every year within the framework of a different religion (Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism) - identify, in that particular religion and in Christianity, the deeper structures and essential motives, in order to compare them and analyse what these two traditions may mean to each other - include periods of magisterial teaching, short papers by students, and team work.

At the end, the student shall be able to - make a comparative study of a theme or issue taken from one of the major traditions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism) and Christianity - understand the methods of comparative study, as well as the prerequisites of the theological and socio-anthropological approachs.

The seminar will be constituted by a part of Masterful teaching, Students presentations and collective works.

2011-2012

The conversion, yesterday and today, in the Christianity, in the Islam and in other religious traditions.