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  - understand the methods of comparative study, as well as the prerequisites of the historical, theological and socio-anthropological approachs.

-  Approach a theme  issue from one of the major traditions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism), in a comparative study with the Christianity, from a rigorous scientific approach and aware of its limits.

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

2012-2013

The freedom of religion, through a comparative approach between the religious traditions.