Meaning and Forms of Martyrdom in Islam and Christianity
| Title | Έννοια και Μορφές του Μαρτυρίου στο Ισλάμ και τον Χριστιανισμό / Meaning and Forms of Martyrdom in Islam and Christianity |
| Code | Υ702 |
| Faculty | Theology |
| School | Theology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Panagiotis Yfantis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600012727 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tm. THeologías - Eisagōgikī Kateýthynsī Mousoulmanikṓn Spoudṓn (EKMS 2016-sīmera)
Registered students: 57
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600212399
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Theology |
| Floor | Floor 4 |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΣΤ (103) |
| Calendar | Wednesday 10:00 to 13:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600212399
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
- Italian (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course the students are able to:
-explain the anthropological model of the Martyr of Faith
-analyze the missionary, social and political impact of its presence
-describe the Koranic interpretations of martyrdom
-deepen their knowledge in the Christian martyrdom
General Competences
- Work in teams
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course presents the Koranic interpretations of martyrdom (shahâdat) and the martyr (Shahid) and the ways in which the Muslim tradition experienced these concepts. In addition, the conceptual distinction of martyrdom between Sunni and Shiite Islam is presented. Then follows the approach of the Christian martyrdom, starting from the biblical starting point and following its subsequent experiential and theoretical versions.
Keywords
Martyrdom, Martyr, Crhstianity, Islam
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Use PowerPoint during lectures and emails to communicate with students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 65 | 2.6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reading Assigment | 35 | 1.4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Written assigments | 23 | 0.9 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 125 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Students’ participation in classroom (discussion, asking questions, formulating comments,
giving information) is usually used as an important indicator of the interest of the student and is auxiliary to the results of exams. Examinations are oral, or written assignments or a combinations of these forms.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Π. ΑΡ. ΥΦΑΝΤΗΣ, Μάχη καταλλαγής. Άνθρωπος, συνάνθρωπος, Θεάνθρωπος στις αρένες της θέωσης, εκδ. Αρμός, Αθήνα 2018.
David Cook, Martyrdom in Islam (Themes in Islamic History, Series Number 4), Cambridge University Press, 2007.
Kamran Scot Aghaie, The Martyrs of Karbala. Shi'i Symbols and Rituals in Modern Iran, University of Washington Press, 2004.
Last Update
07-06-2023
