Iconology
Course: Cultural Studies
Structural unit: Faculty of Philosophy
Title
Iconology
Code
ВП.3.04.01
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2022/2023
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
To know:
the essence and logic of the icon;
the main problems of classification the main types of icons;
the main ways of interpreting the symbolism of icons;
the role of the icon in religious worship;
classical and modern concepts of prominent Christian scholars of iconology.
Be able to:
analyse and explain the main trends in the artistic strategy of contemporary visual culture;
decode the symbolism of the icon in religious worship and art;
characterise and classify the main types of icons;
master professional terminology.
Communication:
use knowledge of foreign languages to analyse online information resources, read religious literature in preparation for seminars and
writing independent works; present the results of independent work in the form of reports, messages, essays, presentations, notes.
Autonomy and responsibility:
independently search for and critically analyse literature on course issues.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Before taking this course, students should know the basic concepts of philosophy, ethics, aesthetics and cultural studies. Have a knowledge of the philosophical categorical apparatus; have an understanding of the basic facts of the history of Christianity; have an understanding of the main features of the dogma and cult of Christianity, their historical evolution.
To be able to collect and interpret information on phenomena of the history of religion and culture, to have basic skills of scientific research and information management, use of foreign language professional sources on the history of religion.
To have a philosophical categorical apparatus; skills of scientific research and information management; critical attitude and forecasting of socio-political, cultural and religious events and phenomena; use of foreign language professional cultural and religious information sources.
Course content
Topic 1: Iconology as a religious discipline. The formation of the science of the icon
Topic 2. Icon in the Christian worldview and biblical anthropology
Topic 3: Analysis of early Christian art and catacomb painting
Topic 4. The icon in the liturgical space
Topic 5. Icon veneration and iconoclasm
Topic 6. Views on the art of the "Great Cappadocians" - Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa
Topic 7. Iconography of Jesus Christ
Topic 8: The work of St. John Damascene. John Damascene "Three Words in Defence of Icon Veneration"
Topic 9: Iconography of the Holy Trinity
Topic 10. The image of the Mother of God in iconography
Topic 11. Painting of Hesychasm
Topic 12: The Seventh Ecumenical Council: causes and consequences of iconoclastic movements
Topic 13. Classical iconography and contemporary iconography
Topic 14. The formation of the canon of church art.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, seminar, self-study
Assessment methods and criteria
The semester grade is formed by the points obtained by the student in the process of mastering the material from all parts of the discipline. The total semester grade consists of the points obtained for 1) classroom work, 2) two self-study assignments.
Assessment of semester work:
Oral report, supplementary reports and participation in seminar discussions - 12 / 20 points
Self-study No. 1 (conclusion on the main issues of the Ecumenical council) - 18 / 30 points
Self-study No. 2 (writing an essay) - 18 / 30 points.
All types of work in the semester have
- a maximum of 80 points
- a minimum of 48 points
Final written test - 12/20 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Iryna
Vladyslavivna
Kondratieva
Department of Religious Studies
Faculty of Philosophy
Faculty of Philosophy
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Department of Religious Studies
Faculty of Philosophy