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Getting acquainted with important contributions to the understanding of religion by out-standing scholars of Mimetic Theory.

The French-American scholar of culture René Girard’s Mimetic Theory purports to enlighten about and interpret religion – its genesis, significance and meaning. In the seminar I want to critically read, discus and analyze important contributions.

Discussion und Reflection Papers.

Discussion and refelction papers or discussion and seminar thesis.

General information on exams, dates and sign-on at the department:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/systheol/lehre/pruefungen.html.en.

Selected chapters from: Alison, James, and Palaver, Wolfgang, eds, 2017. The Palgrave Handbook of Mimetic Theory and Religion. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Further literature will be provided in the course.

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