Introduction to History : critical history

lreli1190  2021-2022  Louvain-la-Neuve

Introduction to History : critical history
2.00 credits
15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Courtois Luc;
Language
French
Main themes
The course of historical criticism systematically traverses all the essential stages of the historical approach: the choice of the subject and the definition of problems; documentary or heuristic research; use of "auxiliary sciences" ; critical analysis itself; the synthesis; data processing and written presentation. Through this course, a place is made for historiography, the epistemology and the encyclopedia of history.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 - correctly articulate the historical approach with theological discourse.
 
2 - develop a systematic critical reflection on the works and sources relating to the Christian past.
 
Content
The course of historical criticism systematically traverses all the essential stages of the historical approach: the choice of the subject and the definition of problems; documentary or heuristic research; use of 'auxiliary sciences; critical analysis itself; the synthesis; data processing and written presentation. Through this course, a place is made for historiography, the epistemology and the encyclopedia of history.
At the end of this course, the student will be able to correctly articulate the historical approach with theological discourse and to develop a systematic critical reflection on the works and sources relating to the Christian past.
Teaching methods
Lecture course
The course takes place in the second quarter and should be face-to-face.
These arrangements are subject to change according to other measures that may be decided upon.
Evaluation methods
Oral examination (list of questions passed on beforehand) (3 minutes of answer per question).
The examination takes place in the second half of the year and  is intended to be face-to-face. These arrangements are subject to change according to other measures that may be decided upon.
Online resources
See Moodle.
Bibliography
  • Planning, plan et bibliographie.
La bibliographie est fournie au cours et dans les supports d'enseignement.
Teaching materials
  • Planning, plan et bibliographie.
Faculty or entity
TEBI


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in religious studies