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The Kierkegaard Seminar

Syllabus

The Kierkegaard Seminar:
Lecture Series at the Kierkegaard Research Centre

May 16 Term Papers Due
(at noon, at the European Culture & History office at DIS Vestergade 10B, Office 13)
 

Søren Kierkegaard is a multifaceted author who has continued to interest, provoke and intrigue thinkers from a vast range of disciplines. Regarded both as a philosopher, a theologian, and a literary critic and theorist, Kierkegaard created a complex authorship that defies traditional categories and simple interpretations. He was deeply interested in exploring some of the important challenges to Christian life and thinking that he regarded as particularly acute in his own time. Many of these same issues are still with us today, and for this reason his thought remains highly relevant.

  This lecture series is designed to give an insight into both Kierkegaard's own life and authorship and some of the most recent trends in the world of Kierkegaard research. It will provide a rare opportunity for students to gain a glimpse of Kierkegaard research at the highest level by introducing them to the different kinds of research programs and activities at the Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre. The lectures will be given a group of highly qualified scholars with many years of experience in the field of Kierkegaard studies. The lectures will take place at the Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre, and, as a part of the seminar, participants will be made familiar with the Centre's resources. The lecture series is intended for serious, self-motivated students who are interested in developing their own plan of study in conjunction with the course. Preliminary knowledge of Kierkegaard is recommended, but not required.
(Note: starting date, February 2, 2012.)

Series Coordinators:
Jon Stewart M.A. (Philosophy, University of California, San Diego, 1986), Ph.D. (Philosophy, University of California, San Diego, 1992), Dr. habil. (Theology, University of Copenhagen, 2003), Dr. habil. (Philosophy, University of Copenhagen, 2007). Since 1996 Associate Research Professor, Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre, University of Copenhagen. Email: js@sk.ku.dk
Office Hours Tuesday 12:00-1:00 and by appointment Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre, Farvergade 27 D

K. Brian Soderquist
Ph.D. (Philosophical theology, University of Copenhagen, 2005), M.A.R. (Philosophy of Religion, Yale University), 1994; B.A. (Philosophy, Natural sciences, Utah State University, 1990). Since 2000 External Lecturer, Faculty of Theology, University of Copenhagen.
Email:briansoda@gmail.com
Office Hours Wednesday 12:00-15:00 and by appointment Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre, Farvergade 27 D

DIS Contacts
Jakob Lorentzen, ECH Program Director, jlo@dis.dk Hope Rehak, ECH Program Assistant, hre@dis.dk

Expectations
The course consists primarily of readings and lectures. Students will be expected to keep up with the readings, some of which are rather difficult, and participate in the discussions. Attendance is mandatory. Students will be required to develop their own paper topics in consultation with the instructor and to present their proposals orally in class. Students will be evaluated based on a final term paper at the end of the semester.

Course Requirements and Evaluation
Ungraded 10-15 minute in-class presentation
Term Paper: The University of Copenhagen requires a paper of 19,200-24,000 characters (= ca. 8-10 pages) including spaces for bachelor's students (DIS students); the requirement is 28,800-36,000 characters (= ca 12-15 pages) including spaces for KU master's students. You must include a character count on the front page of your paper.

Plagiarism Policy
In accordance with DIS's and The Faculty of Theology's rules for academic ethics, there will be a no tolerance policy towards cheating and plagiarism. The submission of any paper which is not your own work will result in an automatic F for the course and possible notification of your home university