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Course Description Course Name : The Systematic Development of Theological Thought Course Code : TİB 725 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. İSMAİL YÜRÜK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the reasons behind the rise of Kalam and its relationship with other diaiplinces Recognizes, classfies and evaluates the classical sources of Kalamic thought Has knowledge about creedal problems throughout the Islamic history Explains the issue of Imamate and the caliphate Makes the analysis of the relationship between God and human in the context of Qadar (fate) and human freedom Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To make a systematical analysis of development of Kalamic thought (Islamic Theological Thought) during the first period of Islamic history Course Contents : The reasons behind the rise of Kalamic Thought; the interpretation of religious texts and some political issues; the encounter of Islam with other religions and civilizations and translation movements; the problem of Imamate; Ru´yatullah; The rise of the problem of Qadar (destiny); The developments on human freedom after the prophet Muhammad; The place of reason in Islam; The existence of God and his oneness Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Graduate Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Life After the Prophet , the Sahaba Era and the First Differences Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 2 The first political debates Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 3 The first takfir events in Islamic thought Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 4 The attitudes of Hariji, Shi´i and the other moderate groups Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 5 Etymological Definitions of Faith, the problem of grave sin and Irja Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 6 The providence of God Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 7 The interpretation activities of the Qur´an and the collection of hadiths Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 8 Midterm exam Midterm exam Midterm exam 9 The rise of Kalam Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 10 Beginning of reasoning Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 11 Mutazila and its first figures Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 12 Principals of Mutazila and relationship between the God and human Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 13 Victory of Ahl al-Sunna and the collapse of Mutazila Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 14 The Sunni Integration and its empowerment Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 15 The Sunni Integration and its empowerment Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 16/17 Final exam Final exam Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  W. Montgomery Watt, İslam Düşüncesinin Teşekkül Devri, Birleşik Yay., İstanbul 1998  Komisyon, İslam Düşüncesi Tarihi, (Editör: M. M. Şerif), 1-4 cilt, İnsan Yay., İstanbul 1991  Cemalettin Erdemci, Kelam İlmine Giriş, Dem Yay., İstanul 2009  Ahmet Akbulut, Sahabe Dönemi İktidar Kavgası, Pozitif Matbaacılık, Ankara 2001 Required Course Material(s)  Komisyon, İslam Mezhepleri Tarihi El Kitabı, Grafiker Yay., Ankara 2012  William C. Chittick-Sachiko Murata, İslam´ın Vizyonu (çev: Turan Koç), İnsan Yay., İstanbul 2000  Toshihiko Izutsu, İslam Düşüncesinde İman Kavramı (ter: Selahaddin Ayaz), İstanbul 1984   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Knows the historical development of the Islamic sciences and their methods, concepts and sources, is aware of the differences and similarities between them. 3 2 Analyzes and classifies historical experience and scientific knowledge in the field of Islamic sciences and uses it to solve current affairs. 5 3 Is equipped with skills to create solutions the basic religious problems according to the needs of today 3 4 Has a scientific mindset releated with the academic area 5 5 Has the knowledge to conduct a research using scientific methods and techniques in the field of basic Islamic sciences 3 6 Has the ability to read the basic religious texts and knowledge to explain and interpret them 3 7 Knows schools emerged in the field of Tafsir, Hadith, İslamic Sects, İslamic Law, Mysticism, İslamic Teology throughout the history of Islamic thought and their process of formation, basic ideas, sources and their contributions to Islamic thought. 3 8 Produces scientific knowledge in the field of theology and analyzes them using a critical approach 1 9 Follows national and international studies and publications on basic religious sciences and understands them 2 10 Speaks a foreign language fluent enough to use the international sources and share the information 2 11 Makes researches to solve the problems releated the field in accordance with social needs 3 12 Uses the appropriate methods, technical material and technological opportunities 2 13 Works in cooperation with public and private institutions related to the field 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 12 36     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6 ECTS Credit: 6