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Course Description Course Name : Intellectual and Political Formations in Early Periods of Islam (I.Century) Course Code : TİB 729 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. YUSUF GÖKALP Learning Outcomes of the Course : Analyzes the variations in the understanding of religion with a supra-sectarian approach Explains the reasons behind the rise of the sects Explains the formation process of Islamic sects as Kharijiyya, Murjia, Mutazila and Shia Explains the position of the Islamic sects within the larger frame of Islamic thought Knows, classifies and assesses the major sorces of History of Islamic Sects Analyzes the period of Four Caliphs and Umayyad in terms of the Department of History of Islamic Sects Knows the purpose and functions of historiography of Islamic sects in the early Islamic history Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Having knowledge about the nature of the political-creedal sects that rose in the history of Islam as well as about the general characteristics of the conception of religion within which these sects are founded, and gaining skills of analysis, interpretation and comparison within the field Course Contents : The period of four caliphs and struggles for Imamate; The period of Umayyad and first Shi´i movements; The problem of Grave Sin and Kharijites; Theory of Faith and Murjia; Mutazila and the first manifestations of five principals; The rise of Ashab al-Hadith and Ashab al-Ray Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Graduate classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The content of the concepts of religion, sect, religious community and Sufi order Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 2 Methods and techniques to be followed in the studies of History of Islamic Sects Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 3 The definition of History of Islamic Sects and its purpose, necessity, relationship with other disciplins and main concepts Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 4 The classical sources of of History of Islamic sects Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 5 The relation of religion and sect, sectarian fanaticism and supra-sectarian approach Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 6 The factors that played role in the rise of sects Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 7 The factors that played role in the rise of sects Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 8 Midterm exam Midterm exam Midterm exam 9 The period of four caliphs and struggles for Imamate Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 10 The period of Umayyad and first Shi´i movements Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 11 The problem of Grave Sin and Kharijites Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 12 Theory of Faith and Murjia Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 13 Mutazila and the first manifestations of the five principals Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 14 The rise of Ashab al-Hadith and Ashab al-Ray Pre reading the assigned chapter Lecture, discussion 15 Historiography of Islamic sects in the early Islamic history 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)  Adem Apak, Anahatlarıyla İslam Tarihi 2, İstanbul 2008.  İslam Mezhepleri Tarihi, ed. Hasan Onat-Sönmez Kutlu, Grafiker yay. Ankara 2012.  Saffet Sarıkaya, İslam Düşünce Tarihinde Mezhepler, Rağbet Yay., İstanbul 2009.  Hasan Onat, Emeviler Devri Şii hareketleri ve Günümüz Şiiliği, Diyanet yay., Ankara 1999.  Adem Apak, Anahatlarıyla İslam Tarihi 3, İstanbul 2008.  Gerlof Van Vloten, Emeviler Devrinde Arap Hakimiyeti, Şia ve Mesih Akideleri Üzerine Araştırmalar, Ankara 1986. Required Course Material(s)  M. Watt, İslam Düşüncesinin Teşekkül Devri, İzmir 1985  Sönmez Kutlu, Tarihsel Din Söylemleri Üzerine Zihniyet Çözümlemeleri, OTTO yay., Ankara 2012  Ali Sami en-Neşşar, İslam´da Felsefi Düşüncenin Doğuşu I-II, çev. Osman Tunç, İstanbul 1999.  Cem Zorlu, Abbasilere Yönelik Dini ve Siyasi İsyanlar, Ankara 2001.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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. 4 3 Is equipped with skills to create solutions the basic religious problems according to the needs of today 1 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 4 6 Has the ability to read the basic religious texts and knowledge to explain and interpret them 2 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 3 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 1 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 3 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 138 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52 ECTS Credit: 6