| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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The History of Tafsir I |
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| Course Code |
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TİB 755 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ÖZTÜRK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Defines the secterian exegesis tradition
Demonstrates how the sectarian views are reflected in exegeses
recognizes main concepts and problems in the field
Has knowledge about the modern and classical sources of Islamic disciplines ; analyzes them in order to use academic research.
Defines main concepts pertaining to the history and types of exegesis
Knows the main shools in exegesis history
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Explaining the terms of tafsîr (exegesis) & tawîl (reducted interpretation); defining basic concepts pertaining to the history and types of exegesis; evaluating the works writing in this field. |
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| Course Contents |
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Information about the history of Qur´anic exegesis. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Graduate classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Genel giriş |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter
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Lecture and reading text
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2 |
The rise of the Qur´anic exegesis litterature |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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3 |
Differences in interperetation and methods in Quranic exegesis |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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4 |
The general outlook to exegetical works that deals with ahkam |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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5 |
Cassas and his works (Ahkam al-Qur´an) |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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6 |
Ibn al-Arabi and his works (Ahkam al-Qur´an) |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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7 |
el-Qurtubi and his works (al-Jami li Ahkam al-Qur´an) |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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8 |
Exam |
Review |
Exam |
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9 |
Contribution of the theologians to the rhetorical exegesis |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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10 |
Contribution of the mystics to the Qur´anic exegesis |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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11 |
Rhetorical exegesis |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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12 |
Zamahshari and his rhetorical exegesis |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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13 |
Abu Hayyan and his rhetoricl exegesis |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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14 |
Rhetorical exegetic studies in modern period |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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15 |
General evaluation |
Pre-reading the assigned chapter |
Lecture and reading text
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Review |
Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Muhammad Husayn al-Zahabi, al-Tafsir wa al-Mufassirun, Cairo 1976; Muhammad Hadi Marifet, al-Tafsir wa al-Mufassirun, Mashad 1998.
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Muhsin Demirci, Tefsir Usûlü ve Tarihi, İstanbul 1988; Mustafa Öztürk, Tefsir Tarihi Araştırmaları, Ankara 2005.
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Knows the historical development of the Islamic sciences and their methods, concepts and sources, is aware of the differences and similarities between them. |
4 |
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2 |
Analyzes and classifies historical experience and scientific knowledge in the field of Islamic sciences and uses it to solve current affairs. |
4 |
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3 |
Is equipped with skills to create solutions the basic religious problems according to the needs of today |
1 |
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4 |
Has a scientific mindset releated with the academic area |
3 |
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5 |
Has the knowledge to conduct a research using scientific methods and techniques in the field of basic Islamic sciences |
4 |
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6 |
Has the ability to read the basic religious texts and knowledge to explain and interpret them |
5 |
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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 |
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8 |
Produces scientific knowledge in the field of theology and analyzes them using a critical approach |
4 |
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9 |
Follows national and international studies and publications on basic religious sciences and understands them |
3 |
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10 |
Speaks a foreign language fluent enough to use the international sources and share the information |
4 |
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11 |
Makes researches to solve the problems releated the field in accordance with social needs |
2 |
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12 |
Uses the appropriate methods, technical material and technological opportunities |
4 |
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13 |
Works in cooperation with public and private institutions related to the field |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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