| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Basic Problems of Psychology of Religion |
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| Course Code |
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FDB 733 |
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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. ASIM YAPICI
Prof.Dr. HASAN KAYIKLIK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Defines the main problem fields in psychology and psychology of religion.
Explains religion in terms of psychology.
Analyzes the formation of religion and the way it is lived within the traditional framework.
Analyzes scientific and psychological methods.
Has a view on information sources related to psychology of religion and how to use them.
Argues the possibility of scientific research concerning religion within a psychological framework.
Explains resources which feed religiosity.
Analyzes opinions and discussions about measuring religiosity.
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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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The purpose of this course is to enable the students to define the main topics and problems in psychology of religion . |
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| Course Contents |
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The course covers subjects such as defining the Psychology of Religion and its place in Modern Psychology, the formation of religion and religiosity within traditions, analysing the scientific and psychological methods, using sources of information in the field of psychology of religion and measurement and classification of religiosity. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms of Faculty of Theology |
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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 |
Defining Psychology of Religion |
Reading the related sources |
Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion |
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2 |
The place of Psychology of Religion in modern psychology |
Reading the related sources |
Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion |
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3 |
Psychological Explanation of Religion |
Reading the related sources |
Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion |
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4 |
Formation of religion within tradition |
Reading the related sources |
Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion |
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5 |
Development of traditional religiosity |
Reading the related sources |
Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion |
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6 |
Analyzing scientific and psychological methods |
Reading the related sources |
Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion |
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7 |
Using information sources in the field of Psychology of Religion |
Reading the related sources |
Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Revising the related sources |
Written and Oral Examination |
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9 |
Religion as a subject of scientific inquiry |
Reading the related sources |
Din Psiklojisinde Kaynak Kullanımı |
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10 |
Resources supporting religiosity |
Reading the related sources |
Din Psiklojisinde Kaynak Kullanımı |
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11 |
Religion and Religiosity |
Reading the related sources |
Din Psiklojisinde Kaynak Kullanımı |
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12 |
Measuring religiosity |
Reading the related sources |
Din Psiklojisinde Kaynak Kullanımı |
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13 |
Classification of religiosity |
Reading the related sources |
Din Psiklojisinde Kaynak Kullanımı |
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14 |
General Information About the Dimensions of Rligiosity |
Reading the related sources |
Din Psiklojisinde Kaynak Kullanımı |
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15 |
Final exam |
Revising the related sources |
Written and Oral Examination |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Revising the related sources |
Written and Oral Examination |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains the effects of phenomenon of religion to formation, change and development of human and social structure. |
5 |
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2 |
Explains that religions can contribute to the maintenance of the atmosphere of peace and the development of coexistence culture in today´s world. |
2 |
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3 |
Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques |
3 |
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4 |
Follows the impacts and the consequences of religion on social and scientific developments by using the main sources |
4 |
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5 |
Recognizes the key issues in the field and develops ways of solution related to them. |
5 |
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6 |
Has the necessary qualifications to provide the expected service for the students who will work as researchers, educators and religious officials in public and private institutions and organizations. |
4 |
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7 |
Has the capability of reaching accurate religious information by means of scientific research, and is able to evaluate, interpret and use the information obtained . |
3 |
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8 |
Recognizes main literature about the field and is able to have access to them. |
5 |
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9 |
Conducts scientific research on key issues relating to religion and community relations independently and draws conclusions. |
3 |
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10 |
Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. |
3 |
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11 |
Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. |
3 |
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12 |
Realizes the necessity to think that religion, science, philosophy and morality complete each other and in order to explain the meaning of human life, they should be considered all together. |
4 |
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13 |
Realizies the necessity to respect faith and values which are attributed to holiness. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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