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Course Description Course Name : The Relations Among The Religious Groups Course Code : FDB 736 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HASAN KAYIKLIK Assoc.Prof.Dr. ASIM YAPICI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the concepts of group, religion and religious groups. Knows the theories related to the existence of groups. Knows the factors affecting the existence of ingroups and outgroups. Discusses the characteristics of inter-group relations from a scientific point of view. Distinguishes between the concepts of religious ethnocentrism, religious particularism and religious dogmatism. Knows that socio-cultural structure may affect religious understanding and the way of living. Comments on the relations between religious groups in the context of modern scientific paradigms. Acts objectively in personal relationships and scientific researches. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to explain the relations between religious groups. Course Contents : The course covers concepts of group, inner group, outer group, religion, religiosity, dimensions of religious life, religious ethnocentrism, religious dogmatism, religious fanaticism, prejudices, stereotypes, discrimination, theoretical approaches and solutions. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The Concepts of Group, Religion and Religious Group Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 2 Theories regarding the emergence of groups 1 Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 3 Theories regarding the emergence of groups 2 Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 4 The emergence of a religious group Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 5 The Nature of Religioous Ingroups and Outgroups Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 6 Religious ethnocentrism, religious particularism and Belief the Superiority of Group Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 7 Religious Dogmatism Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 8 Midterm exam Revising the related sources Written Exam 9 Emergence of conflicts between Religious Groups Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 10 Religious Identities: Segregation and Integration Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 11 Perception of Religious Identity: Us and Them Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 12 Existence and Development of Stereotypes and Prejudices among Different Religions, Cults, Sects 1 Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 13 Existence and Development Stereotypes and Prejudices among Different Religions, Cults, Sects 2 Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 14 The Effect of Socio-cultural Structure on an individual´s and a group´s Understanding of Religion Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 15 Can prejudice among groups be eliminated? Is it possible to provide tolerance among the groups? Reading the relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Brainstorming, lecture, question and answer, discussion 16/17 Final Exam Revising the related sources Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Vanbeselaere, N. (1999) Gruplar arası davranışın sosyal psikolojik analizi: Bireyci bir yaklaşımdan sosyal kimlik yaklaşımına. S. A. Arkonaç (Ed), Gruplar Arası ilişkiler ve Sosyal Kimlik Teorisi içinde (ss. 1-38), İstanbul: Alfa Basım-Yayım  Bilgin, N. (1996). İnsan İlişkileri ve Kimlik. İstanbul: Sistem Yayıncılık  Arkonaç, S. A. (1999a). Çapraz kategorizasyon ve gruplar arası ayırd edicilik. S. A. Arkonaç (Ed), Gruplar Arası İlişkiler ve Sosyal Kimlik Teorisi içinde (ss. 115-146), İstanbul: Alfa Basım-Yayım Dağıtım.  Arkonaç, S. A. (1993). Grup İlişkileri. İstanbul: Alfa Basım-Yayım Dağıtım.  Holm, H. G. (2004). Din psikolojisine giriş (Çev. A. Bahadır). İstanbul: İnsan Yayınları.  Allport, G. W. (2004). Birey ve dini (Çev. B. Sambur). Ankara: Elis Yayınları  Şerif, M. & Şerif, C. W. (1996). Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş I-II, (Çev., M. Atakoy & A. Yavuz), İstanbul: Sosyal Yayınları  Yapıcı A. & Albayrak, K. (2002). Ötekini algılama bağlamında dini gruplar arası ilişkiler. Dini Araştırmalar 5 (14), 35-59  Yapıcı, A. (2004). Din-kimlik ve ön yargı: Biz ve onlar. Adana: Karahan Kitabevi.  Paker, O. (1999). Çapraz kategorizasyon modellerinin metodolojik sonuçları üzerine. S. A. Arkonaç (Ed.), Gruplar Arası İlişkiler ve Sosyal Kimlik Teorisi içinde (ss. 147-168), İstanbul: Alfa Basım-Yayım  Hortaçsu, N. (1998). Grup İçi ve Gruplar Arası Süreçler. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.  Harlak, H. (2000). Önyargılar: Psikososyal Bir İnceleme. İstanbul: Sistem Yayıncılık.  Vanbeselaere, N. (1999). Gruplar arası ilişkilerde basit ve çapraz kategorizasyonun etkisi. S. A. Arkonaç (Ed), Gruplar Arası İlişkiler ve Sosyal Kimlik Teorisi içinde (ss. 73-114), İstanbul: Alfa Basım-Yayım Required Course Material(s)  Bumke, P. J. (1997). Dersim’deki Kızılbaş Kürtler: Marjinalite (Aykırılaşma) ve Rafizilik. (Çev., İ. C. Erseven), Aynayı Tuttum Yüzüme Ali Göründü Gözüme: Yabancı Araştırmacılar Gözüyle Alevilik içinde (ss. 120-140), İstanbul: Ant Yayınları  Ayata, A. G. (1997). Kentsel Türkiye’de toplumsal cinsiyet ve etnik kimlik: Alevîler ve soydaşları örneği. Nuri Bilgin (Yay. Haz.), Cumhuriyet Demokrasi ve Kimlik içinde (ss. 197-205), İstanbul: Bağlam Yayınları  Alkan, T. (1983). Saldırganlık Önyargı ve Yabancı Düşmanlığı. İstanbul: Hil Yayınları.  Aktaş, A. M. (1997). Grup Süreci ve Grup Dinamikleri. İstanbul: Sistem Yayıncılık.  Bozkurt, F. (1993). Alevîliğin Toplumsal Boyutları. İstanbul: Tekin Yayınevi.  Troll, C. (1998). Hristiyanlık ve İslamdaki dinler arası diyaloga kapalı düşünce tutumlar ve bunları aşmanın yolları: Bir Müslüman Hıristiyan seminerindeki tartışmalar için bazı düşünceler. Kültürler Arası Diyalog Sempozyumu içinde (ss. 147-157), İstanbul. İstanbul Büyük Şehir Belediyesi Yayınları.  Günay Ü. (1998). Din Sosyolojisi. İstanbul: İnsan Yayınları  Spohn, M. (1996). Her Şey Türk İşi: Almanların Türkler Hakkında 500 Yıllık (Ön)Yargıları. (Çev., L. Serdaroğlu), İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları.  Meşe, G. (1997). Yaşam stilleri ve kolektif kimlik. Nuri Bilgin (Yay. Haz.), Cumhuriyet Demokrasi ve Kimlik içinde (ss. 431-438), İstanbul: Bağlam Yayınları.  Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (1988). İnsan ve İnsanlar. İstanbul: Evrim Basım-Yayım.  Engin, İ. (1999). Alevilerin kendi görüntüsünü algılayışı ve Alevi imajına yönelik bakış açıları. Türkiye’de Aleviler Bektaşiler Nusayriler içinde (ss. 275-302), İstanbul: İSAV Yayınları.  Çamuroğlu, R. (1994). Günümüz Aleviliğinin Sorunları. İstanbul: Ant Yayınları.  Dumont, P. (1997). Günümüz Türkiye’sinde Alevîliğe Bakış. (Çev., İ. C. Erseven), Aynayı Tuttum Yüzüme Ali Göründü Gözüme: Yabancı Araştırmacılar Gözüyle Alevîlik, içinde (ss. 142-161), İstanbul: Ant Yayınları.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 0 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 Explains the effects of phenomenon of religion to formation, change and development of human and social structure. 5 2 Explains that religions can contribute to the maintenance of the atmosphere of peace and the development of coexistence culture in today´s world. 5 3 Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques 2 4 Follows the impacts and the consequences of religion on social and scientific developments by using the main sources 3 5 Recognizes the key issues in the field and develops ways of solution related to them. 3 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 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 8 Recognizes main literature about the field and is able to have access to them. 3 9 Conducts scientific research on key issues relating to religion and community relations independently and draws conclusions. 4 10 Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. 3 11 Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. 2 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. 5 13 Realizies the necessity to respect faith and values which are attributed to holiness. 5 * 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 2 12 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 147 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88 ECTS Credit: 6