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Course Description Course Name : Introduction to the Phenemonology of Religion Course Code : FDB 746 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. KADİR ALBAYRAK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains an understanding of the general features of phenomenological tradition. Has the ability to describe and critically assess key concepts and methods of Husserl, Heidegger and later phenomenologists. Has the ability to analyze the application of phenomenological methods to other social sciences. Gains an understanding of the problematic issues and concepts central to the thoughts of each philosopher in the phenomenological movement. Gains the skill of critical thinking Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main objective of this course is to introduce some of the main problems and thinkers in the phenomenological tradition. In this way, students will be able to make a connection between religion and phenomenology. Course Contents : The course covers a survey of the status of phenomenology of religion within religious sciences, 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 Religious Sciences and Phenomenological Method Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 2 Emergence of Philosophical Phenomenology Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 3 Development of Phenomenology of Religion Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 4 Methodology of Phenomenology of Religion Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 5 Nature of Phenomenological Approach Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 6 Use of Epoché (suspension) and other Methods Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 7 Pioneers of Phenomenology of Religion in the West Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 8 Midterm Exam Revising the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Written Exam 9 Phenomenology of Religion in Turkey Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 10 Pettazzoni and Phenomenology of Religion Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 11 Eliade and Phenomenology of Religion afterwards Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 12 Possibilities of Phenomenological Approach that the Religion is provided with Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 13 Applying the Phenomenological method to the main subjects such as Sacrifice, Prayer, Temple and God Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming and comparison 14 Phenomenology of Religion and other Social Sciences Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 15 General Evaluation and Conclusion General Revision of All Subjects Discussion and Brainstorming 16/17 Final Exam Revising the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Mircea Eliade, Dinsel İnançlar ve Düşünceler Tarihi, James Cox, Din Fenomenolojisine Giriş, Emir Kuşçu, Din Fenomenolojisi, Moojen Momen, The phenomenon of religion  Husserl: Kasım Küçükalp Introduction to Phenomenology: Dermot Moran Edmund Husserl’de Başkasının Beni Problemi: Mermi Uygur Kıta Avrupası felsefesine Giriş: David West Required Course Material(s)   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 Explains the effects of phenomenon of religion to formation, change and development of human and social structure. 4 2 Explains that religions can contribute to the maintenance of the atmosphere of peace and the development of coexistence culture in today´s world. 4 3 Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques 5 4 Follows the impacts and the consequences of religion on social and scientific developments by using the main sources 4 5 Recognizes the key issues in the field and develops ways of solution related to them. 4 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 . 5 8 Recognizes main literature about the field and is able to have access to them. 5 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. 4 11 Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. 4 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 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 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 157 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.28 ECTS Credit: 6