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  Course Description
Course Name : The Comparison of Philosophical Theology with Theological Philosophy

Course Code : FDB 775

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. SÜLEYMAN DÖNMEZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Realizes that every religion has its own theology.
Comprehends that there aren´t major differences among theologies and that the distinctions are cultural.
Comprehends that theology and philosophy are indivisible.

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 form the basis of the close relationship between theology and philosophy in the historical and current context.

Course Contents : The course covers the examination of different and common points of view between philosophy and theology in the light of philosophers and theologians by explaining the concepts of theology and philosophy.

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 Philosophical theology as theology. The God of the philosophers Kapitel I. pp. 3-16. Discussion
2 Philosophical theology as Phylosophy. The God of the philosophers Kapitel II. pp. 21-38. Discussion
3 Philosophical theology in Antique Ages. The God of the philosophers Kapitel I. pp. 39-68. Discussion
4 Philosophical theology in Patristic period. The God of the philosophers KapitelI I. pp. 69-118. Discussion
5 Philosophical theology in Middle Ages Midterm Exam The God of the philosophers Kapitel III. pp. 118-161. Written exam
6 Philosophical theology from Descartes to Leibniz.. The God of the philosophers Kapitel IV. pp. 165-188. Discussion
7 Philosophical theology in Kant. The God of the philosophers Kapitel V. pp. 191-211. Discussion
8 Philosophical theology in Schleiermacher. The God of the philosophers Kapitel VI. pp. 213-220. Discussion
9 Philosophical theology in Fichte. The God of the philosophers Kapitel VII. pp. 221-245. Discussion
10 Philosophical theology in Schelling. The God of the philosophers Kapitel VIII. pp. 245-281. Discussion
11 Philosophical theology in Hegel. The God of the philosophers Kapitel IX. pp. 283-376. Discussion
12 Philosophical theology in İslamic Philosophers. History of Islamic Philosophy I-II. Editor: Bayram Ali Cetinkaya Discussion
13 Philosophical theology in Al-Kindi, Alfarab, Averroes. History of Islamic Philosophy I-II. Editor: Bayram Ali Cetinkaya Discussion
14 theological philosophy and Kalam Süleyman Dönmez: compared Theology and Philosophy by Thomas Aquinas Discussion
15 Comparison of philosophical theology with theological philosophy. General inferences from the obvious information Discussion
16/17 Final exam Revision of the previous topics Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Wilhelm Weischedel: Der Gott der Philosophen.
 Süleyman Dönmez: Aziz Thomas´ta Teoloji Felsefe İlişkisi
 İslam Felsefesi Tarihi I-II. Ed. Bayram Ali Çatinkaya.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 60
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. 3
3 Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques 3
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. 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. 3
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. 3
10 Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. 4
11 Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. 3
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. 4
* 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) 13 6 78
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 4 52
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 4 8
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 141
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.64
ECTS Credit: 6