| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Existence / Creation Theories and Islam |
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| Course Code |
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TİB 784 |
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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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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. İSMAİL YÜRÜK
Assoc.Prof.Dr. İSMAİL ŞIK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Has knowledge about the theories of existence and creation
makes an analysis of philosophical and theological approaches to existentialism
Verifies the creation theory accepted by Islamic thought logically and scientifically.
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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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General introduction to the theories of existence and creation; evaluation of these theories from th viewpoint of the principles of islamic faith
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| Course Contents |
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General introduction to the theories of existence and creation.
Evaluation of the theories in terms of the principles of Islamic faith.
Philosophical and theological approaches to existentialism and its analysis with the help of scientific and logical data
Verification of creation theory accepted by Islamic thought logically and scientifically.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Faculty of Theology Classrooms |
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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 |
Existence / An overview of the ideas of creation |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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2 |
analysis of philosophical approaches to existentialism |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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3 |
analysis of philosophical approaches to existentialism |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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4 |
Evaluation of the theories in terms of the principles of Islamic faith |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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5 |
Discussion of the scientific and intellectual aspects of the creation theory accepted by Islamic thought. |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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6 |
evolution theory and its sientific analysis |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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7 |
analysis of evolution theory in the context of religion |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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8 |
midterm exam |
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written examination |
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9 |
Comparing the theory of the creation of the Quran and other sacred books |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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10 |
Comparison of the theory of creation of the Quran with rational and scientific data |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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11 |
Comparison of the theory of creation of the Quran with the theories of western philosophy |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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12 |
Comparison of the theory of creation of the Quran with the theories of eastern philosophy and religions |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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13 |
Comparison of the theory of creation of the Quran with the theories of islamic philosophy |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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14 |
discussion of Creation-existentialism issue |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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15 |
Discussion of big-bang theory |
reading related articles and chapters |
discussion, question and answer |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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written examination |
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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. |
3 |
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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. |
3 |
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3 |
Is equipped with skills to create solutions the basic religious problems according to the needs of today |
3 |
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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 |
3 |
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6 |
Has the ability to read the basic religious texts and knowledge to explain and interpret them |
3 |
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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. |
4 |
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8 |
Produces scientific knowledge in the field of theology and analyzes them using a critical approach |
3 |
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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 |
1 |
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11 |
Makes researches to solve the problems releated the field in accordance with social needs |
3 |
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12 |
Uses the appropriate methods, technical material and technological opportunities |
5 |
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13 |
Works in cooperation with public and private institutions related to the field |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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