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  Course Description
Course Name : Sufi Texts

Course Code : ILS324

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. HAYRİ KAPLAN
Instructor M.MANSUR GÖKCAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Basic sources of Sufism is recognized by student.
Familiarity with the concepts of Sufism can be ensured.
To know the purpose of writing of classical sources of of Tasavvuf as well as their features
To know, classify and compare the major sorces of Sufism.
To explain the importance of texts of Sufism as a source of knowledge.
To learn the basic concepts and terms in texts of Sufism.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Identify the basic Sufi Texts

Course Contents : Analysis of the main Sufi sources. Kitâbü’z-Zühd ve’r-rekaik. er-Riaye li-hukukillah. el-Lüma’. et-Taarruf li-mezhebi ehli´t-tasavvuf. Kutü´l-kulub. Tabakatü’s-sufiyye. Hilyetü’l-evliyâ. er-Risâletü´l-Kuşeyriyye. Keşfü’l-mahcûb.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms of the Faculty of Theology


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Abdullah b. Mübarek (ö. 181/797), Kitâbü’z-Zühd ve’r-rekaik. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
2 Muhâsibî (ö. 243/857), er-Riaye li-hukukillah. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
3 Serrâc (ö. 378/988), el-Luma’. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
4 Kelabazi (ö. 380/990), et-Taarruf li-mezhebi ehli´t-tasavvuf. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
5 Ebû Tâlib el-Mekk (ö. 386/996), Kutü´l-kulub. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
6 Sülemi, (ö. 412/1021), Tabakatü’s-sufiyye. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
7 Ebû Nuaym İsfahânî (ö. 430/1038), Hilyetü’l-evliyâ. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
8 mid-term exam mid-term exam mid-term exam
9 Kuşeyrî (ö. 465/1072), er-Risâletü´l-Kuşeyriyye. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
10 Hücviri (ö. 465/1072), Keşfü’l-mahcûb. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
11 Herevî (ö. 481/1089), Kitâbü menâzili’s-sâirîn. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
12 Gazzâlî (ö. 505/1111), İhyâu ulûmi’d-dîn. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
13 Ruzbihan Baklî (ö. 606/1209), Meşrebü’l-ervâh. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
14 Sühreverdî, (ö. 632/1234), Avârifü’l-maarif. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
15 overall rating Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research
16/17 Final exam Final Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Abdullah b. Mübarek (ö. 181/797), Kitâbü’z-Zühd ve’r-rekaik. Muhâsibî (ö. 243/857), er-Riaye li-hukukillah. Serrâc (ö. 378/988), el-Lüma’. Kelabazi (ö. 380/990), et-Taarruf li-mezhebi ehli´t-tasavvuf. Ebû Tâlib el-Mekk (ö. 386/996), Kutü´l-kulub. Sülemi, (ö. 412/1021), Tabakatü’s-sufiyye. Ebû Nuaym İsfahânî (ö. 430/1038), Hilyetü’l-evliyâ. Kuşeyrî (ö. 465/1072), er-Risâletü´l-Kuşeyriyye. Hücviri (ö. 465/1072), Keşfü’l-mahcûb. Herevî (ö. 481/1089), Kitâbü menâzili’s-sâirîn. Gazzâlî (ö. 505/1111), İhyâu ulûmi’d-dîn. Ruzbihan Baklî (ö. 606/1209), Meşrebü’l-ervâh. Sühreverdî, (ö. 632/1234), Avârifü’l-maarif. İbnü’l-Arabi (ö. 638/1240), el-Fütuhatü´l-Mekkiyye.
Required Course Material(s)   İsmail Hakkı Bursevi (ö. 1137/1725), Rûhu’l-beyân. Gümüşhanevi (ö. 1311/1893), Câmiü’l-usul. Hakîm, Suâd, el-Mu’cemü’s-sufi.


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20
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 Describes the main concepts, sources, principles, values, and philosophy of the Religion of Islam. 2
2 Explains the effects of the phenomenon of religion on the forming of structure, changing, and progression of the society and human being. 3
3 Explains the processes of the forming and developing of Islamic history and civilization. 2
4 Describes socio-cultural, religious, political, and economic structures of the Islamic societies. 2
5 Reads, explains, and interprets the main religious texts. 1
6 Reaches the true religious knowledge by using scientific methods and techniques, and evaluates and uses that knowledge. 5
7 Determines the main religious problems and produces some solutions according to modern needs. 1
8 Acquires knowledge and skills in the fields of Islamic history, culture, art, and literature. 3
9 Conveys the accumulations acquired to the religious field. 4
10 Classifies and examines the accumulation of knowledge and historical experience acquired in the history of Islamic sciences. 2
11 Expresses truly Islam in terms of belief, worship, moral and acts and procedures. 1
12 Realizes that religion, science, art, philosophy, and moral are mutually complementary elements and that they must be considered as a whole. 3
13 Respects the beliefs and the values attributed holiness, and supports the culture of coexisting. 4
14 Supports attitudes and acts fitted to the unifying, integrating and reconciling role of religious values in society. 3
15 Works in the fields of practical religious services, religious education and teaching. 0
16 Improves professional development, as well as interest in accordance with the capabilities of scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields constantly itself by identifying learning needs. 0
* 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 2 5 10
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 42
Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.68
ECTS Credit: 2