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Course Description Course Name : The Methodology of Tafsir Course Code : ILS208 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ÖZTÜRK Instructor MEHMET ÇALIŞKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describe the conceps, subjects and works belonged to the methodology of exegesis. Identify the meaning, definition, descending, names and divisions of the Quran. Identify the concepts regarding to ulûmu´l-Kur´an Get information about the history of the Qur´an Discuss the relation between the concept of Qur´anic sciences and the Methodology of Exegesis. Define the nature of classical methodology of exegetical Works Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Studens will examine the concepts, subjects and works of methodology of the exegesis. Course Contents : Concepts, subjects and works related to the methodology of the Exegesis Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : The classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to the concepts, subjects and works related to the History of Quran, the Methodology. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 2 Nature and forms of revelation; the sides related to it. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 3 The meaning, definition, descending, names and divisions of the Quran. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 4 Registration, compilation, multiplication, punctuation, vowelizing, reading of the Quran and the issue of Seven Letters. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 5 The relation between the concept of Quranic sciences and the Methodology of Exegesis. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 6 Occasion of Revelation Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 7 Abrogation, abrogative and abrogated verses Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 8 Exam review Exam 9 Clear established and ambiguous verses. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 10 The opening parts of the surahs; the uniqueness of the Qur´an; Garib al-Qur´an Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 11 Uslub al-Quran, the oath verses in the Quran; difficult passages in the Quran Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 12 The ambiguous concepts in the Quran; the recurrences, the parables, fact and metaphor in the Quran. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 13 The science of polysems/homonyms (wujuh) and synonyms/analogues (nazair Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 14 Qur´anic stories Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 15 Relationship between ayahs and surahs, the virtues of the Quran. Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture 16/17 The Final Examation review Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Suyutî, el-İtkân fî Ulûmi´l-Kur´ân, Beirut 2004; İsmail Cerrahoğlu, Tefsir Usûlü, Ankara 1983; Mustafa Öztürk, Tefsir Tarihi Araştırmaları, Ankara 2005. Required Course Material(s)  TDV İslam Ansiklopedisi   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 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 Describes the main concepts, sources, principles, values, and philosophy of the Religion of Islam. 3 2 Explains the effects of the phenomenon of religion on the forming of structure, changing, and progression of the society and human being. 2 3 Explains the processes of the forming and developing of Islamic history and civilization. 1 4 Describes socio-cultural, religious, political, and economic structures of the Islamic societies. 1 5 Reads, explains, and interprets the main religious texts. 0 6 Reaches the true religious knowledge by using scientific methods and techniques, and evaluates and uses that knowledge. 2 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. 2 9 Conveys the accumulations acquired to the religious field. 1 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. 2 12 Realizes that religion, science, art, philosophy, and moral are mutually complementary elements and that they must be considered as a whole. 1 13 Respects the beliefs and the values attributed holiness, and supports the culture of coexisting. 1 14 Supports attitudes and acts fitted to the unifying, integrating and reconciling role of religious values in society. 1 15 Works in the fields of practical religious services, religious education and teaching. 1 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. 1 * 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) 4 4 16 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 56 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.24 ECTS Credit: 2