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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Introduction to History of Islamic Sects |
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| Course Code |
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ILS112 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First 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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2 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. YUSUF GÖKALP
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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To explain the purpose of History of Islamic Sects and emphasizes the difference between political-creedal and jurisprudence sects
To determine the differences between religion, sect, religious community and sufi order
To explain the purpose of History of Islamic Sects as well as its importance and relationship with other disciplines
To analyze the variations in the understanding of religion according to supra-sectarian approach
To know methods and techniques to be followed in the studies of history of Islamic sects
To explain the main study fields of History of Islamic Sects
To know the classical sources of History of Islamic Sects
To explain the reasons behind the rise of the sects
To classify Islamic sects according to their mental attitudes
To determine the principal problems of History of Islamic Sects
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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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To gain ability to take courses and research using scientific methods and techniques in the field of history of Islamic sects |
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| Course Contents |
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The concept of sect; political-creedel sects; the content of the concepts of religion, sect, religious community and sufi order; the relationship of religion and sect; the reasons behind the rise of the sects; methods and techniques to be followed in the studies of history of Islamic sects; the study fields of History of Islamic Sects, and ıts main concepts; The classical sources of History of Islamic Sects and their features; the narration of "73 fırka" and its reflections of Islamic thought; historiography of sects throughout history |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Theology Faculty calssrooms |
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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 |
The concept of sect; political-creedel and jurisprudence sects |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
Comparison of religion, sect, religious community and sufi order |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
The definition of History of Islamic Sects and its purpose, necessity, and relationship with other disciplinesi |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
The relation of religion and sect, sectarian fanaticism and supra-sectarian approach |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
The stages of the development of History of Islamic Sects and its present state |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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The study fields of History of Islamic Sects |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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methods and techniques to be followed in the studies of History of Islamic Sects |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Midterm exams |
Midterm exams |
Midterm exams |
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The main concepts of History of Islamic Sects |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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10 |
The reasons behind the rise of sects throughout Islamic history |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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The sect typologies according to their mental attitude |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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The classical sources of History of Islamic Sects |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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The features of the classical sources of History of Islamic Sects and narration of "73 Fırka" |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
The principal problems of History of Islamic Sects |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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The principal problems of History of Islamic Sects II |
Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book |
Lecture, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Final exam |
Final exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Sönmez Kutlu, Mezhepler Tarihine Giriş, DEM yay., İstanbul 2010;
Kadir Gömbeyaz, "73 Fırka Hadisinin Mezhepler Tarihi Kaynaklarında Fırkaların Tasnifine Etkisi", Uludağ Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, c. 14 sayı 2 (2005), ss. 147- 160;
Osman Aydınlı, İslam Mezhepleri Tarihi Yazıcılığı, Ankara 2008;
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| Required Course Material(s) |
W. Montgomery Watt, İslam Düşüncesinin Teşekkül Devri, çev. E. R. Fığlalı, Ankara 1981;
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Describes the main concepts, sources, principles, values, and philosophy of the Religion of Islam. |
3 |
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2 |
Explains the effects of the phenomenon of religion on the forming of structure, changing, and progression of the society and human being. |
3 |
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3 |
Explains the processes of the forming and developing of Islamic history and civilization. |
1 |
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4 |
Describes socio-cultural, religious, political, and economic structures of the Islamic societies. |
1 |
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5 |
Reads, explains, and interprets the main religious texts. |
2 |
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6 |
Reaches the true religious knowledge by using scientific methods and techniques, and evaluates and uses that knowledge. |
4 |
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7 |
Determines the main religious problems and produces some solutions according to modern needs. |
3 |
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8 |
Acquires knowledge and skills in the fields of Islamic history, culture, art, and literature. |
2 |
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9 |
Conveys the accumulations acquired to the religious field. |
0 |
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10 |
Classifies and examines the accumulation of knowledge and historical experience acquired in the history of Islamic sciences. |
2 |
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11 |
Expresses truly Islam in terms of belief, worship, moral and acts and procedures. |
0 |
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12 |
Realizes that religion, science, art, philosophy, and moral are mutually complementary elements and that they must be considered as a whole. |
4 |
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13 |
Respects the beliefs and the values attributed holiness, and supports the culture of coexisting. |
5 |
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14 |
Supports attitudes and acts fitted to the unifying, integrating and reconciling role of religious values in society. |
5 |
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15 |
Works in the fields of practical religious services, religious education and teaching. |
0 |
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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). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Total Workload: | 62 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.48 |
| ECTS Credit: | 2 |
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