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  Course Description
Course Name : History Of Religions I

Course Code : IL 313

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MÜNİR YILDIRIM

Learning Outcomes of the Course :
Student defines the terms of religion, history and history of religions. He evaluates religious studies both in Islam and the West He discerns the place and importance of religion in the history of the world. He classifies religions from various angles. He distinguishes basic beliefs, practices and ethical principles of the living religions. He interprets basic teachings and messages of the scriptures within the framework of sample texts. He can compare religions in terms of their similar, different and common points. He analyzes the separation processes and common grounds in religions. He interprets traditional and modern sects and recent trends in religions. He carries out the basic principles of the reliable interreligious dialogue that is relied upon sound information.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Aim of the course is to help student to know researches which are done in Muslim world and West; to comprehendbasic belief and practises of other religions.

Course Contents : Emergence of "History of Religion" as a discipline; the word ´religion´ and its roots and nature of religion/s; difinition of religions and their classification; and information about living religion among the world.

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 Religion and History Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 19-26. Lecturing
2 History of Religions, Reiligion and Human Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 26-50. Lecturing
3 Religions of Primitive Societies Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 61-73. Lecturing
4 Chinisse Religions I Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 73-87. Lecturing
5 Chinisse Religions II Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 87-99. Lecturing
6 Japanasse Religions Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 99-111. Lecturing
7 Turkish Religions Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 113-127. Lecturing
8 Examination Reviewing of previous topics Writting Exam
9 Maniheism Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 129-137. Lecturing
10 Mandenism Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 156-171. Lecturing
11 Zoroastrianism Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 139-154. Lecturing
12 Hinduism Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 173-195. Lecturing
13 Jainism and Schism Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 197-225. Lecturing
14 Buddism II Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 226-254. Lecturing
15 Buddism II Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük, History of Religions, s. 254-275. Lecturing
16/17 Examination Review Writting Final


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Küçük-Günay Tümer, History of Religions, Prof.Dr. Ekrem Sarıkçıoğlu,History of Religions,Prof. Dr. Mehmet Aydın,History of Religions,Annemarie Schimmell, Introduction to the History of Religions, Mircae Eliade, History of Religions
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 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. 0
2 Explains the effects of the phenomenon of religion on the forming of structure, changing, and progression of the society and human being. 5
3 Explains the processes of the forming and developing of Islamic history and civilization. 0
4 Describes socio-cultural, religious, political, and economic structures of the Islamic societies. 0
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. 3
7 Determines the main religious problems and produces some solutions according to modern needs. 3
8 Acquires knowledge and skills in the fields of Islamic history, culture, art, and literature. 0
9 Conveys the accumulations acquired to the religious field. 3
10 Classifies and examines the accumulation of knowledge and historical experience acquired in the history of Islamic sciences. 0
11 Expresses truly Islam in terms of belief, worship, moral and acts and procedures. 0
12 Realizes that religion, science, art, philosophy, and moral are mutually complementary elements and that they must be considered as a whole. 4
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. 5
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) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 62
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.48
ECTS Credit: 2