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Course Description Course Name : Problems Of Contemporary Theology Course Code : ILS404 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. İSMAİL YÜRÜK Assoc.Prof.Dr. İSMAİL ŞIK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Assesses the main issues of the science of kalam Learn the historical development of the science of kalam Learn the historical development of the science of kalam Understand the common aspects of modern theology theology and classical connection Contemporary issues of faith knows that the internal and external dynamics Modern faith issues, recognize the causes and consequences Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : 25865 Contemporary Islamic Movements Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : understands the place of science, democracy laicism, reincarnation, satanism,gin,devil and mediumship in Islam. Eliminates the connection of violence and terror with religion. . Discusses about whether or not possible to reform Islam in the process of globalization. Course Contents : Religion, science, democracy, laicism, reincarnation, satanism, gin, devil, mediumship, atheism, reaction, fundalism, violence, terror,and religion, globalisation and religion, custom, modernity,novation , reform and Islam. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Divinity faculty classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is atheism? Evaluates questions and claims. Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 2 Overview of Islam to other religions Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 3 The basic claims of religion and philosophies of the East and the Islamic Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 4 Euthanasia and Suicide Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 5 reincarnation Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 6 Gender reassignment, homosexuality and Islam Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 7 Belief in transmigration of the soul worship of the dead, the soul migration Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 8 vize Resources and books on the subject written examination 9 Equality of women and men in Islamic thought Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 10 Relationship between religion and politics, Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 11 Test-tube baby gender prediction Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 12 The new term prophetic movements Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 13 Mehdilik Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 14 Satanism Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 15 Bible and falsifying Torah Resources and books on the subject questions and answers, lectures 16/17 Final Resources and books on the subject written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  with the relevant Turkish, English and Arabic, articles, books,  Mevlüt Uyanık, Bilginin İslamileştirilmesi ve Çağdaş İslam Düşüncesi, Ankara Okulu yayınları, Ankara1999  M. Sait Özervarlı, Kelamda Yenilik Arayışları 19. Yüzyıl Sonu 20. Yüzyıl Başı İSAM Yayınları, İstanbul 2008  Nakib Attas, Modern Çağ ve İslâmî Düşünüşün Problemleri, (trc: M. Erol Kılıç), İnsan yay., İstanbul 1989  Ramazan Biçer, Küreselleşen Çağda İslam, Gelenek Yayınları, İstanbul 2010 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 1 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. 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. 3 4 Describes socio-cultural, religious, political, and economic structures of the Islamic societies. 3 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. 4 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. 1 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. 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. 2 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. 2 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 1 3 3     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 62 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.48 ECTS Credit: 2