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Course Description Course Name : Historical Development of Psychology of Religion Course Code : FDB 731 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ASIM YAPICI Prof.Dr. HASAN KAYIKLIK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Analyzes the process of the emergence of the science of psychology and the characteristics of this period. Explains the emergence of the concept of psychology of religion. Comprehends the place of Psychology of Religion in Religion and General Psychology Explains the factors that contributed to the emergence of psychology of religion as a branch of science Has information about the first-term studies in Europe and America. Analyzes the impact of changing scientific conditions on psychology of religion. Analyzes the historical process of psychology of religion in Turkey Differentiates the psychological movements that dominated the field in the historical process. Itemizes the psychologists who have done significant studies in the field of Psychology of Religion. 10) Evaluating the historical process, thereby predicting the psychology of religion´s future. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this course is to enable the students to reach the level to comprehend the emergence of pschology of religion, the process of its becoming independent as a scientific discipline, its development and current status.. Course Contents : The course covers the subjects such as history of Psychology studies, development of Modern Psychology, the emergence of Psychology of Religion as a science, the developments in Europe and America, the first studies in the field, the first psychologists who have a reputation for the Psychology of Religion studies, The Psychology of Religion in Turkey and its historical development. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms of Faculty of Theology   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Studies in History of Psychology Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 2 Development of modern psychology Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 3 The Place of Psychology of Religion in Religion and General Psychology Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 4 Factors that contributed to the emergence of Psychology of Religion as a science Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 5 First developments in Europe and the emergence of the name of Psychology of Religion Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 6 The first studies in the field Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 7 The methods used in the field in the historical process Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 8 Midterm exam Revising the related resources Written and Oral Examination 9 The beginning of studies in Psychology of Religion in Europe and America Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 10 The first psychologists who have a reputation for their studies in Psychology of Religion Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 11 Turkey´s acquaintance with the Psychology of Religion Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 12 Historical Development of Field in Turkey Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 13 The First Studies in the Psychology of Religion in Turkey, and the First Psychologists of Religion Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 14 Psychology of Religion in Turkey and in the World Today Reading the related resources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 15 Final Exam Revising the related resources Written and Oral Examination 16/17 Final Exam Revising the related resources Written and Oral Examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Beit-Hallahmi, B.(1989), Prolegomena to the Psychologrcal Study of Religion, Londaon and Toronto: Associated University Presses.  R.F. Paloutzian, (1997), Invitation to the Psychology of Religion, Boston: Allyn & Bacon. 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 2 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 Explains the effects of phenomenon of religion to formation, change and development of human and social structure. 5 2 Explains that religions can contribute to the maintenance of the atmosphere of peace and the development of coexistence culture in today´s world. 2 3 Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques 4 4 Follows the impacts and the consequences of religion on social and scientific developments by using the main sources 5 5 Recognizes the key issues in the field and develops ways of solution related to them. 4 6 Has the necessary qualifications to provide the expected service for the students who will work as researchers, educators and religious officials in public and private institutions and organizations. 3 7 Has the capability of reaching accurate religious information by means of scientific research, and is able to evaluate, interpret and use the information obtained . 3 8 Recognizes main literature about the field and is able to have access to them. 5 9 Conducts scientific research on key issues relating to religion and community relations independently and draws conclusions. 3 10 Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. 4 11 Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. 4 12 Realizes the necessity to think that religion, science, philosophy and morality complete each other and in order to explain the meaning of human life, they should be considered all together. 4 13 Realizies the necessity to respect faith and values which are attributed to holiness. 3 * 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) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 3 39 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 22 44     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 147 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88 ECTS Credit: 6