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  Course Description
Course Name : Basic Problems of Psychology of Religion

Course Code : FDB 733

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 : Defines the main problem fields in psychology and psychology of religion.
Explains religion in terms of psychology.
Analyzes the formation of religion and the way it is lived within the traditional framework.
Analyzes scientific and psychological methods.
Has a view on information sources related to psychology of religion and how to use them.
Argues the possibility of scientific research concerning religion within a psychological framework.
Explains resources which feed religiosity.
Analyzes opinions and discussions about measuring religiosity.

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 define the main topics and problems in psychology of religion .

Course Contents : The course covers subjects such as defining the Psychology of Religion and its place in Modern Psychology, the formation of religion and religiosity within traditions, analysing the scientific and psychological methods, using sources of information in the field of psychology of religion and measurement and classification of religiosity.

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 Defining Psychology of Religion Reading the related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
2 The place of Psychology of Religion in modern psychology Reading the related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
3 Psychological Explanation of Religion Reading the related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
4 Formation of religion within tradition Reading the related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
5 Development of traditional religiosity Reading the related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
6 Analyzing scientific and psychological methods Reading the related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
7 Using information sources in the field of Psychology of Religion Reading the related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion
8 Midterm exam Revising the related sources Written and Oral Examination
9 Religion as a subject of scientific inquiry Reading the related sources Din Psiklojisinde Kaynak Kullanımı
10 Resources supporting religiosity Reading the related sources Din Psiklojisinde Kaynak Kullanımı
11 Religion and Religiosity Reading the related sources Din Psiklojisinde Kaynak Kullanımı
12 Measuring religiosity Reading the related sources Din Psiklojisinde Kaynak Kullanımı
13 Classification of religiosity Reading the related sources Din Psiklojisinde Kaynak Kullanımı
14 General Information About the Dimensions of Rligiosity Reading the related sources Din Psiklojisinde Kaynak Kullanımı
15 Final exam Revising the related sources Written and Oral Examination
16/17 Final exam Revising the related sources Written and Oral Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Meadow,M.S. & Kahoe, R.D. (1984), Psychology of Religion, New York: Harper&Row Publisher Inc.
 
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 3
4 Follows the impacts and the consequences of religion on social and scientific developments by using the main sources 4
5 Recognizes the key issues in the field and develops ways of solution related to them. 5
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. 4
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. 3
11 Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. 3
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) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 20 40
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 149
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.96
ECTS Credit: 6