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Course Description Course Name : Approaches to the Christian Theology Course Code : FDB 745 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. KADİR ALBAYRAK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains profound information about the emergence and development of Christianity Identifies the relationship between Christianity and Byzantine Empire Gains general knowledge about the sects of Christianity Analyzes the debates on God, Jesus, Holy Ghost and Mary Discerns the modern interpretations of Christianity Distinguishes between the basic concepts of Christianity such as Hamartiology, Original Sin, Fall of Man and Total Depravity Obtains information about Soteriolgy: Traditional (Catholic) and Distinct Schools Has the ability to interpret major religious trends during Jesus’ era within the context of the era’s feautres. Evaluates the effects of Constantin era and the letter of Milan on Christianity. Interprets the theological debates and the decisions that were taken mainly in İznik Council and other councils. Has the ability to make comparisons between Christian sects; mainly Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant sects Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The course aims to help students gain information about the issues and studies related to Jesus who is the most fundamental principle of Christianity. Course Contents : The course includes examining the most essential doctrines of Christianity profoundly which are; Trinity, Cosmology, Hamartiology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology. 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 Christianity in the Past and the Present Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 2 Sociopolitical Situation during the Emergence of Christinaity Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 3 Jesus and Apostles Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 4 Paul and His Mission Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 5 Church Fathers and Their Interpretations Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 6 St. Aguistin and His Interpretations Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 7 First Councils and Their Influences Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 8 Midterm Exam Revising the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Written Exam 9 Debates on God, Jesus, Holy Ghost and Mary Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 10 Heretics and Conflicts of Orthodoxy Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question, answer, discussion and commentary 11 Emergence of Protestantism and Its Theology Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question, answer, discussion and commentary 12 Theological Differences between Sects Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question, answer, discussion and comparison 13 Theological Interpretations of East and West Christianity Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question, answer, discussion and comparison 14 Authority and Influence of Papacy, the Church Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question, answer, discussion and commentary 15 General Evaluation and Conclusion General Revision of All Subjects Brainstorming, Discussion 16/17 Final Exam Revising the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Christian Theology - Christian Theology; Baker Academic; 3 edition (August 15, 2013).  Katolik Kilisesi Din ve Ahlak İlkeleri, Bizans Devleti Tarihi, Hıristiyan Kaynaklarına Göre Hıristiyanlık, Yaşayan Dünya Dinleri, Dinsel İnançlar ve Düşünceler Tarihi, Fundamentalist Hıristiyanlık, Üç İsa ve Makaleler  Alister E. McGrath -Theology: The Basics; Wiley-Blackwell; 3 edition (September 13, 2011)  Alister E. McGrath - Christian Theology: An Introduction; Wiley-Blackwell; 5 edition (October 4, 2010)  Alister E. McGrath - Reformation Thought: An Introduction; Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition (March 19, 2012)  Alister E. McGrath - Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought; Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (July 23, 2012)  Wayne Grudem (Author) , Elliot Grudem (Author) - Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know; Zondervan (November 8, 2005)  Daniel L. Migliore - Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology; Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; 2 edition (June 14, 2004)  -Mehmet Aydın, Hıristiyan Kaynaklara Göre Hıristiyanlık -Ekrem Sarıkçıoğlu, Başlangıçtan günümüze Dinler Tarihi -Mehmet Çelik, Süryani Kilisesi Tarihi I -Hakan Olgun, Protestanlık -Thomas Michel, Hıristiyan Tanrı Bilimine Giriş Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 0 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. 4 2 Explains that religions can contribute to the maintenance of the atmosphere of peace and the development of coexistence culture in today´s world. 4 3 Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques 5 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. 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. 5 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 . 4 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. 4 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. 5 13 Realizies the necessity to respect faith and values which are attributed to holiness. 5 * 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 5 65 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 15 15     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 144 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76 ECTS Credit: 6