| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Problem of Method in Psychology of Religion |
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| Course Code |
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FDB 724 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. HASAN KAYIKLIK
Assoc.Prof.Dr. ASIM YAPICI
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the methods of scientific research
Understands the importance of the method
Knows the methodological problems in the psychology of religion
Knows and applies the research methods used in the psychology of religion
Plans a research.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The course aims to enable the students to understand the difference between non-scientific knowledge and scientific knowledge and to use scientific methods in the research studies related to the psychology of religion. |
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| Course Contents |
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The course covers;
the basic concepts such as knowledge, scientific knowledge, methods and research,
structure and features of scientific knowledge,
the method of quantitative research,
the method of qualitative research.
Using quantitative and qualitative methods in the psychology of religion.
Advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and quantitative methods.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Discussing the concepts of science, scientific knowledge, method and technique. |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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2 |
The structure of scientific research 1 |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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3 |
The structure of scientific research 2 |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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4 |
Research methodology 1:
Quantitative Method |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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5 |
Research methodology 2:
Qualitative Method |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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6 |
The comparison of quantitative and qualitative methods |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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7 |
Midterm exam |
Revising the related parts in the course book |
Written Exam |
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8 |
Quantitative method in the research studies of the psychology of religion 1 |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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9 |
Quantitative method in the research studies of the psychology of religion 2 |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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10 |
Quantitative method in the research studies of the psychology of religion 3 |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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11 |
Quantitative method in the research studies of the psychology of religion 4 |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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12 |
Qualitative method in the research studies of the psychology of religion 1 |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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13 |
Qualitative method in the research studies of the psychology of religion 2 |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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14 |
Qualitative method in the research studies of the psychology of religion 3 |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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15 |
Qualitative method in the research studies of the psychology of religion 4 |
Reading the related parts in the course book |
Brainstorming, discussion,
lecture and question-answer |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Revising the related parts in the course book |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Kayıklık, H. (2011). Din Psikolojisi. Adana: Karahan Kitabevi.
Arık, İ. A. (1998). Psikolojide bilimsel yöntem. İstanbul: Çantay Kitabevi.
Yapıcı, A. (2004b). Din bilimleri alanında yapılan empirik çalışmalarda karşılaşılan metodolojik bir problem: Ölçek mi olguyu, olgu mu ölçeği oluşturmakta? Çukurova Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi 4 (1), 85-118.
Yavuz, K. (1986). Din Psikolojisinde Metod Meselesi ve Yeni Gelişmeler, Atatürk Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi 7, 153-185
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2010), "Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri", Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yay.
Kuş, E. (2003). Nicel-nitel araştırma teknikleri: Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma teknikleri: Nicel mi? Nitel mi? Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Karasar, N. (2002). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık
Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains the effects of phenomenon of religion to formation, change and development of human and social structure. |
1 |
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2 |
Explains that religions can contribute to the maintenance of the atmosphere of peace and the development of coexistence culture in today´s world. |
1 |
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3 |
Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques |
5 |
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4 |
Follows the impacts and the consequences of religion on social and scientific developments by using the main sources |
3 |
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5 |
Recognizes the key issues in the field and develops ways of solution related to them. |
4 |
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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. |
2 |
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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 . |
5 |
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8 |
Recognizes main literature about the field and is able to have access to them. |
5 |
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9 |
Conducts scientific research on key issues relating to religion and community relations independently and draws conclusions. |
5 |
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10 |
Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. |
5 |
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11 |
Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. |
5 |
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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. |
2 |
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13 |
Realizies the necessity to respect faith and values which are attributed to holiness. |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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