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Course Description Course Name : Problems of Education of Religion Course Code : FDB 760 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HASAN KAYIKLIK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gives reasons for the necessity of Religious Education from humanitarian, social, cultural and legal point of view Compares the developments in religious education programs in primary and secondary grade formal education institutions beginning from the Tanzimat era. Evaluates the developments concerning the improvement of the course of Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge and the qualification improvement of members of the clergy. Analyzes the possibility of religious education in secular education system. Evaluates the problems encountered in the perception of basic religious resources and in its inclusion in the curriculum as an educational subject within the framework of understanding and purposes of today´s education. Evaluates the problems encountered in the perception of the basic religious sources and the process of including religious education in the curriculum witin the framework of today´s educational system, understanding and purposes. Evaluates problems and solutions in non-formal religious education. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The course aims to to enable the students to learn the basic topics of science of religious education in order to form a basis for scientific research. Course Contents : The course covers theoretical and practical problems in the fields of formal and non-formal religious education. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Graduate classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The justifications of religious education within the scope of the relationship between religion and human Din ve Ahlak Öğretimine Yeni Yaklaşımlar, DEM Pub., İstanbul 2004. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 2 Characteristics of religious education in formal and non-formal educational institutions Tuğrul Yürük, Cumhuriyet Döneminde Türkiye´de Laiklik Çerçevesinde Din Eğitimi, Ç.U. Institute of Social Sciences, Adana 2005; H. Yılmaz, Camilerin Eğitim Fonksiyonu, DEM Pub., İstanbul 2005. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 3 The historical process of religious courses in primary and secondary educational institutions Tuğrul Yürük, Cumhuriyet Döneminde Türkiye´de Laiklik Çerçevesinde Din Eğitimi, Ç.U. Institute of Social Sciences, Adana 2005. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 4 Understanding of religious education program in primary and secondary educational institutions Tuğrul Yürük, Cumhuriyet Dönemi Din Öğretimi Program Anlayışları, A.U. Institute of Social Sciences, Ankara 2011. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 5 The possibility of religious education in secular educational system Tuğrul Yürük, Cumhuriyet Döneminde Türkiye´de Laiklik Çerçevesinde Din Eğitimi, Ç.U. Institute of Social Sciences, Adana 2005. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 6 Reflections of differences in belief in religious education programs Kerim Yavuz, Günümüzde Din Eğitimi, Ç.U. Journal of Faculty of Divinity, Adana 1998. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 7 Reflections of differences in belief in religious education programs Kerim Yavuz, Günümüzde Din Eğitimi, Ç.U. Journal of Faculty of Divinity, Adana 1998. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 8 Midterm exam H. Mahmut Çamdibi, Din Eğitiminin Temel Meseleleri, Marmara University Journal of Faculty of Divinity, İstanbul 1994; Tuğrul Yürük, Cumhuriyet Döneminde Türkiye´de Laiklik Çerçevesinde Din Eğitimi, Ç.U. Institute of Social Sciences, Adana 2005. Written exam 9 The reactions to the place allocated to differences in belief in teaching of Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge H. Mahmut Çamdibi, Din Eğitiminin Temel Meseleleri, Marmara University Journal of Faculty of Divinity, İstanbul 1994. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 10 Expectations and the provisions from Courses of Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge Kerim Yavuz, Günümüzde Din Eğitimi, Ç.U. Journal of Faculty of Divinity, Adana 1998. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 11 Adequecy of the books prepared for Courses of Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge Din ve Ahlak Öğretimine Yeni Yaklaşımlar, DEM Pub., İstanbul 2004. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 12 Training and qualifications of teachers of Courses of Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge M. Şevki Aydın, Cumhuriyet Döneminde Din Eğitimi Öğretmeni, DEM Pub., İstanbul 2005. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 13 Non-formal religious education: Problems of Mosques and Quran Courses H. Yılmaz, Camilerin Eğitim Fonksiyonu, DEM Pub., İstanbul 2005. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 14 Problems encountered in the upbringing of religious officials H. Yılmaz, Camilerin Eğitim Fonksiyonu, DEM Pub., İstanbul 2005. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 15 The religious education in the families and their problems Kerim Yavuz, Günümüzde Din Eğitimi, Ç.U. Journal of Faculty of Divinity, Adana 1998. Lecture, discussion, question and answer 16/17 Final exam Kerim Yavuz, Günümüzde Din Eğitimi, Ç.U. Journal of Faculty of Divinity, Adana 1998; Tuğrul Yürük, Cumhuriyet Dönemi Din Öğretimi Program Anlayışları, A.Ü. Institute of Social Sciences, Ankara 2011; H. Mahmut Çamdibi, Din Eğitiminin Temel Meseleleri, Marmara University Journal of Faculty of Divinity, İstanbul 1994. Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  H. Mahmut Çamdibi, Din Eğitiminin Temel Meseleleri, MÜİF Yay., İstanbul 1994.  Din ve Ahlak Öğretimine Yeni Yaklaşımlar, DEM Yay., İstanbul 2004.  M. Şevki Aydın, Cumhuriyet Döneminde Din Eğitimi Öğretmeni, DEM Yay., İstanbul 2005.  H. Yılmaz, Camilerin Eğitim Fonksiyonu, DEM Yay., İstanbul 2005.  Kerim Yavuz, Günümüzde Din Eğitimi, Ç.Ü. İlah. Fak. Yay. Adana 1998.  Kerim Yavuz, "İlk Öğretimde Din Eğitim ve Öğretiminin Karşılaştığı Problemler", Uluslararası Birinci İslam Araştırmaları Sempozyumu İzmir 1985.  Tuğrul Yürük, Cumhuriyet Döneminde Türkiye´de Laiklik Çerçevesinde Din Eğitimi, Yayınlanmamış Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Ç.Ü. Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Adana 2005.  Tuğrul Yürük, Cumhuriyet Dönemi Din Öğretimi Program Anlayışları, Yayınlanmamış Doktora Tezi, A.Ü. Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Ankara 2011. 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 3 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. 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. 5 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 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. 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. 4 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. 2 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) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 8 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 151 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.04 ECTS Credit: 6