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Course Description Course Name : Introduction to the History of Comparative Religion Course Code : FDB 793 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. MÜNİR YILDIRIM Learning Outcomes of the Course : Acquires knowledge about the importance and function of religions in the global world Identifies the similarities and differences between religions Discusses today´s issues and responses of religions to them. Comments on topics such as religion, policy, economy, women and conversion Discerns the historical development and methodology of comparative religion. Internalizes the key figures in comparative religion history and their approaches and contributions to this field. Knows other religious traditions, thus approaches societal and academic matters more comprehensively and objectively. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to provide the students with profound information about the meaning and function of religions by making comparisons between the main themes of religions such as the understanding of God, the revelation, the scripture, the other world, environment, women, etc., and thus to make them see religion as a fact that contributes peace intra and inter society. Course Contents : The course covers belief in God in various religions (such as Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism etc.), the idea of scripture in world religions, understanding prophethood in various religions and the religious ethics. 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 Emergence of History of Religions as an Independent Discipline. Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 2 History of Comparative Religion as a scientific discipline Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 3 Comparative Method and Hermeneutic Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 4 Implementation of Comparative Method Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 5 History of Comparative Religions in the Islamic world and in the East (Near)countries Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 6 History of Comparative Religions in the West Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 7 Comparisons between God, Prophet, Scripture, Angels etc. 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 Comparisons between Judaism and other religions Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 10 Comparisons between Christianity and other religions Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 11 Comparisons between Islam and Other Religions Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 12 Comparisons between Buddhism and Other Religions Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 13 Comparisons between Hinduism and Other Religions Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 14 Problems of Modern World and Responses of Religions Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 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)   G. T. Bettany, Dünya Dinleri, Ekrem Sarıkçıoğlu, Başlangıçtan Günümüze Dinler Tarihi, Joachim Wach, Dinler Tarihi, Mircea Eliade, Dinsel İnançlar ve Düşünceler Tarihi Inc. BarCharts - Comparative Religions (Quickstudy: Academic); QuickStudy; Chrt edition (March 3, 2003) Huston Smith - The World´s Religions (Plus); HarperOne; 50 Anv edition (May 12, 2009) John Bowker - World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored & Explained; DK ADULT; Reprint edition (February 20, 2006) Frank Byron Jevons - An Introduction to the Study of Comparative Religion (Classic Reprint); Forgotten Books (April 27, 2013) Karen Armstrong, Tanrının Tarihi, Ayraç Yayınevi, Ankara 1998. J. Runzo - N. M. Martin, Dünya Dinlerinde Hayatın Anlamı, İstanbul: Say Yayınları, 2002. Mehmet Paçacı,Kutsal Kitaplarda Ölüm ve Ötesi, Ankara Okulu Yayınları. Albrecht Noth, Müslümanlıkta ve Hıristiyanlıkta Kutsal Savaş ve Mücadele, İstanbul: Özne Yayınları, 1999. Ahmet Güç, Dinlerde Mabed ve İbadet, Bursa: Düşünce Kitabevi Yayınları, 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 1 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. 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. 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 . 5 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. 5 10 Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. 3 11 Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. 5 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 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 157 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.28 ECTS Credit: 6