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Course Description Course Name : Religious Change and Religious Conversion Course Code : FDB 787 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 : Realizes the complexity of the conceptualization of conversion. Lists the types of conversion. Distinguishes the psycho-social factors which are effective on conversion. Defines the conversion motives. Explains the conversion stages and defines the relationship between them. Classifies the conversion according to its time and distinguishes sudden and slow conversion. 7) Student determines the stages of development in which conversion takes place frequently. 8) Student explains the relationship of conversion with other ares of life. 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 understand conversion process correctly ,Thus become aware of its basic components. Course Contents : The course covers the subjects such as definition of conversion, conversion types, motives and stages, psychological and sociological factors and emotional and intellectual factors in conversion which are effective on conversion. 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 Definition of Conversion Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 2 Conceptualization of Conversion Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 3 Conversion Types According to the Direction Which Are Experienced Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 4 Conversion Motives Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 5 Social Factors Effecting the Conversion Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 6 Psychological Factors Effecting on Conversion Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 7 Emotional Factors in Conversion Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 8 Midterm Exam Revising related sources Written and Oral Exam 9 Intellectual Factors in Conversion Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 10 Conversion Stages Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 11 The Stages of Quest, Meeting, and Surrendering Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 12 Conversion in terms of the Process Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 13 Age Factor in Conversion Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 14 The Relationship of Conversion with other Areas of Life Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 15 Final Exam Reading related sources Written and Oral Examination 16/17 Final Exam Reading related sources Written and Oral Examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Kayıklık, H. (2005), “Bireysel Yaşamda Dinsel Değişim”, Çukurova Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi 2(2), (ss. 5-23). Adana  Kayıklık, H. (2011), Din Psikolojisi, Adana : Karahan Kitabevi.  Köse, A. (1997), Neden İslam’ı Seçiyorlar, Müslüman Olan İngilizler Üzerine Psiko- Sosyolojik Bir İnceleme, İstanbul: İSAM Yayınları. 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 2 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. 3 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 3 5 Recognizes the key issues in the field and develops ways of solution related to them. 3 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 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. 4 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. 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) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 5 65 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20     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