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Course Description Course Name : The Major Themes of The Christian Theology Course Code : FDB 791 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 : Has the ability to discuss major religious trends during Jesus’ era within the context of the era’s feautres. Gains the ability to evaluate the foundation and spread of Christianity. Makes evaluations on the effects of Constantin era and the letter of Milan on Christianity. Has the ability to discuss other councils along with the Iznik Council and the theological debates that took place and decisions that were taken in those councils. Comments on the reasons that prepared the seperation of Christian world. (Orthodox-Catholic) Comprehends the basic Christian belief principles. Makes interpretations about the appearance of the idea of trinity and the dissidence it caused. Has the ability to criticize the teachings of redemption and salvation on the basis of general Christian beliefs. Gains a comprehension of worshipping, rituals and other religious practices in Christianity. Makes comparisons between Christian sects; mainly being Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant. 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 help students to acquire comprehensive knowledge about Christianity including its religious practices, belief system and historical course. Course Contents : The course covers 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 Religious and political situation in Phalestine at the beginning of the gregorian calendar Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 2 Main religious trends during the time of Jesus Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 3 Foundation and spread of Christianity Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 4 Letter of Milan and the Constantin period Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 5 352 Council of Iznik and theological debates Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 6 Other councils and decisions taken in those councils Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 7 Reasons that led to the seperation of eastern-western Christianity 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 Principles of faith in Christianity Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 10 Arguments stemming from trinity Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 11 Teaching of redemption and salvation Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 12 Worshipping and rituals in Christianity Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 13 Catholic sect of Christianity Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 14 Orthodox sect of Christianity Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 15 Protestant sects Reading the relevant parts in the textbook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, 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)  -Şaban Kuzgun, Dört İncil: Farklılıkları ve Çelişkileri -Ekrem Sarıkçıoğlu, Diğer İnciller (Apokrif İnciller) -Mehmet Alparslan Küçük, Kutsal Kitap Anlayışı (Yahudilik, Hıristiyanlık ve İslam Örneği) -Ramazan Biçer, İslam Kelamcılarına Göre İncil -Ahmet Yüksel Özemre, Toma’ya Göre İncil  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) 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. 5 3 Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques 4 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. 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 . 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. 5 10 Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. 5 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. 4 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