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Course Description Course Name : Religion and Religiosity in Modern World Course Code : FDB 784 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ASIM YAPICI Prof.Dr. HASAN KAYIKLIK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Comprehends the change of the modern world, Lists dimensions of conversion Defines the effects of conversion on individual life, Analyzes the place of religion in the changing world, Explains boundaries of conversion in individual life, Explains the dimensions of secularization Defines the types of religiosity emerging in the changing world, Explains individual religiosity, Analyzes the transition from institutional religiosity to individual religiosity. 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 draw the boundaries of the relationship of an individual with religion in modern world thereby to put forth these boundries with all the features. Course Contents : The course covers the subjects such as definition of conversion, dimensions of conversion, conversion´s effects on individual life, the place of religion in a changing world, conversion in individual life, secularization theory and changes occurring in this theory, religiosity types emerging in a changing world, transition from institutional religiosity to individual religiosity 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 The Dimensions of Conversion Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 3 The Effects of Conversion on Individual Life Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 4 The Place of Religion in the Changing World Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 5 Conversion in Individual Life Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 6 Religiosity in Individual Life Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 7 Secularism Theory Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 8 Mid-Term Exam Revising related sources Written and Oral Examination 9 The Dimensions of Secularization Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 10 Changes emerging in the theory of Secularization Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 11 Forms of Religiosity in the Changing World Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 12 Emergence of Individual Religiosity Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 13 Institutional and Individual Religiosity Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 14 The Transition From Institutional Religiosity to Individual Religiosity Reading related sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion 15 Final Exam Revising related resources Written and Oral Exam 16/17 Final Exam Revising related resources Written and Oral Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Kayıklık, H. (2011), Din Psikolojisi, Adana: Karahan Kitabevi.  Kayıklık, H. (2006). “Değişen Dünyada Birey, Din ve Dindarlık”, Ed. Ü. Günay, C. Çelik. Dindarlığın Sosyo-Psikolojisi içinde (ss. 157-174) Adana: Karahan Kitabevi.  Köse, A. (2002), Sekülerizm Sorgulanıyor, İstanbul: Ufuk Kitapları. 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 1 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. 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. 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 5 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 . 3 8 Recognizes main literature about the field and is able to have access to them. 3 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. 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. 4 13 Realizies the necessity to respect faith and values which are attributed to holiness. 2 * 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) 22 4 88 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 162 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.48 ECTS Credit: 6