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Course Description Course Name : Comparison of Christian Churches Course Code : FDB 788 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 : Evaluates definitions of church and the establishment process of church. Has the ability to evaluate the role of the church in terms of its function and place in the society in Jesus Christ period and interprets developments in post-Jesus period by comparing it with the previous period. Has the ability to analyze the Constantine period and freedom of religion in Christianity in a critical way and can compare Monofizit churches on the basis of their historical background, distinctive characteristics and profiles of their followers. Evaluates the reasons of the seperation of East-West churches and the process of seperation and analyzes Eastern Orthodox chruch and Russian Orthodox Church considering their similarities and differences. Evaluates the rise of Protestanism and Martin Luther. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course provides students with the ability to understand different interpretations of Christian theology and to draw attention to the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western Churches and to evaluate emergence of sects. It also aims to help students understand the history of church along with its periods and to offer suggestions further studies in this subject. Course Contents : This lesson includes topics such as, definition of church and its function in the period of Jesus. This course also includes characteristics of Eastern and Western churches and their emergence from a historical perspective. 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 The Definition and Rise of the Church Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 2 Jesus and the Church Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 3 Developments after Jesus Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 4 Constantine and the Religious Freedom of Christianity Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 5 Developments from the Council of Nicea to the Council of Chalcedon Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 6 Monophysite Churches: The Syrian Church Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 7 Gregorian Church of Armenia Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 8 Midterm Exam Revising the textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Written Exam 9 Coptic Church of Egypt and Ethiopian Church Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 10 The Causes and Process of Separation of the Eastern and Western Churches Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 11 Eastern Orthodox Church Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 12 Russian Orthodox Church Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 13 Catholic Church and Reformation Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 14 Martin Luther and The Rise of Protestantism Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 15 Other Protestant Churches Reading the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion 16/17 Final Exam Revising the relvant parts in the coursebook and suggested sources Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   Kilise Tarihleri, Kadir Albayrak, Keldaniler ve Nasturiler, Kadir Albayrak, Bogomilizm ve Bosna Kilisesi, Yaşayan Dünya Dinleri, Hakan Olgun, Protestanlık. -Mehmet Aydın, Hıristiyan Genel Konsilleri ve II. Vatikan Konsili, Selçuk Üniverisitesi, 1991. -Ahmet Güç, Dinlerde Mabed ve ibadet, İstanbul, 2005. -Abdurrahman Küçük, Ermeni Kilisesi ve Türkler, Ankara, 2003. -Kürşat Demirci, Bir Hıristiyan Mezhebi Olarak Ortodoksluğun Teolojisi, İstanbul, 2005. -A. Hikmet Eroğlu, Doğu-Batı Kiliselerinin Ayrılış Sebepleri 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. 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 4 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. 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. 4 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. 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