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  Course Description
Course Name : The Problem of God and God-Human Relations in Philosophy

Course Code : FDB 777

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. SÜLEYMAN DÖNMEZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Comprehends that the concepts of God and human are problems in Philosophy and Theology,which haven´t been solved yet.

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 an understanding of the close relationship between God,who is the basic concept and problem of Philosophy and Theology,and human intellect.

Course Contents : A human-centered approach to questioning the concept of God within the scope of philosophy forms the content of the course.

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 basic concept in relation between God and human Ş. A. Düzgün - Allah, Tabiat ve Tarih pp. 129-156 Lecture
2 The ontological and epistemologic imagination of God Ş. A. Düzgün - Allah, Tabiat ve Tarih pp.156-165 Lecture
3 Gods in the Eastern world Cemil Sena - Tanrı Anlayışı pp. 64-87 Lecture
4 Greek Philosophers´ view of God Cemil Sena - Tanrı Anlayışı pp. 97-129 Lecture
5 Roman Philosophers´ view of God Cemil Sena - Tanrı Anlayışı pp. 162-169 Lecture
6 God in Judaism Cemil Sena - Tanrı Anlayışı pp. 169-174 Lecture
7 The view of God in Christianity and first philosophers´ and Alexandria philosophers´ view of God in Christianity Cemil Sena - Tanrı Anlayışı pp. 174-195 Lecture
8 Midterm exam Revision of previous topics Written exam
9 Christian thinkers´ view of God until the 16th century Cemil Sena - Tanrı Anlayışı pp. 195-239 Lecture
10 God in Islamic philosophy Cemil Sena - Tanrı Anlayışı pp. 239-258 Lecture
11 Understanding of God in mysticism Cemil Sena - Tanrı Anlayışı pp.258-278 Lecture
12 The problem of supreme God for some English and American philosophers Cemil Sena - Tanrı Anlayışı pp. 448-483 Lecture
13 They who lose God : Materialism and new beliefs Cemil Sena - Tanrı Anlayışı pp. 517-533 Lecture
14 Contention of secular thought and faith Cemil Sena - Tanrı Anlayışı pp. 533-553 Lecture
15 Religion and God problem in sociology Cemil Sena - Tanrı Anlayışı pp. 553-578 Lecture
16/17 Final exam Revision of previous topics Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Allah, Tabiat ve Tarih - Şaban Ali Düzgün, Tanrı Anlayışı - Cemil Sena
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 2 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. 3
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 4
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 . 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. 3
10 Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. 3
11 Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. 3
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. 4
* 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 3 39
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 15 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 2 10 20
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6