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Course Description Course Name : In today´s Sufi Problems Course Code : ILS329 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. HAYRİ KAPLAN Instructor M.MANSUR GÖKCAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : To detect controversial issues of sufism. To seek solutions to the problems of Sufism. To examine sufi issues appearing opposition to Islam. Learn about the basic concepts of Sufism To make comparisons between the definitions of Sufism To be informed about training methods of sufi orders Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : ILS329 In today´s Sufi Problems Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Examining of sufi issues appearing opposition to Islam. Course Contents : Sufism problems. The object and purpose of Sufism. Sufism and Sufi definitions. The origin of the word Sufi and Sufism. Reasons for wearing wool and abandonment... Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms Faculty of Theology   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The object and purpose of Sufism Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 2 Sufism and Sufi definitions Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 3 The origin of the word Sufi and Sufism Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 4 Reasons for wearing wool and abandonment Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 5 Zuhd Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 6 Zuhd in the time of the Prophet and the Companions Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 7 The period of Sufism Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 8 mid-term exams review mid-term exams 9 The period of sufi orders Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 10 Fena ve beka-tecelli Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 11 Heybet ve üns Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 12 Gaybet ve huzur Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 13 Tevacüd-Vecd-vücud Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 14 vahdet-i vücud Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 15 vahdet-i vücud Pre reading the assigned chapter from the recommended book Lecture and research 16/17 Final repetitioreview Final   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Gökcan, M. Mansur, Temel Ahlâkî Prensipleriyle Tasavvuf; Osman Türer, Tasavvuf ve Tarikatlar Tarihi. Mustafa Kara, Tasavvuf ve Tarikatlar Tarihi. Hasan Kamil Yılmaz, Anahatlarıyla Tasavvuf ve Tarikatlar. Selçuk Eraydın, Tasavvuf ve Tarikatlar. Required Course Material(s)  Abdullah b. Mübarek (ö. 181/797), Kitâbü’z-Zühd ve’r-rekaik. Muhâsibî (ö. 243/857), er-Riaye li-hukukillah. Serrâc (ö. 378/988), el-Lüma’. Kelabazi (ö. 380/990), et-Taarruf li-mezhebi ehli´t-tasavvuf. Ebû Tâlib el-Mekk (ö. 386/996), Kutü´l-kulub. Sülemi, (ö. 412/1021), Tabakatü’s-sufiyye. Ebû Nuaym İsfahânî (ö. 430/1038), Hilyetü’l-evliyâ. Kuşeyrî (ö. 465/1072), er-Risâletü´l-Kuşeyriyye. Hücviri (ö. 465/1072), Keşfü’l-mahcûb. Herevî (ö. 481/1089), Kitâbü menâzili’s-sâirîn. Gazzâlî (ö. 505/1111), İhyâu ulûmi’d-dîn. Ruzbihan Baklî (ö. 606/1209), Meşrebü’l-ervâh. Sühreverdî, (ö. 632/1234), Avârifü’l-maarif. İbnü’l-Arabi (ö. 638/1240), el-Fütuhatü´l-Mekkiyye. İsmail Hakkı Bursevi (ö. 1137/1725), Rûhu’l-beyân. Gümüşhanevi (ö. 1311/1893), Câmiü’l-usul. Hakîm, Suâd, el-Mu’cemü’s-sufi.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 20 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 Describes the main concepts, sources, principles, values, and philosophy of the Religion of Islam. 3 2 Explains the effects of the phenomenon of religion on the forming of structure, changing, and progression of the society and human being. 0 3 Explains the processes of the forming and developing of Islamic history and civilization. 3 4 Describes socio-cultural, religious, political, and economic structures of the Islamic societies. 2 5 Reads, explains, and interprets the main religious texts. 2 6 Reaches the true religious knowledge by using scientific methods and techniques, and evaluates and uses that knowledge. 3 7 Determines the main religious problems and produces some solutions according to modern needs. 3 8 Acquires knowledge and skills in the fields of Islamic history, culture, art, and literature. 3 9 Conveys the accumulations acquired to the religious field. 2 10 Classifies and examines the accumulation of knowledge and historical experience acquired in the history of Islamic sciences. 2 11 Expresses truly Islam in terms of belief, worship, moral and acts and procedures. 0 12 Realizes that religion, science, art, philosophy, and moral are mutually complementary elements and that they must be considered as a whole. 3 13 Respects the beliefs and the values attributed holiness, and supports the culture of coexisting. 1 14 Supports attitudes and acts fitted to the unifying, integrating and reconciling role of religious values in society. 4 15 Works in the fields of practical religious services, religious education and teaching. 0 16 Improves professional development, as well as interest in accordance with the capabilities of scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields constantly itself by identifying learning needs. 0 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 2 1 2 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 4 16     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 49 Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.96 ECTS Credit: 2