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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS MDR 7016 SPIRITUALITY IN RELIGIOUS DISCOURSES COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (Non-Thesis-Evening)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CIHAD KISA

Offered to

Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (Non-Thesis-Evening)

Course Objective

To show students the adventure of development and transformation of Islamic thought, which may be necessary for spiritual counseling, on the historical plane. To reveal the effects of religion on the individual and society in the context of religious understanding and religious discourse. To examine the relationship between the sense of spirituality and the mentality that shapes religious life.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Comprehend the difference between religion and understanding of religion. 2   Will know the types of religious discourses in Islamic societies throughout history. 3   Evaluate the sociological and psychological reflections of religion. 4   Will be able to see the element of spirituality that stands out in religious discourses. 5   Will realize the bonds of spirituality cases of various religious perception also existed. 6   Will learn the role of human element and spirituality from religious discourses.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 The Difference Between Religion and Religious Understanding 2 The Role of Religion and Understanding of Religion in Understanding Life 3 The Effect of Different Religious Conceptions on People and Society 4 The Case of Religious Discourse in Islamic Thought 5 Typology of Religious Discourses 6 Widespread religious discourse in Turkey 7 Traditionalism and Innovation in the Context of Religious Discourses 8 Universalism and Historicalism in the Context of Religious Discourses 9 Otherizing and Polarizing Attitude in Religion 10 Accommodating and Embracing Attitude in Religion 11 Religion, Individual and Community Relations 12 Relationship between Civilization, Culture, Tradition and Religion 13 Religion-Politics Relationship 14 Freedom of Religion and Conscience

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, research, text and concept analysis, question - answer, homework and practice

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM 2 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE 3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FCG* 0.60 4 RST RESIT 5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST* 0.60 *** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The success of the student is evaluated by the midterm, final exam and the performance of the course and discussion.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 13 3 39 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 4 52 Reading 3 5 15 Web Search and Library Research 3 5 15 Final 1 2 2 Midterm 1 2 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 LO.1 5 5 3 5 LO.2 5 5 3 5 LO.3 5 5 3 5 LO.4 5 5 3 5 LO.5 5 5 3 5 LO.6 5 5 3 5