COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Theology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR HALIL OCAK

Offered to

Theology
Theology (Evening)
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Course Objective

The goal is for the student to gain a general understanding of Maturidism, to become familiar with renowned Maturidi theologians, and to acquire knowledge of their religious interpretations in the context of today. It also aims to develop the student's ability to understand and analyze classical Maturidi texts, while gaining knowledge of the literature related to Maturidism.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. **Abu Mansur al-Maturidi, *Kitab al-Tawhid* (The Book of Divine Unity)**
2. **Hakim al-Samarqandi, *al-Sawad al-A'zam* (The Great Majority)**
3. **Umar al-Nasafi, *Aqa'id al-Nasafi* (The Creed of al-Nasafi)**
4. **Nur al-Din al-Sabuni, *al-Bidaya fi Usul al-Din* (The Beginning of the Fundamentals of Religion)**
5. **DIA (Islamic Encyclopedia) articles related to the topic of the week**

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, Text Analysis, Question-Answer

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The students will be assessed based on success in their mid-term and final exams along with their performance during the classes throughout the semester

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Since Arabic texts will be followed during the lesson, it is important to prepare beforehand.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

halil.ocak@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday: 11.00-12.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes