| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Holy Book Studies | FDB 564 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. BİLAL TOPRAK |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to examine the methods used in biblical research in the West and the history of these methods. In the course, the holy book research methods will be discussed one by one and their positive and negative aspects will be revealed. |
| Course Content | |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge concerning in the field of History of Religions - Being able to utilize theoretical and practical knowledge about History of Religions - Being able to develop new approaches to solve the problems in the field |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction | |
| 2. Week | Basic concepts | |
| 3. Week | Main sections of the Bible | |
| 4. Week | Jewsih Bible: TaNaKH | |
| 5. Week | Tora | |
| 6. Week | Neviim & Ketuviim | |
| 7. Week | Midterm | |
| 8. Week | Canonisation of TaNaKH | |
| 9. Week | Christian Bible | |
| 10. Week | Gospels | |
| 11. Week | Letters and Acts of Apostles | |
| 12. Week | Revelation | |
| 13. Week | Canonisation of New Testament | |
| 14. Week | Biblical Criticism |
| Kitab-ı Mukaddes Richard E. Friedman, Kitab-ı Mukaddesi Kim Yazdı? Ömer Faruk Harman, Metin, Muhteva ve Kaynak Açısından Yahudi Kutsal Kitapları Baki Adam, Yahudi Kaynaklarına Göre Tevrat P. R. Ackroyd, The Cambridge History of the Bible |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Practice | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 142 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
