Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Sociology of Religion ILA218 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructors MUHAMMET ÖZDEMİR
Assistants
Goals It aims to provide information about religion, social functions of religion, religion and society interaction, piety, religious attitude.
Course Content Basic content of this course is that History of sociology of religion, Subject and methods of sociology of religion,The relationship between sociology and sociology of religion, The basic problems of sociology of religion, The theories of sociology of religion.
Learning Outcomes - The basic concepts of sociology of religion are learned.
- To recognize the position of religion in social life.
- The relationship between religion as an institution and other social institutions is learned.
- To have knowledge about contemporary religious movements.
- To develops empathy towards different religions.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Sociology of religion as a science Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Religious institution and definition of religion Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week functions of religion Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week historical development of religion Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours
5. Week classification of religions Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours
6. Week structure of religion Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week impact of society on religion Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm
9. Week religious groups Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week the relationship between religion and value Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Religion and social charge Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week The relationship of religion with world Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week contemporary religious problems Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours
14. Week contemporary religious movements Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
Recommended Sources
Abdurrahman Kurt, Sociology of Religion, Sentez Yayıncılık, 2017, Ankara; Zeki Aslantürk, Introduction to Sociology of Religion, Çamlıca Yay., 2015, İstanbul;Ünver Günay, Sociology of Religion, Kayseri 1998;
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 2 28
Midterm 1 1 8 8
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 51
ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0