Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Fundamental Issues in Religious Education FDB 552 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation, Problem Solving, Seminar, Homework
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hamza AKTAŞ, Arş. Gör. HANDAN ZÜLAL ERSOY
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Hamza AKTAŞ (Güz)
Goals Recognizing the problems and different approaches expressed within the framework of religious education
Course Content The Problem of Legitimacy of Religious Education in Turkey, Religious Lessons and Problems in Schools, Teaching Alevism in DKAB Class and Problems Encountered, Religious Education and Problems in Imam-Hatip High Schools, Religious Education and Problems in Theology Faculties, ILITAM and Its Problems, Postgraduate Education and Problems in Theology, Mosques Religious Education and Its Problems, Religious Education in Qur'an Courses, Alevism and Its Problems in Non-formal Religious Education, Religious Activities and Problems in the Media, The Future of Religious Education in Turkey
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understands the basic issues of Religious Education Science.
2 Gains knowledge about current issues and problems of formal religious education.
3 Knows the issues in Higher Religious Education comprehensively.
4 Knows the current situation of non-formal religious education activities.
5 Have a certain foresight about the future of Religious Education Science.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The Problem of Legitimacy of Religious Education in Turkey Preparation, After Class Study, Research
2. Week Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge Lessons and Problems in Schools Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Teaching Alevism and Problems Encountered in the DKAB Lesson Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Religious Education and Its Problems in Imam-Hatip High Schools Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Religious Education and Its Problems in Theology Faculties Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week ILITAM and Its Problems Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Postgraduate Education in Theology and Its Problems Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Postgraduate Education and its Problems in Theology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
9. Week Religious Education in Mosques and Its Problems Research, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Religious Education and Its Problems in Qur'an Courses Research, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Religious Activities and Problems in the Media Research, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week The Future of Religious Education in Turkey Research, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Alevism and Its Problems in Non-formal Religious Education Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Professional Activities and Problems of Pastors and Muftis Research, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 PQ1: To develop his knowledge in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the level of expertise, based on the information he obtained during his undergraduate period.
2 PQ2: To gain the ability to act according to the awareness of individual and social responsibility by complying with the rules of professional ethics in the process from the selection of the subject in research on Philosophy and Religious Studies to the conclusion of the research and its presentation to the public.
3 PQ3: To learn basic knowledge and approaches in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies and to acquire the ability to use the knowledge of the field for the benefit of individuals and society.
4 PQ4: In addition to historical information about the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies, to gain the ability to follow current developments in the field and evaluate it in terms of our country's conditions.
5 PQ5: To have the ability to evaluate and interpret the knowledge and skills produced in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies with a critical approach.
6 PQ6: To have the ability to use the notion gained in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies in the field of religious services and religious education.
7 PQ7: To gain the ability to access information sources related to the academic field, examine and evaluate them, and use them to solve the problems they address.
8 PQ8: To have the ability to offer solutions to individual and social problems encountered today, using the Philosophy and Religious Studies Notion.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Mustafa Köylü (ed.). Türkiye’de Din Eğitimi ve Sorunları. İstanbul: DEM Yayınları, 2018, 517 s.
  • Çamdibi H. Mahmut. Din Eğitiminin Temel Meseleleri İstanbul: M.Ü. İlahiyat Fak. Vakfı Yayınları 4. Baskı, (2000)
  • Cemal Tosun, Din Eğitimi Bilimine Giriş, Pegem Yay., 4. Baskı, Ankara, 2010.
  • Aydın M. Ş. Din Eğitimi Bilimi Kayseri: Kimlik Yayınları 2018
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Homework 6 6 36
Preparation, After Class Study 6 6 36
Research 6 6 36
Interview 1 1 1
Presentation (Preparation) 2 4 8
Other Activities 1 2 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0