Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Sufism II ILA216 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Fehmi SOĞUKOĞLU (Bahar), Prof. Dr. Musa KAVAL (Bahar)
Goals The main aim of this course is to examine the concepts of Sufism, main concepts and sources of Islamic mysticism, Sufism and sects, and to know the concepts of Sufism and its issues.
Course Content Definition of Sufism, subject, aim, source works, concepts and relations with other sciences, Zuhd, Sufism and Sufi orders, Sufism Issues.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 It brings together the elements in this process from the beginning to the sects and reaches generalizations. Evaluates the elements involved in this process from the beginning to the period of sects.
2 Defines the basic concepts and subjects of thought, culture and institutions in the narrow and broad sense. Explain the elements of Sufi thought and sect.
3 The sects interprets Sufi practices, examples. Distinguish the differences between sects. Discuss the interpretations of the orders brought to Sufism.
4 He / she reaches the generalizations by bringing together the issues within the mystical issues and compiling the approaches of their representatives to these issues. Evaluate the elements that emerged during the sects.
5 To make comments and evaluations on terms and phrases frequently discussed in Sufism before the individual and society.
6 To evaluate the role of Sufi institutions in political and cultural fields
7 To analyze the classical and modern sources that make up the Sufi understanding
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Sects Period: Mavlaviyye, Bayramiyya, Calvatiyya Preparation, After Class Study, Research
2. Week Bayramiyya, Calvatiyya Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Naqsbendiyye Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Halvatiyya Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Concepts of Sufism: Concepts of Revelation Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Notions of sayr-u suluk Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Notions of Consciousness and Consciousness Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Mid-term
9. Week Notions of Knowledge and Hıqmat Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Sufism Institutions: Social Functions of Sects Preparation, After Class Study, Research
11. Week Dervish lodges and dervish lodges Preparation, After Class Study, Research
12. Week Issues of Sufism Thought: Being Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week The Matters of Sufistic Thought: The Truth (Knowledge), The Human Reminder Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Issues of Suleiman Sufism: Kerâmet, Rüya, Ricalül-Gayb, Silsile, İazazet, Istimdad, Tevessül, Teveccüh and Râbıta Preparation, After Class Study, Research
*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
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3 a
5 a
7 a
8 a
9 a
10 a
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Yılmaz, H. K. (2002): Anahatlarıyla Tasavvuf ve Tarikatlar. İstanbul: Ensar Yayınları.
  • Kara, M. (1983): Tasavvuf ve Tarikatlar Tarihi. İstanbul: Dergah Yayınları: 112.
  • Eraydın, S. (1981): Tasavvuf ve Tarikatlar. İstanbul: Marmara Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Yayınları: 82.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 9 9
Final 1 14 14
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0