Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Psychology of Religion ILA217 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Fatih AYDIN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Fatih AYDIN (Güz)
Goals To gain students the basics of religion psychology area of the basic principles and concepts with the aim
Course Content The psychology of religion, field and method, Dini inanç, Religious belief, Religious feeling, Religious thought, Religious behavior, Religious consciousness, Religious willpower Religious personage, Religious attitude, Human developmen and religion Mystical life, Apostasy, Abnormal Religious behavior, Mental healt and religious faith
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Recognizes resources on the subject.
2 Students will be knowled about concepts, theories and basic issues related to the psychology of religion.
3 Student explain to religious psychology topics representation in social life
4 Students compare and observe the effects of religion on the people
5 Describes the historical development of psychology.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The psychology of religion, purpose, relationship to other sciences Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Research methods of the psychology of religion Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week The elements of religious life; religious belief Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Religious thought, religious imagine, religious feeling Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week The results of the psychological foundations of worship Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Religious consciousness and religious willpower Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Religious personage and religious attitude Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Human developmental stages and religion Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Mystical life, the mystical psychology Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week The concept of apostasy and apostasy with the phases of the effective factors Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Abnormal religious thought and behaviour and their causes Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Ways to treat mental illnesses Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Mental health and religious faith Preparation, After Class Study
*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 a
3 a
5 a
10 a
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1. Hökelekli, Hayati, Psikolojiye Giriş, Diyanet Vakfı Yayınları, İstanbul, 2008. 2. Peker, Hüseyin, Din Psikolojisi, Çamlıca Yayınları, İstanbul, 2003
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. Fatih AYDIN 2.SINIF A GRUBU (N.Ö) Vize 40.00
Doç. Dr. Fatih AYDIN 2.SINIF A GRUBU (N.Ö) Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
Doç. Dr. Fatih AYDIN 2.SINIF B GRUBU (N.Ö) Vize 40.00
Doç. Dr. Fatih AYDIN 2.SINIF B GRUBU (N.Ö) Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
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
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 16.5 16.5
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0