Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Sociology of Religion ILA218 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) Öğretmen Ulviye EZERBOLATOĞLU (Bahar)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The basic concepts of sociology of religion are learned.
2 To recognize the position of religion in social life.
3 The relationship between religion as an institution and other social institutions is learned.
4 To have knowledge about contemporary religious movements.
5 To develops empathy towards different religions.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Sociology of religion as a science Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Religious institution and definition of religion Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week functions of religion Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week historical development of religion Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week classification of religions Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week structure of religion Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week impact of society on religion Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm
9. Week religious groups Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week the relationship between religion and value Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Religion and social charge Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week The relationship of religion with world Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week contemporary religious problems Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week contemporary religious movements 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
1 a
8 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
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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;
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 8 8
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0