Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
History of Religions II ILA312 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Aykut özer (Bahar), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Aykut özer (Güz), Prof. Dr. Hamza AKTAŞ (Bahar)
Assistants Prof. Dr. Hamza AKTAŞ (Bahar)
Goals Living in the world of religion, informing about religions into a universal category
Course Content The emergence of Buddhism as a religion; The difference from other Indian religions; Jewish principles of faith that historical stage and spent; principles of faith; denominations (ancient and modern); situation today; Hz. Jesus and the emergence of Christianity as a religion; historical periods spent; Formation of the principles of belief; denominations (ancient and modern); Christianity's place in today's world.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Buddhism originated in India and the emergence of a universal religion and Hinduizm'l recognize their common and different sides.
2 It teaches the emergence and development process of religions
3 It describes the basic starting point of revelation and it's source
4 It describes the starting point of the God-human relationship and it's boundaries
5 It reveals the necessity of Religion-human relations
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week General acquaintance with Buddhism; life of Buddha and history of Buddhism Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week As a religion Buddhisms principles of belief; its sacred books; its place in our modern world Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Who is Jew; the statements that was used for Jews Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week History of Jews/Judaism; Jewish sect (ancient and modern); principles of belief; the conception of God Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Understanding of Angel, revelation; its sacred books; biblical criticism Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Worship in Judaism, pilgrimage and festivals of Jews Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Other religions according to jews/judaism Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Mid terms
9. Week Introduction to the Christianity (Christian word, as a founder person Jesus Christ); history of Christianity Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week History of Christianity Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Formation of Christian principles of belief and Councils; the conception of God Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Understanding of Its Sacred books, revelation, angel and other world Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Christian prayers and Sacraments Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week General evaluation 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
5 a
7 a
8 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
  • Fuat Aydın, Yahudilik, İnsan Yayınları, İstanbul 2004. Ömer Hılmi Budda, Dinler Tarihi, İstanbul 1937. Ali Erbaş, Hıristiyanlık, insan yayınları, İstanbul
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