Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Islam and Health MDR519 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Arş. Gör. HANDAN ZÜLAL ERSOY
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to address the concept of health from the Islamic perspective and to reveal the contribution of Islam to individual and community health and its impact on the phenomenon of spiritual counseling and guidance.
Course Content This course examines the concept of health in Islam, considering its physical, mental, and social dimensions, its contributions to individual and public health, and how this framework is reflected in spiritual counseling and guidance processes.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Recognizing the teachings of Islam about health.
2 Understanding the effect of Islam on individual and community health.
3 It analyzes the concept of body-mind unity in Islam.
4 It explains religious/spiritual coping mechanisms in health and illness processes.
5 It evaluates religious approaches to health in the context of spiritual counseling and guidance.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Islam and Health Concepts in Outline Research, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Religious, Individual and Social Context of Illness and Health Research, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Physical Health and Religion Research, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Mental Health and Religion Research, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week The Role of Religion in Understanding the Importance of Health Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Islamic Institutions and Health Research, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Islam, Spirituality and Healing Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Treatment with Music Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
9. Week Hospital Chaplaincy Research, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Death and Spiritual Life Research, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Tradition and Spiritual Guidance Research, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Religion and Health Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Health Services in the Islamic Tradition Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Mental Health and Religion Research, Other Activities, 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 Knowledge of Spiritual Counseling: Possess a deep understanding of theoretical and practical knowledge in spiritual counseling and guidance, and be able to develop solutions tailored to the spiritual needs of different individuals.
2 Interdisciplinary Approach: Integrate knowledge from various disciplines such as psychology, sociology, educational sciences, and religious studies to effectively use in spiritual counseling processes.
3 Ethics and Professionalism: Embrace the ethical principles in spiritual counseling and guidance, demonstrating a professional and culturally sensitive approach.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Gülüşan GÖCEN, Şükür Pozitif Psikolojisinden Din Psikolojisine Köprü, DEM Yayınları, 2014
  • Mustafa KOÇ, Nevzat GENCER (Ed.) Ruh Sağlığı ve Din, Ertem Kafkars Eğitim Yayınları.
  • Harold G. KOENİG, Saad S. AL-SHOHAIB, İslam ve Ruh Sağlığı, İz Yayıncılık.
  • Fazlurrahman, İslam Geleneğinde Sağlık ve Tıp, Ankara Okulu Yayınları.
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 4 4 16
Presentation (Preparation) 5 5 25
Other Activities 2 3 6
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