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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirituality and Meaning | MDR513 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face in classroom |
| Course Coordinator | Arş. Gör. HANDAN ZÜLAL ERSOY |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to provide the students who take the course with theoretical knowledge about the basic spiritual dynamics that make up the essence of human beings by considering them as a spiritual being. In addition, it is to gain the ability to interpret and explain the relationship between spirituality and meaning in the context of religious, philosophical, psychological and sociological theories about the search for meaning, which is at the beginning of the emotional needs and basic motives of human beings compatible with their existential purpose. |
| Course Content | This course examines the fundamental spiritual dynamics that shape human existence, considering humans as beings of meaning and spirituality, within the framework of concepts such as the search for meaning, values, beliefs, and inner integrity. The relationship between spirituality and meaning is explored through religious, philosophical, psychological, and sociological perspectives; the individual's existential purpose, emotional needs, and meaning-making processes are evaluated in both theoretical and practical dimensions. Furthermore, crises of meaning, the construction of life's meaning, and the reflections of these processes in the field of spiritual counseling and guidance are discussed. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | It explains the concepts of spirituality and meaning within the framework of interdisciplinary approaches. |
| 2 | It analyzes the relationship between the existential structure of human beings and their search for meaning. |
| 3 | It compares religious, philosophical, psychological, and sociological theories regarding the search for meaning. |
| 4 | It evaluates individuals' processes of making sense of their life experiences within the context of spiritual dynamics. |
| 5 | It interprets the relationship between spirituality and meaning in terms of spiritual counseling and guidance practices. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | The Existential Structure of Man | Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | Man as a Spiritual Being | Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Man as a Being of Emotion and Value | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 4. Week | Concepts of Spirituality and Meaning | Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Spirituality and Religious Values | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 6. Week | Spirituality and Moral Values | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 7. Week | Spirituality and Ideological Values | Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 8. Week | Man's Search for Meaning | Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | Meaning-Happiness Relation | Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 10. Week | Existence and Meaning Relation | Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | Meaninglessness | Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 12. Week | Ultimate Search for Meaning and Faith | Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | Ultimate Search for Meaning and Faith | Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | The Crisis of Meaning in Modern Times | Research, Other Activities |
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Communication Skills: Establish effective communication with clients, build trust, and exhibit an empathetic approach throughout the counseling process. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 | |
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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 | ||
