Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Scales in Spiritual Counseling MDR512 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Ahmet SAPANCI
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to explore the theoretical and practical aspects of scales used in spiritual counseling, focusing on their applicability in evaluating clients' spiritual needs and developing the ability to interpret results effectively.
Course Content The course provides an overview of psychometric scales used in spiritual counseling processes, teaching their theoretical foundations and practical applications. It addresses tools that measure concepts such as spiritual well-being, meaning in life, forgiveness, self-compassion, and mindfulness. Emphasis is placed on validity and reliability criteria, cultural adaptation processes, and interpreting the results. Through practical exercises, students will learn to apply these scales effectively in client evaluations. Additionally, case studies will examine the integration of scale results into counseling processes.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 • Gain knowledge about selecting, applying, and interpreting scales in spiritual counseling.
2 Develop skills to integrate psychometric tools into client counseling processes.
3 • Learn to interpret results by considering cultural and individual differences.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week • The Role and Importance of Spirituality-Based Measurement Tools
2. Week • Scale Development Processes, Reliability, and Validity: General characteristics of scales used in spiritual counseling.
3. Week • Evaluating Spiritual Well-Being: Scales and application areas. A practical review of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale.
4. Week Measuring Belief, Religiosity, and Spirituality: The significance of belief attitudes in counseling processes.
5. Week The Role of Meaning in Life and the Search for Meaning in Counseling: Application and interpretation of the Meaning in Life scale.
6. Week Measuring Gratitude and Its Use in Counseling: Practical applications of gratitude scales.
7. Week The Role of Self-Compassion in Counseling: Practical application of the Self-Compassion Scale.
8. Week Midterm Review: Evaluation of the first seven weeks, including applied exercises and case analyses.
9. Week Measuring Forgiveness Tendencies: The relationship between forgiveness and spiritual development.
10. Week Assessing Coping with Stress in a Spiritual Context: Tools to evaluate coping strategies in spiritual counseling.
11. Week Evaluating Emotional Well-Being in Counseling: Practical scale applications.
12. Week The Relationship Between Mindfulness and Spiritual Orientation: Practical tools and analysis.
13. Week The Impact of Cultural Differences on Scale Applications: Adapting scales to local contexts.
14. Week • Case Study and Comprehensive Application: Scale selection, application, and evaluation of results.
*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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 0 0 0
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
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