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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Traditions and Scholars | MDR510 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation, Problem Solving, Seminar, Homework. |
| Course Coordinator | Arş. Gör. Muhammed Tayyib BARIŞAN |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | To examine the approaches of key schools and figures in the history of Islamic thought regarding human nature, psychology, and spiritual development; and to evaluate the contribution of this heritage to contemporary spiritual care processes. |
| Course Content | This course focuses on the unique approaches to human nature developed by the foundational figures and schools of the Islamic intellectual tradition. The theoretical framework consists of the soul (nafs) theories of philosophers such as Al-Kindi, Al-Farabi, and Ibn Sina, alongside the moral psychology of Al-Ghazali and the existential quest for meaning by thinkers like Rumi, Ibn Arabi, Yunus Emre, and Al-Qunawi. Furthermore, the spiritual journey (sayr al-suluk) methods, forms of worship, and spiritual disciplines of Sufi orders such as Mawlawiyya, Qadiriyya, Yasawiyya, and Naqshbandiyya are analyzed in the context of individual motivation, spiritual growth, and character building. Throughout the course, the mystical experiences and the ideal of the "perfect human" (al-insan al-kamil) offered by this traditional heritage are reinterpreted as concrete psychological perspectives and practical models applicable to contemporary spiritual care and counseling processes. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Explains the development of core concepts in Islamic thought such as nafs (self), ruh (spirit), qalb (heart), and aql (intellect). |
| 2 | Compares the ways classical philosophers and sufis evaluate human behavior and mental health. |
| 3 | Comprehends the spiritual education methods of traditions such as Mawlawiyya, Naqshbandiyya, and Yasawiyya. |
| 4 | Interprets the impact of mystical experiences and forms of worship on an individual's psychological motivations. |
| 5 | Gains the ability to use traditional teachings as tools for guidance in the field of spiritual counseling. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 0. Week | General Evaluation | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 1. Week | ntroduction: The Conception of Human in Islamic Thought | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 2. Week | Al-Kindi, Al-Farabi, and Ibn Sina: Mind and Mental Health | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 3. Week | Al-Ghazali: Diseases of the Heart and Methods of Healing | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Ibn Arabi and Al-Qunawi: Being and the Quest for Meaning | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 5. Week | Rumi and Yunus Emre: Love and Self-Knowledge | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 6. Week | Rumi and Yunus Emre: Love and Self-Knowledge | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Yasawiyya and Khurasan Sufis: Service and Ethics | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Mawlawiyya and Qadiriyya: Ritual and Motivation | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 9. Week | Naqshbandiyya: Silence and Inner Awareness | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Spiritual Crises: Patience, Trust, and Contentment | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Traditional Psychotherapy: Al-Balkhi and Al-Razi | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Use of Classical Texts and Stories in Spiritual Care | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Future Perspective: Synthesis of Tradition and Modernity | Preparation, After Class Study, 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. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Ethics and Professionalism: Embrace the ethical principles in spiritual counseling and guidance, demonstrating a professional and culturally sensitive approach. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Research and Application Competence: Follow current research in the field of spiritual counseling and apply this research into practical settings. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Communication Skills: Establish effective communication with clients, build trust, and exhibit an empathetic approach throughout the counseling process. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Professional Development: Continuously follow advancements in the field of spiritual counseling and improve and update professional skills. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Homework | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Research | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 1 | 13 | 13 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Midterm Preparation | 1 | 26 | 26 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total Workload | 153 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
