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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Problem Areas of Psychology of Religion I | FDB 546 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | The course is delivered in a seminar format, and students are assigned homework and seminar projects. |
| Course Coordinator | Arş. Gör. HANDAN ZÜLAL ERSOY |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the methodological and theoretical problems encountered in the fundamental research areas of the psychology of religion. The course covers conceptual debates, measurement and evaluation issues, and methodological approaches that arise in research conducted in the field of the psychology of religion. Furthermore, it aims to enable students to approach the difficulties encountered in researching fundamental topics such as religious experience, religiosity, belief, attitudes, and behavior with a critical and analytical perspective. Within this framework, the course aims to help students identify the problem areas in the psychology of religion, evaluate the relevant literature, and analyze the theoretical debates in the field from a scientific perspective. |
| Course Content | This course addresses theoretical and methodological problems arising in the fundamental research areas of the psychology of religion. The course examines the subject matter, basic concepts, and research methods of the psychology of religion; discusses conceptual and measurement problems encountered in the scientific study of phenomena such as religiosity, religious experience, belief, religious attitudes, and behavior. Furthermore, quantitative and qualitative research methods used in the psychology of religion, scale development and measurement tools, and the impact of cultural and social context on research are evaluated. In addition, current theoretical debates and research problems in the field of the psychology of religion are discussed, aiming to enable students to approach these topics with a critical perspective. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Explains the basic concepts and research areas of the psychology of religion. |
| 2 | It defines the theoretical and methodological problems that arise in the field of psychology of religion. |
| 3 | It analyzes measurement and evaluation problems encountered in researching topics such as religiosity, religious experience, and religious behavior. |
| 4 | Evaluates the research methods used in the psychology of religion and the limitations of these methods. |
| 5 | It critically examines current debates and problem areas in the literature on the psychology of religion. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | The definition, scope, and development of the psychology of religion | Research |
| 2. Week | Basic concepts of religious psychology | Research |
| 3. Week | Research areas in the psychology of religion | Research, Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Methods and research approaches in the psychology of religion | Research, Other Activities |
| 5. Week | Measurement and evaluation problems in the psychology of religion | Research, Other Activities |
| 6. Week | The concept of religiosity and the problem of measuring religiosity | Research, Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Psychological examination of religious experience | Research, Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Problems encountered in researching religious attitudes and behaviors | Research, Other Activities |
| 9. Week | Research problems on the relationship between religion and personality | Research, Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Methodological issues in the context of the relationship between religion and mental health | Research, Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Theoretical and methodological problems encountered in religious development studies | Research, Other Activities |
| 12. Week | The relationship between culture, society, and religion in the psychology of religion | Research, Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Current debates and research issues in the psychology of religion | Research, Other Activities |
| 14. Week | General evaluation of course topics and discussion of seminar presentations | Research, Other Activities |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ1: To develop his knowledge in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the level of expertise, based on the information he obtained during his undergraduate period. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | PQ2: To gain the ability to act according to the awareness of individual and social responsibility by complying with the rules of professional ethics in the process from the selection of the subject in research on Philosophy and Religious Studies to the conclusion of the research and its presentation to the public. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | PQ3: To learn basic knowledge and approaches in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies and to acquire the ability to use the knowledge of the field for the benefit of individuals and society. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | PQ4: In addition to historical information about the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies, to gain the ability to follow current developments in the field and evaluate it in terms of our country's conditions. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | PQ5: To have the ability to evaluate and interpret the knowledge and skills produced in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies with a critical approach. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | PQ6: To have the ability to use the notion gained in the field of Philosophy and Religious Studies in the field of religious services and religious education. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | PQ7: To gain the ability to access information sources related to the academic field, examine and evaluate them, and use them to solve the problems they address. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | PQ8: To have the ability to offer solutions to individual and social problems encountered today, using the Philosophy and Religious Studies Notion. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 36 | |
| Interview | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 2 | 4 | 8 | |
| Other Activities | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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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 | ||
