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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the Phenomenology of Religion | FDB 560 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Presentation, Problem Solving, Seminar, Homework. |
| Course Coordinator | Arş. Gör. HANDAN ZÜLAL ERSOY |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | To teach the historical development, current state, and religious phenomena of the phenomenology of religion. To highlight the differences between the phenomenology of religion and other methodologies. This course will examine the phenomenology of religion method used in the field of religious studies in general, and in the field of the history of religions in particular. |
| Course Content | This course addresses the definition, scope, and methodology of the phenomenology of religion. It examines religious phenomena such as the sacred, myth, ritual, worship, symbol, sacred space, and sacred time; and evaluates religious experiences in different religions from a comparative perspective. Furthermore, the course explores the place of the phenomenology of religion within the history of religions and religious studies, and its contributions to religious research, aiming to enable students to evaluate religious phenomena from an analytical and phenomenological perspective. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | It explains the basic concepts and methodology of the phenomenology of religion. |
| 2 | It analyzes religious phenomena from a phenomenological perspective. |
| 3 | It comparatively evaluates religious phenomena that occur in different religions. |
| 4 | It interprets the place of the phenomenology of religion within religious studies. |
| 5 | It critically evaluates the phenomenological approach to religion. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to the Phenomenology of Religion and Basic Concepts | Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | The Emergence and Development of the Phenomenology of Religion | Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | The Methodology of the Phenomenology of Religion | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | The Concept of the Sacred | Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Myth and Mythology | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | Ritual and Worship | Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | The Concept of Sacred Space | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 8. Week | The Concept of Sacred Time | Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | Religious Symbols | Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 10. Week | Religious Experience | Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | Comparative Approach in the Phenomenology of Religion | Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 12. Week | The Place of the Phenomenology of Religion within Religious Studies | Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | Criticisms of the Phenomenology of Religion | Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | General Evaluation of Course Topics | Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 2 | 6 | 12 | |
| Other Activities | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
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Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 153 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
