Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
PERSONAL FINANCE EMV101 1. Semester 0 + 2 0 2.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction English
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Elective
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals The aim of the course is to give students information about the theories of religion, peace and conflict and to focus on the role of religion in justifying, generating, shaping conflict, as well as in solving problems and shaping peace.
Course Content The content of this course includes theories of violence and peace; the function of religion in producing and shaping conflict, the role of religion in resolving existing conflicts and ensuring peace, the causes of human aggression and conflicts;the role of religion in the resolution of existing conflicts and in providing peace; causes of human aggression and conflicts; religion in conflict management and resolution; the relationship between media, religion and conflict.
Learning Outcomes 1) To have knowledge about the concepts and theories of violence, conflict and peace.
2) To have knowledge about the globalization and radical religious movements.
3) To examine the role of religion in generating and justifying violence as well as in existing conflict resolution.
4) To examine the justification of religion
5) To examines the relationship between media, religion and hate speech.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week An overview of the concepts of conflict, violence and peace Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
2. Week Definitions of religion Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
3. Week Conflict,violence and peace theories Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
4. Week Globalization and religion Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
5. Week Identity and Religion Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
6. Week Religion as a system Justifying Ideology Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
7. Week Power, politics and religion Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
8. Week Religion and Peacebuilding Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
9. Week The role of religion in creating solutions to conflicts Lecture; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
10. Week Culture, Traditions and Religion Lecture; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
11. Week Media and Religion Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
12. Week Religious motivated hate crimes and hate speech Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
13. Week Freedom of expression and belief and human rights Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
14. Week General Evaluation Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Ferguson, J. (1977). War and Peace in the World’s Religions [Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Galtung, J. (1969). Violence, Peace, and Peace Research. Journal of Peace Research,Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 167-191
Vanier, Jean. (1998) Becoming Human. Paulist Press.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4DK5
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PY2500000
PY3500000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 1
Homework 2 4
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 2 12
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload