Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
HISTORY OF RELIGIONS EDP309 5. Semester 4 + 0 4.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery This paper is located in divinty programme of Ankara university. therefore, the language of class is English. to fallow the method of student-centered education, researc projects, assignments, presantations etc. are regularly given to students.
Course Coordinator
Instructors Şahin KIZILABDULLAH
Assistants
Goals The basic purpose of this class is to give basic information on the major religions such as Christianity, Judaism, İslam and Hinduism and their philosophies. The process of evolution and progression of such religions, on the other hand, is a part of this paper.
Course Content Basic doctrines and bliefs of major religions of world are tought in this class. the scriptures, main sects and rituels of these religions are also included in this paper.
Learning Outcomes 1) will be able to get knowledge on bacis methods and sources of History of Religions
2) will be able to give information on major religions of world and their manin bliefs
3) will be able to compere between basic teachings of religions
4) will be able to comprehend the importance of this paper to make good connection with others

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Methodology of the class Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week What is the religion? Theories on origin of the religions: animism, hedonism, revelation etc. Basic features of major religions Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Demonstration

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Classification of Religions History of Judaism Basic teachings of Judaism: Testament, Holy Ground, Sin and Suffering, Salvation, Myths and Rituals Lecture; Demonstration
Brainstorming
 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Sacred texts of Judaism Concept of God in Judaism Main sects of Judaism Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Demonstration

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week History of Christianity, Basic teachings of Christianity: Sin and Suffering, Salvation, Myths and Rituals Question Answer; Demonstration
Brainstorming
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Sacred texts of Christianity Concept of God in Christianity Main sects of Christianity Lecture; Discussion; Demonstration

 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week What is the comparative method? Comparative approach: Judaism, Christianity and Islam Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Demonstration
Colloquium
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Term of Indian Religions History of Hinduism Basic teachings of Hinduism: samsara, karma, moksha, avatara, Myths and Rituals
Brainstorming; Speech Loop; Colloquium
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Sacred texts of Hinduism Concept of God in Hinduism Main sects of Hinduism Hinduism in today’s world Lecture; Discussion; Demonstration
Speech Loop
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week History of Buddhism Basic teachings of Buddhism: samsara, karma, nirvana, Myths and Rituals Lecture; Discussion; Demonstration
Debate
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Sacred texts of Buddhism Does Buddhism accept concept of God? Main sects of Buddhism Lecture; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Debate
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week budist muslim relations in Arakan / Mynamar, the historical bacground of arakan*burma Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Sikhism and Jainism: their history and basic beliefs Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Demonstration
Debate
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Quranic View of Jews, jews-muslim polemical issues, Jesus and Marry in both sacred texts, gospels and quran Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Speech Loop
 Homework Seminar

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Baki Adam, Dinler Tarihi El Kitabı, Ankara-2016
C. Kutlutürk, “A Critical Analysis of Akbar’s Religious Policy: Dini Ilahi”, Journal of International Relations and Diplomacy 4: 6 (2016), pp. 407-418.
Günay Tümer ve Abdurrahman Küçük, Dinler Tarihi, 1997

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 4
Homework 6 2
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 5 2
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 4 4
Seminar 1 4
Time to prepare for Quiz 1 4
Total Workload
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  • Sources Used in This Course
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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