Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION I İLH215 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery This course is taught through the theoretical explanation of the lecturer, discussion and example of various aspects of the subject.
Course Coordinator
Instructors Selman YILMAZ
Assistants
Goals It is aimed to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes related to religious groupings as well as religion and society relations,social nature and changes of religious beliefs, worships and practices.
Course Content The basic concepts, theories and theoreticians of sociology, history of sociology and sociology of religion, religion and society interaction, the effects of religion on society and the effects of society on religion are examined in various dimensions.
Learning Outcomes 1) Comprehends the content and studies of sociology of religion
2) Knows the theoretical approaches in sociology of religion and evaluates the differences between them
3) Evaluates various aspects of sociology, society and sociology of religion.
4) Knows methodology of sociology of religion.
5) Interpret religious issues with social content from a scientific point of view.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introducing and introducing the content of the course Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Debate
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
Social Change and Religion Lecture; Question Answer

 Homework
2. Week Relation to sociology and religion Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Debate
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework
3. Week Social interaction and religion Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework
4. Week Social behavior patterns and religion Question Answer; Problem Solving; Case Study
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Debate
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Socio-cultural context and religion Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Debate
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework
6. Week Social structure, institutions and religion Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Social construcion of religious social reality Case Study
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week A Critical approach to religious social reality Discussion
Colloquium; Debate; Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Social time and religion Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Social place and religion Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Religious socialization Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Colloquium; Debate
Case Based Learning 		Homework
12. Week Religion or cult? Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Opinion Pool; Colloquium; Debate
Project Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Social life affecting religion Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play
Debate
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Religion affecting social life Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Colloquium; Debate
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Inger Furseth & Pal Repstad, Din Sosyolojisine Giriş: Klasik ve Çağdaş Kuramlar, Birleşik Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara 2011.
Mehmet Ali Kirman, Din Sosyolojisi Terimler Sözlüğü, Rağbet Yayınları, İstanbul 2011.
Niyazi Akyüz & İhsan Çapcıoğlu (ed.), Ana Başlıklarıyla Din Sosyolojisi (4. Baskı), Grafiker Yayınları, Ankara 2012.
Niyazi Akyüz & İhsan Çapcıoğlu (ed.), Din Sosyolojisi El Kitabı, Grafiker Yayınları, Ankara 2012.
Phil Zuckerman, Din Sosyolojisine Giriş (3. Baskı), Birleşik Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara 2012.
Ünver Günay, Din Sosyolojisi, İnsan Yayınları, İstanbul 2001.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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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 1 5
Midterm Exam 1 5
Final Exam 1 5
1 1
1 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload