Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION İLH214 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors MUALLA YILDIZ
Assistants
Goals Psychology of religion aims to investigate religious feelings, thoughts and behaviours.
Course Content The topics of Psychology of Religion can be listed as follows:1.The Science of Psychology of Religion, 2. Methods Used in the Field of Psychology of Religion, 3. Studies of Western Scientists on Psychology of Religion, 4. Studies of Muslim Scientists on Psychology of Religion, 5.Religiosity; Sources, Dimensions, Models and Measurement, 6.The Effects of Religiosity: Religious Coping Styles and Resilience / Psychological Resilience, 7.Attachment Theory and Attachment to God, 8. Object Relations Theory and Formation of God Image, 9. Cognitive Development and Cognitive Theories of Religious Development, 10.Management of Death Anxieties, 11.Attribution Theory and Attributions to God, 12. Belief and Value, 13.Conversion, Hybrid Religion, and Repentance 14. Spiritually Sensitive Psychology Schools,
Learning Outcomes 1) Learn the field of psychology of religion in general terms
2) Have detailed information about the historical process and the stages of psychology of religion.
3) Know the basic theories and terminology used in psychology of religion
4) Know the purpose of the science of Psychology of religion
5) Evaluate the approaches to the psychology of religion and comprehends the basic approach of an independent discipline.
6) Develops a scientific perspective on the field.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week The Science of the Psychology of Religion Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week The Research Methods Used in Psychology of Religion Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week The studies of Western scholars and on Psychology of Religion Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Role Play
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week The studies of Islamic scholars on Psychology of Religion Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion; Role Play
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week The Dimesion of Religiosity: It's Resources, Models, Measurement. Lecture; Discussion; Case Study
Buzz Group
Scenario Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week The Effects of Religiosity: Religious Coping Styles and Resilience/Psychological Resilience Lecture; Case Study
Brainstorming
Scenario Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Attachment Theory and Attachment to God Lecture; Question Answer; Case Study

Storyline 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Object Relations Theory and the Formation of the Image of God Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Cognitive Development and Cognitive Theories of Religious Development Lecture; Case Study
Speech Loop; Buzz Group; Workshop
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Studies on death and fear of death: Terror Management Lecture; Problem Solving; Case Study

Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Object Relations Theory and the Formation of the Image of God Lecture; Case Study
Buzz Group
Storyline; Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Belief and Value Lecture; Discussion
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Religious Conversion, Hybrid religion, and repentance Lecture; Question Answer; Case Study

Scenario Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Spirituality sensive psychology schools Lecture; Case Study; Role Play
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Allport W. Gordon. Birey ve Dini, Trans. Bilal Sambur, İstanbul: Elis Yayınları, 2005.
Ayten, Ali. Psikoloji ve Din/ Psikologların Din ve Tanrı Görüşleri, İstanbul: İz Yayıncılık, 2010.
Cirhinlioğlu, Fatmagül. Din Psikolojisi, Ankara: Nobel Yayınları, 2010.
Fromm, Erich. Psikanaliz Ve Din, Trans. Aydın Arıtan, İstanbul: Yön Mabaası, 1993
Hökelekli, Hayati. Din Psikolojisine Giriş, İstanbul: DEM yayınları, 2010.
Özdoğan, Öznur. Mutluluğu Seçiyorum, Ankara: Özdenöze Yayınları, 2010.
Paloutzian, R. F., (1996). Invitation to the psychology of religion, 2nd. ed. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Pargamament, K., (1997). The Psychology Religion and Coping: Theory, Research and Practice, New York, The Guilford Press.
Poloma, M. M., & Gallup, G. H., (1991). Varieties of Prayer: A Survey Repost, Philadelphia, Trinity Press International.
Spilka, Bernard, & Ralph, W. Hood, & Bruce, Hunsberger, & Richard Gorsuch, (1985). The Psychology of Religion, Third Edition: An Empirical Approach, New York/London, The Guildford Press.
Yıldız, Mualla. Suç ve Yükleme, Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları, 2020.

Material Sharing
bağlanma kuramı
Din Psikolojisi ders notu
dindarlık ve cinsiyetçilik
dini başa çıkma
dini tecrübe
ilahi adalet
kitap
pastoral psikoloji
yükleme/atıf kuramı

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 5 1
Midterm Exam 1 4
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 4
1 2
Dönem Sonu Sınavı (DSS) 1 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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Course Information
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  • Weekly Topics (Content)
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  • Material Sharing
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload