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Objectives of the Course

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Learning Outcomes
1.To learn the words used to express religion and their common meanings
2. To have knowledge about belief systems of different cultures
3.To comprehend the cultural assets, architectural spaces and elements of the religions of domestic and foreign tourists and related elements
4. To recognize and understand the religions that exist or disappear in the world
5. To understand the place and importance of the concept of religion in terms of culture
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gündüz, Ş. (2007) Yaşayan Dünya Dinler, Diyanet Yayınları, Ankara
2.Sarıkçıoğlu, E. (1999) Başlangıçtan Günümüze Dinler Tarihi, Isparta
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Religion word, origin, definition; religions and classifications
Week 2 - Theoretical
History of religions, basic features, methodological approaches, relationship and difference with other sciences
Week 3 - Theoretical
Polytheist and monotheist approaches to the origin of religion
Week 4 - Theoretical
Prehistoric belief systems
Week 5 - Theoretical
The first religions and cultures of Anatolia
Week 6 - Theoretical
Religions of Mesopotamia
Week 7 - Theoretical
Zoroastrianism principles of faith, worship and practices
Week 8 - Theoretical
General review / Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Religions of India
Week 10 - Theoretical
Religions of Far Eastern cultures
Week 11 - Theoretical
The belief systems of ancient Turks
Week 12 - Theoretical
Judaism
Week 13 - Theoretical
Christianity
Week 14 - Theoretical
İslam
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment110111
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)99
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