Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Sociology of New Religious Movements
Course Code: SOS452
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To be informed of new religious movements in Continental Europe and USA from viewpoint of sociological theories.

Course Content

In this course, the topics, theories and analysis of New Religious Movement Sociology are discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Nilgün SOFUOĞLU KILIÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.(The students) explain causes of occurence of religious movements.
2.Analyze methods of invitation of religious movements.
3.learn dynamics of conversion, charisma and organizations.
4.semtinize formation of tariqas and communities.
5.associate religious movements with political and social events .
6.achieve sociological point of view for analysing other religious movements.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kirman, M.A. (2010) Yeni Dini Hareketler Sosyolojisi, Ankara: Birleşik Yayınları.
2.Köse, A. (2006) Milenyum Tarikatları: Batı’da Yeni Dini Akımlar, İstanbul: Truva Yayınları.
3.Yeni Dini Hareketler (2014). (Ed. S. Turan, F. Sancar), İstanbul, Açılım Kitap
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts and Emergence of New Religious Movement Sociology as a Discipline
Week 3 - Theoretical
Separation Points of New Religious Movements from Classical Religions
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sociological Theories: Brainwashing Theories and Critiques
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sociological Theories: Relative Deprivation Theories and Critiques
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sociological Theories: Rational Choice Theories and Critiques
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sociological Theories: Resource Mobilization and Critiques
Week 8 - Theoretical
Seculerism and New Religious Movements
Week 9 - Theoretical
Organization and Leadership in New Religious Movements
Week 10 - Theoretical
Dynamics of Membership in New Religious Movements
Week 11 - Theoretical
Methods of Winning Membership of New Religious Movements
Week 12 - Theoretical
Gender in New Religious Movements
Week 13 - Theoretical
Reasons for Success or Failure of New Religious Movements
Week 14 - Theoretical
Common Characteristics of Eastern Origin Religious Movements
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Seminar100220
Reading140342
Individual Work140114
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination116218
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)148
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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