Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Principles of Islamic Worship
Course Code: İLH105
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Students should be able to learn the concept of religion, the function of religion and its importance for humans, the major religions of today and the common moral principles in religions, as well as the basic principles of belief in the Islamic religion regarding divinity, prophethood and the afterlife, and the issues that constitute their subheadings, and reach a level where they can discuss and produce ideas about these issues. is intended to arrive.

Course Content

This course will cover the etymology of the concept of religion, its definitions, its function, its place and importance in human life, the religions alive today and the common principles of religions, the basic principles of belief of the Islamic religion, basic concepts such as faith, Islam, monotheism, blasphemy, shirk, apostasy, creed, sin, etc. It includes topics such as the existence and attributes of Allah, Prophethood issues, prayer and the importance of prayer, issues related to the existence of the Doomsday and the afterlife, questioning the deeds of the afterlife, intercession, sirat, hawz, heaven and hell.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mehmet ÖZEL
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the basic concepts in the field of theology and has a good command of the relationships between concepts
2.It follows theoretical and practical information in the field of theology and shares this information with experts and non-experts and organizations in the relevant field.
3.He exhibits behaviors that set an example for the society with his attitudes and behaviors in line with the requirements of the theological knowledge he/she has acquired. It supports the universality of social and cultural rights, gains awareness of social justice, and protects historical and cultural heritage
4.Has the ability to identify, define, critically evaluate, interpret, formulate and solve classical and current religious issues; For this purpose, it selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods.
5.It shares the knowledge and skills in the field of theology and the solutions proposed by scientific methods to the problems in the field with relevant people and institutions through various communication tools.
6.Has awareness about the effects and legal consequences of religious understanding and practices on a universal and social scale (security, health, economy, environment, etc.).
7.It determines the learning needs of those under its responsibility, manages the learning processes and plans activities for their personal and professional development.
8.He uses his theoretical and practical knowledge of textbooks containing up-to-date information in the field of theology, application tools and scientific research methods and techniques, in the fields of education, research and community service.
9.Has an open attitude towards the changing and developing world; is aware of social, economic, legal and political developments.
10.Works independently by taking individual initiative or takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex religious issues encountered in the social sphere.
11.It conducts interdisciplinary research - examination, interpretation and analysis by establishing relationships with the sub-branches of theology and other fields of science.
12.Participates in various social, cultural and artistic events in its field; Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and questioning.
13.It considers social, cultural, scientific and moral values ????in the collection, analysis, interpretation, announcement and use of the results in the field of theology.
14.Selects, uses and develops appropriate tools for the field of theology and uses the information and information technologies required by the field at an advanced level.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Islamic Faith Principles Handbook, Ed. Şaban Ali Düzgün, Graphic Publisher, 2013
2.Faith Priciples in İslam, Prof. Dr. İlyas Çelebi, Prof. Dr. Bekir Topaloğlu, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Şevki Yavuz, Çamlıca Publisher, 2019
3.İslamic Faith Principles, ed: Fadıl Aygan-Mahmut Çınar, Beyan Publisher, 2022
4.İslam Akaidi, Ed: Yasin Ultaş, Kitap Dünyası, 2024
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Definition of Religion and Faith, content and types of faith
Week 2 - Theoretical
Faith-Islam and faith-deed relationship
Week 3 - Theoretical
Blasphemy, polytheism, apostasy, concepts and types of polytheism
Week 4 - Theoretical
The existence of Allah and the evidence of the existence of Allah
Week 5 - Theoretical
Allah's names and personal attributes
Week 6 - Theoretical
God's concrete, actual and informed attributes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Belief in Destiny and Destiny, Human Actions and Freedom of Will
Week 8 - Theoretical
The importance of belief in fate in world life
Week 9 - Theoretical
Belief in prophets, miracles and characteristics of miracles
Week 10 - Theoretical
Belief in books and the characteristics of divine books
Week 11 - Theoretical
Belief in angels, characteristics and types of angels
Week 12 - Theoretical
Belief in the afterlife and the stages of the afterlife
Week 13 - Theoretical
Accounting, distribution of deed books, trial balance, intercession
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sirat, Havz, Purgatory, heaven, hell and their features
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143156
Reading3116
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)70
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2026