Information Package / Course Catalogue
Systematic Kalam I
Course Code: İLH212
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim is to provide students with proficiency in scientific methods within the framework of reason and transmission, on the history of the science of Kalam, which deals with the principles of Islamic belief and the evidence of these principles, and on the problems of divinity.

Course Content

In this course, the definition of kalam, its history, periods, schools, important representatives and issues related to divinity will be discussed systematically with religious texts and rational evidence.

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.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.
3.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.
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.He/she exhibits behaviors that set an example for the society with his/her 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.
6.Determines the learning needs of those under his/her responsibility, manages their learning processes and plans activities for their personal and professional development.
7.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.
8.Has awareness about the effects and legal consequences of religious understanding and practices on a universal and social scale (security, health, economy, environment, etc.).
9.He uses his theoretical and practical knowledge of textbooks containing current information in the field of theology, application tools and scientific research methods and techniques, in the fields of education, research and community service.
10.Has an open attitude towards changing life and innovation; is aware of social, economic, legal and political developments.
11.Works independently by taking individual initiative or takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex religious issues encountered in the social sphere.
12.It conducts interdisciplinary research - examination, interpretation and analysis by establishing relationships with sub-branches of theology and other fields of science.
13.Participates in various social, cultural and artistic events in its field; Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and questioning.
14.It considers social, cultural, scientific and moral values ????in the collection, analysis, interpretation, announcement and use of the results in the field of theology.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Systematic Kalam, Abdulhamit SİNANOĞLU, Hikmetevi Publisher, Konya, 2022
2.Kitâbu't-Tevhîd, Ebû Mansûr el-Mâtüridî, trans. Bekir Topaloğlu, İsam Publisher, Ankara, 2009
3.Bekir Topaloğlu, Introduction to the Science of Kalam, Istanbul: Damla Publishing House, 2012
4.Şerafettin Gölcük, Süleyman Toprak, Kalam: History-Schools-Problems, Konya: Tekin Publisher, 2001
5.Cağfer Karadaş, History of Kalam in Outline, İstanbul, Ensar Publisher, 2015
6.Ahmed Saim Rehber, Introduction to Islamic Faith and Kalam in Outline, Istanbul: Ensar Publisher, 1987
7.Abdullatif el-Harputî, Introduction to the Science of Kalam, Edited by Fikret Karaman, Istanbul, Çelik Publishing House, 2016
8.Şerafettin Gölcük, Kalam History, Konya, Esra Publications, 1992
9.Kolektif, Islamic Faith, ed: Yasin Ulutaş, Konya, Kitap Dünyası, 2023
10.W. Motgomery Watt, Formation Period of Islamic Thought, Sarkaç Publications, trs.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Introduction to the science of Kalam (definition of the science of Kalam, its subject, purpose, method, other names, etc.)
Week 2 - Theoretical
The birth and formation of Kalam science
Week 3 - Theoretical
Periods of Kalam (earlier, later, new ilm-i Kalam)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Internal and external factors that led to the birth of Kalam
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ash'arism and some of its important representatives (Aş'ari, Bakıllânî, Cüveynî, GazzâlÎ, Fahreddîn er-Râzî, etc.)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Maturidiism and some of its important representatives (Maturidi, Nesafi, Pezdevi, etc.)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Other Theological Schools and Their Representatives in the Islamic World (Khwariism, Shia, Murjiah, Cebriyye, Mu'tazila)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Modern Period theological thought
Week 9 - Theoretical
God's existence, unity and attributes
Week 10 - Theoretical
Evidence of the existence and unity of Allah
Week 11 - Theoretical
Fate, Human Actions, Will and Freedom Problems of Human
Week 12 - Theoretical
The Matter of ending and sustenance
Week 13 - Theoretical
Concepts of hüsün-kubuh, guidance-misguidance
Week 14 - Theoretical
The Question of Hikmat and illat
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Reading62224
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)103
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