Information Package / Course Catalogue
Classical Kalam Texts I
Course Code: İLH345
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The goal is to read and understand works given in the field of Kalam in their original language.

Course Content

Analyzing the characteristics and contents of classical theological texts and comparing works belonging to different sects.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognizes the basic works in the field of Kalam at a level that enables their use in scientific research.
2.Can compare early theological texts in terms of writing style and content.
3.Can evaluate sectarian differences in terms of the works and the treatment of topics.
4.Recognizes the different types of authorship that have emerged within the Kalam.
5.Recognizes the issues related to the field and gains the ability to think about these issues
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Risalah fî al-Qader / Hassan al-Basri
2.al-Fıqh al-Akbar / Abu Hanifa
3.al-İntisâr / Abu al-Huseyn al-Hayyat
4.Kitab at-Tawhid / Abu Mansur al-Maturidi
5.Bahr al-Kalam / Abu al-Muin al-Nasafi
6.al-Temhîd / Abu Bakr al-Bakıllani
7.al-Muhtasar fî Usul al-din / Qadi Abd al-Jabbar
8.al-Ibane an Usul al-Diyanah / Abu Musa al-Ashari
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Risalah fi al-Qader / Hassan al-Basri
Week 1 - Preparation Work
References and Lecture Notes
Week 2 - Theoretical
al-Fıqh al-Akbar / Abu Hanifa
Week 3 - Theoretical
al-Fıqh al-Akbar / Abu Hanifa
Week 4 - Theoretical
al-İntisar / Abu al-Huseyn al-Hayyat
Week 5 - Theoretical
al-Ibane an Usul al-Diyanah / Abu Musa al-Ashari
Week 6 - Theoretical
al-Ibane an Usul al-Diyanah / Abu Musa al-Ashari
Week 7 - Theoretical
Kitab at-Tawhid / Abu Mansur al-Maturidi
Week 8 - Theoretical
Kitab at-Tawhid / Abu Mansur al-Maturidi
Week 9 - Theoretical
Bahr al-Kalam / Abu al-Muin al-Nasafi
Week 10 - Theoretical
Bahr al-Kalam / Abu al-Muin al-Nasafi
Week 11 - Theoretical
al-Temhid / Abu Bakr al-Bakıllani
Week 12 - Theoretical
al-Temhid / Abu Bakr al-Bakıllani
Week 13 - Theoretical
al-Muhtasar fî Usul al-din / Qadi Abd al-Jabbar
Week 14 - Theoretical
al-Muhtasar fî Usul al-din / Qadi Abd al-Jabbar
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Reading71114
Individual Work72121
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)103
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2026