Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sufi Music
Course Code: İLH416
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

Sufi music, in accordance with the Sufi philosophy in Islam, is a type of music made not for entertainment, but to make people aware of their servitude to Allah. It is done to express religious feelings.

Course Content

Information about the modes frequently used in religious music and studying the hymn repertoire. Explaining the forms in Turkish religious music.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.He/She has comprehensive theoretical and practical content knowledge of the field.
2.Can use his/her field knowledge in different work environments.
3.Can conduct practical scientific research.
4.Has scientific literacy competency to follow developments in his/her field and other disciplines.
5.He/She can use the knowledge he has in different work areas.
6.Has scientific literacy competency to follow developments in his/her field and other disciplines.
7.It distinguishes between correct knowledge, which takes its reference from the basic sources of religion, and beliefs, attitudes and behaviors based on superstition.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ahmet Hakkı Turabi, Ubeydullah Sezikli, Nuri Özcan, Turkish Religious Music Training Set Book with Maqams, YEDİPINAR Publication
2.Collective, Turkish Religious Music Handbook, Grafiker Publication
3.Ahmet Şahin Ak, Turkish Religious Music Mosque and Lodge Music, 2011, Akçağ Publications
4.İsmail Hakkı Özkan, Turkish Music Theories and Procedures, 1994 Ötüken Publication
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Information about the course content and resources. Connection of the course with other theology courses and introduction of its resources.
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 2 - Theoretical
The concept and nature of music
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 3 - Theoretical
Classification of music
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 4 - Theoretical
Early Sufi music
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 5 - Theoretical
Classical Period Sufi music
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 6 - Theoretical
Late Period Sufi music
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 7 - Theoretical
Recent Sufi music
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 8 - Theoretical
Various forms in Sufi music
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 9 - Theoretical
Resources on Sufi music
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examples from Turkish Sufi music
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examples from Turkish Sufi music
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examples from Turkish Sufi music
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examples of Sufi music
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 14 - Theoretical
End of Term General Evaluation
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
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
Assignment1808
Reading16612
Individual Work16612
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
4
4
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4
4
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4
4
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4
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5
4
4
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4
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4
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2026