Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : İL212 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 4 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 4 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 5 |
The course aims to equip students with the ability to approach religious subjects from a human-centered perspective, to develop awareness of their own religious experiences and behaviors, and to interpret and make inferences about the religious worlds of others based on this awareness.
This course explores the basic concepts, historical development, methodologies, and key areas of inquiry within the psychology of religion. It examines the psychological foundations of phenomena such as religious belief, religiosity, prayer, worship, and faith, which shape an individual's inner life. The course addresses the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions of religiosity and discusses their effects on personality development, social adjustment, and mental health. It also investigates religious development across life stages—including childhood, adolescence, and adulthood—as well as issues such as religious doubt and unbelief from a psychological standpoint. Topics such as fear of death, the psychological functions of prayer and worship, theories of religious motivation, and the role of religion in psychological well-being are also included. The course aims to provide a comprehensive and scientific understanding of the psychological impact of religion on human life.
| 1. | Applies research methods and techniques of the psychology of religion to gather and interpret information from both local and international sources. |
| 2. | Recognizes the history of the psychology of religion and its prominent representatives. |
| 3. | Uses scientific methods specific to the psychology of religion in interpreting human nature. |
| 4. | Analyzes and evaluates research in the field in terms of methodology and content. |
| 5. | Is aware of the similarities and differences between general psychology and the psychology of religion. |
| 6. | Approaches contemporary theories concerning religious life and behavior with a critical perspective. |
| 7. | Evaluates the positive and negative effects of religious beliefs and practices on personality. |
| 8. | Analyzes religious motivation, religious experience, faith, doubt and disbelief, prayer and worship, and religious aspects of developmental stages. |
| 9. | Interprets others' religious worlds by reflecting on their own religious experiences. |
| 10. | Produces scientific knowledge about the causes and factors underlying religious life and behavior. |
| 1. | Hökelekli, H. (2020). Introduction to the Psychology of Religion (8th ed.). Istanbul: DEM Publishing. |
| 2. | Hökelekli, H. (2008). Psychology of Religion (7th ed.). Ankara: Turkish Religious Foundation Publishing. |
| 3. | Tokur, B. (2020). The Psychology of Religion with Classical and Contemporary Topics. Ankara: Sonçağ Academy. |
| 4. | Ayten, A. (2017). Psychology of Religion: Psychological Approaches to Religion and Spirituality (4th ed.). Istanbul: İz Publishing. |
| 5. | Certel, H. (2011). Psychology of Religion. Isparta: Tuğra Offset. |
| 6. | Karacoşkun, M. D. (2021). Handbook of the Psychology of Religion (6th ed.). Ankara: Grafiker Publishing. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Attending Lectures | 1 | %5 |
| Verbal Examination | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 4 | 3 | 98 |
| Assignment | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Term Project | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Reading | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Individual Work | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 122 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | PÇ-16 | PÇ-17 | PÇ-18 | PÇ-19 | PÇ-20 | |
OÇ-1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
OÇ-3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-9 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-10 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |