Information Package / Course Catalogue
Classical Kalam Texts II
Course Code: İL336
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 evaluate sectarian differences in terms of the works and the treatment of topics.
3.Recognizes the different types of authorship that have emerged within the Kalam.
4.Recognizes the issues related to the field and gains the ability to think about these issues.
5.Can compare the Kalam texts of the mutaakhkhirin's period in terms of writing style and content.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.al-Ghazali / al-Iqtisâd fî al-Itiqâd
2.Fakhr al-Dîn al-Râzî / al-Muhassal
3.Sayyid Sharif Jurjani / Sharh al-Mevâqıf
4.Sa'd al-Dîn al-Taftazani / Sharh al-Aqaid
5.Nûr al-Dîn al-Sâbûnî /al-Bidâye fî usûli'd-dîn
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
References and Lecture Notes
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 2 - Theoretical
al-Ghazali / al-Iqtisâd fî al-Itiqâd
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 3 - Theoretical
al-Ghazali / al-Iqtisâd fî al-Itiqâd
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 4 - Theoretical
Fakhr al-Dîn al-Râzî / al-Muhassal
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fakhr al-Dîn al-Râzî / al-Muhassal
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 6 - Theoretical
Fakhr al-Dîn al-Râzî / al-Muhassal
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 7 - Theoretical
Nûr al-Dîn al-Sâbûnî /al-Bidâye fî usûli'd-dîn
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 8 - Theoretical
Nûr al-Dîn al-Sâbûnî /al-Bidâye fî usûli'd-dîn
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sayyid Sharif Jurjani / Sharh al-Mevâqıf
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sayyid Sharif Jurjani / Sharh al-Mevâqıf
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sayyid Sharif Jurjani / Sharh al-Mevâqıf
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sa'd al-Dîn al-Taftazani / Sharh al-Aqaid
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sa'd al-Dîn al-Taftazani / Sharh al-Aqaid
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
Week 14 - Theoretical
Course Overall Evaluation
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Scanning books, articles and digital content
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 - Theory141242
Seminar1415
Term Project1516
Reading50420
Individual Work50420
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)103
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026