Information Package / Course Catalogue
Social Psychology and Religion
Course Code: İL362
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 primary objective is to guide the student in considering the concepts used in the field of social psychology and the theories developed based on these concepts while analyzing or seeking to understand various dimensions of religious life.

Course Content

This course explores the historical development of social psychology, its position among other scientific disciplines, the methodologies it employs, as well as key topics such as social perception and attitude formation. The course aims to equip students with a social psychological perspective—not merely to repeat traditional knowledge, but to enable them to effectively utilize insights from the social sciences. Students will develop an understanding of how religious attitudes are formed, examine practical examples of how social psychology functions within religious services, and gain knowledge of religious communication techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts and theories of social psychology.
2.Identifies and evaluates the methods used in social psychology.
3.Analyzes the processes involved in the formation of beliefs and attitudes.
4.Interprets the effects of social influence and group dynamics on the individual.
5.Applies social psychological knowledge to religious communication and service contexts.
6.Evaluates the individual's relationships with the social environment based on scientific foundations.
7.Relates key concepts of social psychology to everyday life situations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2004). The New Human and Humans. İstanbul: Evrim Publications.
2.Hortaçsu, N. (2012). The Most Beautiful Psychology: Social Psychology. İstanbul: İmge Publications.
3.Ünlü, S. (Ed.). (2019). Social Psychology - Volume 2. Eskişehir: Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Publications.
4.Ünlü, S. (Ed.). (2019). Social Psychology - Volume 1. Eskişehir: Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Publications.
5.Güney, S. (2009). Social Psychology. Ankara: Nobel Publications.
6.Freedman, J. L., Sears, D. O., & Carlsmith, J. M. (2003). Social Psychology. Ankara: İmge Bookstore.
7.Bilgin, N. (2003). Dictionary of Social Psychology. İstanbul: Bağlam Publications.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Relationship of Psychology and Social Psychology with Theological Disciplines
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition and Importance of Social Psychology
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 3 - Theoretical
Methods Used in Social Psychology
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 4 - Theoretical
Factors Influencing the Formation of Beliefs and Attitudes
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 5 - Theoretical
Attitudes and Behavior
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 6 - Theoretical
The Lonely Person
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 7 - Theoretical
Obedience and Conformity
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 8 - Theoretical
Group Structure and Group Dynamics
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 9 - Theoretical
Social Group and the Individual
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 10 - Theoretical
Social Influence
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 11 - Theoretical
Social Power
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 12 - Theoretical
Physical Environment and the Individual
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 13 - Theoretical
Communication
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library Search
Week 14 - Theoretical
Helping Behavior and Social Life, and Overall Assessment
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Reading Book, Web and Library 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 - Theory144284
Assignment1224
Reading1224
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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