Information Package / Course Catalogue
The World's Living Religions
Course Code: İL483
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

To learn about religions that continue to exist and influence people's lives today.

Course Content

The main religions that continue to exist today.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.She uses her theoretical and practical knowledge of textbooks containing current information in the field of theology, application tools and scientific research methods and techniques, in the fields of education, research and community service.(dişil)
2.It determines the learning needs of those under its responsibility, manages the learning processes and plans activities for their personal and professional development.
3.Has an open attitude towards changing life and innovation; is aware of social, economic, legal and political developments.
4.It conducts interdisciplinary research - examination, interpretation and analysis by establishing relationships with sub-branches of theology and other fields of science.
5.Participates in various social, cultural and artistic events in its field; Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and questioning.
6.It considers social, cultural, scientific and moral values ??in the collection, analysis, interpretation, announcement and use of the results in the field of theology.
7.Selects, uses and develops appropriate tools for the field of theology and uses the information and information technologies required by the field at an advanced level.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Living World Religions, Ed. Şinasi Gündüz, Religious Commission, Ankara, 2023.
2.Fuat Aydin, Judaism, Human Publications, Istanbul 2010.
3.Introduction to Islam, Youth's Knowledge of Islam, Presidency of Religious Affairs
4.Cafer Sadık Yaren, Islam and the Other, Kaknüs Publications, Istanbul.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The emergence of the history of religions as a branch of science and its characteristics, the relationship of the “Living World Religions” course with other fields of theology
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 2 - Theoretical
The concept of religion, definitions and classifications of religion
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 3 - Theoretical
Hinduism (history-belief principles, current situation)
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 4 - Theoretical
Buddhism (history-belief principles, current situation)
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 5 - Theoretical
Jainism, Sikh Religion (history-basis of belief)
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 6 - Theoretical
Confucianism-Taoism (history-basis of belief, current situation)
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 7 - Theoretical
Shintoism and Zen Buddhism (history-basis of belief, current situation)
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 8 - Theoretical
Judaism (history, principles of belief)
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 9 - Theoretical
Christianity (History and principles of belief)
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 10 - Theoretical
Judaism and Christianity's view of other religions
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 11 - Theoretical
Islam (historical)
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 12 - Theoretical
Faith principles of Islam
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 13 - Theoretical
Islam's view of other religions
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
Week 14 - Theoretical
Overall Assessment
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet, and Literature Review
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 - Theory144398
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
OÇ-6
5
4
5
5
5
OÇ-7
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026