Information Package / Course Catalogue
Themed Tafsir
Course Code: İL454
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

Examining the Thematic Tafsir method, which makes the Qur'an interpretation subject-centered and which stands out in the modern period.

Course Content

The thematic interpretation method and the stages applied in this interpretation are examined, the issues taken into consideration in this interpretation method are discussed, and the criticisms directed towards this method are the subject of the course, and this method is examined practically through sample subjects.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the processes and conditions that paved the way for the emergence of thematic commentary.
2.Recognizes the characteristics and representatives of thematic commentary.
3.Knows the stages of the thematic commentary method.
4.Knows the criticisms directed at the thematic commentary method.
5.Reinforces her knowledge of this method with sample studies on thematic commentary.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Introduction to Themed Tafsir, İfav, İstanbul 2013.
2.Mustafa Müslim, al-Tafsir al-mavduî li-süver al-Qur'an al-Karim, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 2010.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Content of the course, its resources and its connection with other theology courses
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 2 - Theoretical
Themed commentary as a method of exegesis in the modern period
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 3 - Theoretical
Method of thematic commentary
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 4 - Theoretical
Identifying and classifying the verses
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 5 - Theoretical
Holistic approach
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 6 - Theoretical
Chronological reading
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 7 - Theoretical
Criticisms directed at the themed commentary
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 8 - Theoretical
The theme of Allah in the Quran
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 9 - Theoretical
The theme of angels in the Quran
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 10 - Theoretical
The theme of Satan in the Quran
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 11 - Theoretical
The theme of faith in the Quran
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 12 - Theoretical
The theme of unbelief in the Quran
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 13 - Theoretical
The theme of hypocrisy in the Quran
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Book, internet and library search
Week 14 - Theoretical
Overall Assessment
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Book, internet 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 - Theory143270
Individual Work7017
Practice Examination70214
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)101
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2026