Information Package / Course Catalogue
Fundamental Problems of Philosophy of Religion
Course Code: FDB505
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To provide a philosophical analysis of religion and understand its nature. To demonstrate whether religious concepts can be philosophically justified. To examine the foundations and justifications of religious beliefs using a philosophical method. To analyze the phenomenon of religion and seek answers to the question of what religion is. To help students use and understand primary and secondary sources in the philosophy of religion.

Course Content

The roots of religion are deeply rooted in culture. What is religion? What is the origin and nature of religion? How have human beings conceptualized the religious dimension of human experience? The nature of religious language and the discourse about God. The problem of evil and theodicies offered in response to it. Religious diversity.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Acts rationally, objectively, comprehensively and consistently regarding religious beliefs.
2.Religion is understood correctly in individuals and societies.
3.Gains the opportunity to rethink different religious beliefs from a critical perspective
4.There are individuals who accept the debatability of religion and are open to criticism.
5.She acquires a modern belief that is compatible with science.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Reason and Faith, M. Peterson et al., Philosophy of Religion Handbook, Grafiker Publications, Necip Taylan, Philosophies of Religion in Islamic Thought, İFAV Publications, Hanifi Özcan, Religious Pluralism in Maturidi; A.J. Ayer, Language, Truth, and Logic, Paul Tillich, Philosophy of Religion, Paul Tillich, Dynamics of Faith; Etienne Gilson, The Dead End of Atheism; Mehmet Bayrakdar, Introduction to Philosophy of Religion; Turan Koç, Language of Religion; Turan Koç, The Idea of ??Immortality; Osman Bilen, Some Studies on Philosophy of Religion; Necip Taylan, The Problem of God; Bertrand Russell, Religion and Science; Etienne Gilson, God and Philosophy; Mehmet S. Aydın, God-
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is Religion? What is Philosophy? The Relationship Between Religion and Philosophy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Faith and Evidence: Evidentialism and Fideism
Week 3 - Theoretical
Conceptions of God
Week 4 - Theoretical
Proposed Evidence for the Existence of God
Week 5 - Theoretical
Attributes of God
Week 6 - Theoretical
Religious Language
Week 7 - Theoretical
Atheism and Its Evidence
Week 8 - Theoretical
The Problem of Evil
Week 9 - Theoretical
Revelation and Miracle
Week 10 - Theoretical
Religious Diversity
Week 11 - Theoretical
Death and Immortality
Week 12 - Theoretical
Religion and Science
Week 13 - Theoretical
Religion and Morality
Week 14 - Theoretical
Religion and Art
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Seminar1%30
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144056
Assignment118018
Midterm Examination124024
Final Examination124024
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
4
3
4
5
4
5
OÇ-2
4
3
4
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
5
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026