Information Package / Course Catalogue
Existence Theories in Islamic Thought
Course Code: FDB502
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 examine the existential theories of Islamic schools of thought with their main determinants and different aspects, and to provide a foundation for graduate students who will study in the field of the history of Islamic thought by examining the works and views of prominent thinkers on this subject from a critical perspective.

Course Content

Schools of Islamic Thought in the Classical Period, Theology and Theories of Being of Theologians, Theories of Being of Sufism and Sufis, Theories of Being of Philosophy and Philosophers, Research-Analysis and Criticism.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mustafa KOÇAK
Learning Outcomes
1.It investigates the meanings attributed to the concept of existence and the classifications of existence in Islamic thought.
2.Examines the existential theories of Islamic schools of though
3.Analyzes the differences between the understanding of existence of theologians, Sufis and philosophers.
4.He/she gets to know prominent Islamic thinkers on the subject of existence and their works.
5.She evaluates the development of existential theories in Islamic thought and the interaction between schools.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.W. Montgomery Watt, Islamic Philosophy and Theology.
2.Frank Griffel, The Philosophical Theology of Ghazali
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of the Course Topic and Resources
Week 2 - Theoretical
Meanings Ascribed to the Concept of Existence in Islamic Thought
Week 3 - Theoretical
Classifications of Being in Islamic Thought
Week 4 - Theoretical
Existence Theories of Islamic Schools of Thought
Week 5 - Theoretical
Existence Theories of Islamic Schools of Thought
Week 6 - Theoretical
Existence Theories of Islamic Schools of Thought
Week 7 - Theoretical
Midterm exam/assessment
Week 8 - Theoretical
Kindi’s Views
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Line of Farabi and Ibn Sina
Week 10 - Theoretical
The Line of Farabi and Ibn Sina
Week 11 - Theoretical
The Relationship between Theology, Sufism and Philosophy: Ghazali's Understanding of Being
Week 12 - Theoretical
The Relationship between Theology, Sufism and Philosophy: Ghazali's Understanding of Being
Week 13 - Theoretical
Suhrawardi and Ibn Arabi
Week 14 - Theoretical
Overall rating
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Seminar1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143042
Assignment218036
Midterm Examination124024
Final Examination124024
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
5
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-2
3
5
4
4
2
2
OÇ-3
2
3
5
3
5
2
OÇ-4
2
3
3
3
5
5
OÇ-5
1
3
2
4
4
3
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2026