Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Sociology of Religion Studies
Course Code: FDB542
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 understand the sociological debates in the field of religion and society.

Course Content

To discuss the sociological developments in the field of religion and society, the changes and transformations that these developments have brought about in religious life, and to become aware of the concepts and theories related to the sociology of religion.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Osman DERTLİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the nature and dimensions of the Sociology of Religion.
2.Explains religion and developments in the religious field from a sociological perspective.
3.Learn the relevant concepts of the Sociology of Religion.
4.Knows the Basic Topics of Religious Sociology.
5.Realizes the dimensions of the relationship between religion and society.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Niyazi Akyüz, İ. Çapçıoğlu (eds.), Handbook of Sociology of Religion, Grafiker Publications, Istanbul, 2012. Ünver Günay, Sociology of Religion, İnsan Publications, Istanbul, 1998. Jachim Wach, Sociology of Religion (Trans. Ünver Günay), M.Ü.İ.F.V. Publications, Istanbul 1995. Marx Weber, Sociology of Religion, Yarın Publications, Istanbul, 2012. Mustafa Tekin, Sociology of Religion, Rağbet Publications,
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Birth and Development of Sociology and Sociology of Religion
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Birth and Development of Sociology and Sociology of Religion
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Birth and Development of Sociology and Sociology of Religion
Week 4 - Theoretical
Methods and Techniques
Week 5 - Theoretical
Social Structure and Religion
Week 6 - Theoretical
Social Change and Religion
Week 7 - Theoretical
Individual Change and Religion
Week 8 - Theoretical
Culture and Religion
Week 9 - Theoretical
Economy and Religion
Week 10 - Theoretical
Politics and Religion
Week 11 - Theoretical
Religious Groups
Week 12 - Theoretical
Daily Life and Religion
Week 13 - Theoretical
Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Religion
Week 14 - Theoretical
Religion and Social Problems; General evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143042
Assignment123036
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
3
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
3
3
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
3
3
4
4
OÇ-4
3
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026