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| Unit | FACULTY OF THEOLOGY |
| THEOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | IHS427 |
| Name | Religion and Mythology |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AHMET MÜNİR YILDIRIM |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AHMET MÜNİR YILDIRIM
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Comparison of similarities and diversities of the religion and the mythology.
Course Content
Aim of this lesson is to lay stress on common concepts in religion and mythology. Approaches of Religion and Mythology to the God, Universe and Human beings are entreated. This lesson includes understandings about the God among the different cultures and religions. Narratives about the creation of universe and human beings are thought. The Flood and Sacred Narratives about different aspects of life are included.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students are informed about the common concepts of religion and mythology |
| LO02 | Students also evaluates the concept of God in religions and mythologies. |
| LO03 | They compare the both viewpoints on creation of Universe and Human beings. |
| LO04 | They learn the narratives about the Flood myths around the world and Heroes and their deeds. |
| LO05 | They compare the methods of Religions and Mythology and they deduce main ideas from those narratives. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Describes the main concepts, sources, principles, values, and philosophy of the Religion of Islam. | 2 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the effects of the phenomenon of religion on the forming of structure, changing, and progression of the society and human being. | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Explains the processes of the forming and developing of Islamic history and civilization. | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Describes socio-cultural, religious, political, and economic structures of the Islamic societies. | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Reads, explains, and interprets the main religious texts. | 2 |
| PLO06 | - | Reaches the true religious knowledge by using scientific methods and techniques, and evaluates and uses that knowledge. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Determines the main religious problems and produces some solutions according to modern needs. | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Acquires knowledge and skills in the fields of Islamic history, culture, art, and literature. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Conveys the accumulations acquired to the religious field. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Classifies and examines the accumulation of knowledge and historical experience acquired in the history of Islamic sciences. | 2 |
| PLO11 | - | Supports attitudes and acts fitted to the unifying, integrating and reconciling role of religious values in society. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Expresses truly Islam in terms of belief, worship, moral and acts and procedures. | 3 |
| PLO13 | - | Realizes that religion, science, art, philosophy, and moral are mutually complementary elements and that they must be considered as a whole. | 5 |
| PLO14 | - | Respects the beliefs and the values attributed holiness, and supports the culture of coexisting. | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Improves professional development, as well as interest in accordance with the capabilities of scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields constantly itself by identifying learning needs. | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Works in the fields of practical religious services, religious education and teaching. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myth and Mythology | Prof.Remzi Duran (Edt), Din ve Mitoloji, Mit, Mitoloji Kavramları, s. 2-20. | |
| 2 | Mythology and Religion I | Prof.Remzi Duran (Edt), Din ve Mitoloji, Mit, Mitoloji Kavramları, | |
| 3 | Mythology and Religion II | Prof.Remzi Duran (Edt), Din ve Mitoloji, Mit, Mitoloji Kavramları, | |
| 4 | Sumerian Mythology I | Prof.Remzi Duran (Edt), Din ve Mitoloji, Mit, Mitoloji Kavramları, | |
| 5 | Sumerian Mythology II | Prof.Remzi Duran (Edt), Din ve Mitoloji, Mit, Mitoloji Kavramları, | |
| 6 | Babylinonian Mythology I | Karen Armstrong, Mitlerin Kısa Tarihi, s. 57-73. | |
| 7 | Babylinonian Mythology II | Karen Armstrong, Mitlerin Kısa Tarihi, | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Karen Armstrong, Mitlerin Kısa Tarihi, | |
| 9 | Egyptian Mıthology I | George Hart, Çev. M.Sait Türk, Mısır Mitleri, s. 9. 99 | |
| 10 | Egyptian Mıthology II | George Hart, Çev. M.Sait Türk, Mısır Mitleri, | |
| 11 | Central Asian Turkic Mythology I | George Hart, Çev. M.Sait Türk, Mısır Mitleri, | |
| 12 | Central Asian Turkic Mythology II | George Hart, Çev. M.Sait Türk, Mısır Mitleri, | |
| 13 | Anatolian Mythology I | George Hart, Çev. M.Sait Türk, Mısır Mitleri, | |
| 14 | Anatolian Mythology II | Halikarnas Balıkçısı, Anadolu Tanrıları, | |
| 15 | Anatolian Mythology III | Halikarnas Balıkçısı, Anadolu Tanrıları, | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Halikarnas Balıkçısı, Anadolu Tanrıları, | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Halikarnas Balıkçısı, Anadolu Tanrıları, |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||