POLS316 Religion and Politics

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLS316
Name Religion and Politics
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Arş.Gör.Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ


Course Goal

The main objective of the course is to evaluate the role of religious actors, institutions and ideologies in policy-making, state-building, democratic politics, conflict, war and other political processes.

Course Content

The course draws on readings touching on a variety of regions arranged around four themes: religion and democracy, dictatorship, conflict and human development.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Religion and Politics, Myron J. Aronoff; Routledge; 1983.

Notes

Religion and Politics In A Sociological Perspective: A Comparison Between the Usa and France Özlem Ülker, International Journal of Social Inquiry Volume 6 Number 2 2013 pp. 73-94.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Obtains information about the basic principles of Islam.
LO02 Obtains information about the relationship between religion and politics in Iran and Iraq.
LO03 Obtains information about the basic principles of Christianity.
LO04 Obtains information about the relationship between religion and politics in Poland and Northern Ireland.
LO05 Obtains information about the relationship between religion and politics in the United States.
LO06 Obtains information about the basic principles of Judaism.
LO07 Obtains information about the relationship between religion and politics in Israel.
LO08 Obtains information about the basic principles of Hinduism.
LO09 Obtains information about the relationship between religion and politics in India.
LO10 Obtains information about the basic principles of Budism.
LO11 Obtains information about the relationship between religion and politics in Thailand and Japan.
LO12 Obtains information about the relationship between religion and politics in China.
LO13 Obtains information about the relationship between religion and politics during the Reformation.
LO14 Obtains information about the relationship between religion and politics during and after the Enlightenment.
LO15 Obtains information about the relationship between religion and politics in the contemporary world.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Basic Principles of Islam Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Religion and Politics in Iran and Iraq Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Basic Principles of Christianity Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Religion and Politics in Poland and Northern Ireland Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Religion and Politics in the United States Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Basic Principles of Judaism Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Religion and Politics in Israel Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Basic Principles of Hinduism Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
9 Religion and Politics in India Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Basic Principles of Budism Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Religion and Politics in Thailand and Japan Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Religion and Politics in China Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Religion and Politics during the Reformation Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Religion and Politics during the Enlightenment Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Religion and Politics after the Enlightenment Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Religion and Politics in the Contemporary World Readings will be assigned. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
17 Final Exams Preparation for the Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 15 3 45
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 5 75
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 123
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,92
ECTS 5 ECTS