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| Unit | FACULTY OF THEOLOGY |
| THEOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | IHS421 |
| Name | Classical Texts of Kalam |
| Term | 2024-2025 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 | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. İSMAİL ŞIK |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Ömer SADIKER
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Introducing and teaching classical theological texts
Course Content
1 The earliest written literature in Islamic theology: al-Hasan al-Basri’s Risala fi l-qadar. 2 The early credal epistles: al-Fiqh al-akbar of Abu Hanifa. 3 The early Mutazili texts: al-Nazzam’s Kitab al-naqd. 4 The works in the formative period of Ashariyya: al-Ashari’s al-Ibana an Usul a-diyana. 5 The works in the formative period of Maturidiyya: al-Maturidi’s Kitab al-tawhid.
Course Precondition
Investigation of research and interpretation ability to solve a problem Field knowledge acquisition Scientific competence in the field Gaining analytical thinking ability and providing the necessary infrastructure
Resources
CLASSICAL TEXTS IN ISLAMIC THEOLOGY
Notes
U. Murat Kılavuz - A. Saim Kılavuz, Kelâma Giriş, Istanbul 2010 Abu Hanifa, al-Fiqh al-akbar, al-Fiqh al-absat, al-Wasiyya, Istanbul 1992. Abu l-Hasan al-Ashari, al-Ibana an Usul al-Diyana, Cairo 1987. Abu Mansur al-Maturidi, Kitab al-Tawhid, Istanbul 2003. Abu l-Muin al-Nasafi, Tabsirat al-Adilla, Dimashq 1993.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows who are the early Islamic thinkers. |
| LO02 | Recognize the works of early thinkers. |
| LO03 | Kalam sees how their beliefs dealt with mainly text. |
| LO04 | Kalam discusses the views of the scientific requirements. |
| LO05 | Evaluates the evidence for the existence of the creator. |
| LO06 | Define the attributes of the creator. |
| LO07 | Makes classification of adjectives. |
| LO08 | Explain how adjectives are handled in texts. |
| LO09 | Becomes aware of the distinction between adjectives and adjectives. |
| LO10 | Knows the views put forward for the denial of the Creator. |
| LO11 | Recognizes the groups claiming the absence of the Creator. |
| LO12 | Knows the basic features of faith groups. |
| LO13 | Define the issues of prophethood in the texts. |
| LO14 | See how it handles issues of the Hereafter. |
| LO15 | Discuss the reflection of Kalam texts to the present. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Reaches the true religious knowledge by using scientific methods | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conveys the accumulations acquired to the religious field. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Classifies the accumulation of knowledge and historical experience acquired in the history of Islamic sciences. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes the main concepts, sources, principles, values, and philosophy of the Religion of Islam. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the effects of the phenomenon of religion on the forming of structure, changing, and progression of the society and human being. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the processes of the forming and developing of Islamic history and civilization. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes socio-cultural, religious, political, and economic structures of the Islamic societies. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interprets the main religious texts. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Produces solutions to basic religious problems within the framework of today's needs. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires knowledge and skills in the fields of Islamic history, culture, art, and literature. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Shows attitudes and acts fitted to the unifying, integrating and reconciling role of religious values in society. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Expresses truly Islam in terms of belief, worship, moral and acts and procedures. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Realizes that religion, science, art, philosophy, and moral are mutually complementary elements and that they must be considered as a whole. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Respects the beliefs and the values attributed holiness. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Recognizes their learning needs in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in line with their interests and abilities. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Works in the fields of practical religious services, religious education and teaching. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early Islamic thinkers | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | The works of thinkers | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Principles of faith | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | The necessity of theology | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | The presence of the Creator | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 6 | Adjectives of the Creator | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 7 | Classification of adjectives | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | selber inherent and adjectives | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Possibility of denial of the Creator | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Groups that deny the Creator | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Basic characteristics of belief groups | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Prophecy | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Hereafter | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Evaluation of Kalam texts | Read related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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 | ||