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| Code | TİB1729 |
| Name | Basic Principles of Sufis |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Derviş DOKGÖZ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
In this course, it is aimed to teach the basic principles of sufism life.
Course Content
Sufism is a spiritual and inner life style that is lived within the framework of the external (dhahir) and inner (batin) provisions of Islam. Sufi life is based on basic principles such as self-purification, meticulous application of the Shari'ah rules, living in zuhd, taqwa and vera at all times, avoiding the love of the world and property, and turning to Allah completely from the heart.
Course Precondition
This course has no prerequisites.
Resources
Handbook of Sufism Sufism and Sects
Notes
Introduction to Sufism
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the basic principles on which the understanding of Sufism is based. |
| LO02 | Gains knowledge about different definitions and concepts of Sufism. |
| LO03 | Knows the basic concepts of Sufism such as Zuhd, Taqwa, Vera, Tawba and Dhikr. |
| LO04 | Purification of nafs, love of God, Ihlas etc. understands that this issues are at the basis of mystical life. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the historical development of the Islamic sciences and their methods, concepts and sources, is aware of the differences and similarities between them. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows schools emerged in the field of Tafsir, Hadith, İslamic Sects, İslamic Law, Mysticism, İslamic Teology throughout the history of Islamic thought and their process of formation, basic ideas, sources and their contributions to Islamic thought. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes and classifies historical experience and scientific knowledge in the field of Islamic sciences and uses it to solve current affairs. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Is equipped with skills to create solutions the basic religious problems according to the needs of today | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the knowledge to conduct a research using scientific methods and techniques in the field of basic Islamic sciences | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the ability to read the basic religious texts and knowledge to explain and interpret them | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows national and international studies and publications on basic religious sciences and understands them | 2 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a scientific mindset releated with the academic area | 3 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Speaks a foreign language fluent enough to use the international sources and share the information | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works in cooperation with public and private institutions related to the field | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Produces scientific knowledge in the field of theology and analyzes them using a critical approach | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Makes researches to solve the problems releated the field in accordance with social needs | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the appropriate methods, technical material and technological opportunities |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of Sufism | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 2 | Basic sufism concepts | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 3 | Concepts of zuhd, taqwa and vera | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Ihlas, Patience, Tawakkul | Examination | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | Spiritual Journey (Suluq) | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Ascetic discipline (riyazet) and : Mujahada | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | science of ma'rifa | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Keshf and Inspiration | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Sect concept | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Sheikh-Murid | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Conversation and Sama | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | Unity of being (wahdat al-wujud) | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | The theory of wahdat al-wujud | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Wahdat al-suhud | Reseach | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||