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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | POLS316 |
| Name | Religion and Politics |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| 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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş. Gör. Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
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 | Explain the basic concepts and theories within the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to follow, interpret and apply problem-solving techniques focused on problem solving in different social fields of international and national dimension. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Analyzes data related to social sciences. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. | 4 |
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 |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| 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) | 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 | ||