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| Unit | FACULTY OF THEOLOGY |
| THEOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | IHS429 |
| Name | - |
| Term | 2025-2026 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 | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. TUGRUL YÜRÜK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim is to examine the impact of Ash'ari thinkers on Islamic thought, focusing on their views on knowledge, existence, theology, prophecy, and the afterlife, following an introduction to the lives, scholarly personalities, and theological methods of Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari, considered the founder of the Ash'ari school of Islamic theology, and his followers.
Course Content
The lives of Ash'ari theologians and their views on theology
Course Precondition
Reading materials from Ash'ari sources
Resources
1. Eş'arî, el-İbane, el-Luma, Makalat. 2. BakıllÂnî, et-Temhid, el-Beyân, el-İnsâf 3. Cüveynî, Kitabu’l-İrşad, Akidetu’n-Nizamiyye. 4. Gazâlî, Tehâfüt, el-İktisad. 5. Fahreddin Râzî, el-Muhassal, el-Metâlibü’l-ʿÂliye 6. Seyfüddin Âmidî, Ebkârü’l-Efkâr, Gâyetü’l-Merâm 7. Adudüddin el-Îcî, Mevakıf, el-Akâidü’l-Adudiyye 8. Seyyid Şerif Cürcânî, Şerhu’l-Mevakıf, et-Ta‘rîfât 9. Taftazanî, Şerhu’l-Akâid, Şerhu’l-Makâsıd
Notes
1 Recent Ash'ari Sources. 2. Related DİA entries and articles
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains historical knowledge and perspective on the process and traditions of kalam. |
| LO02 | At the end of the course, students will have a general understanding of the contributions of the Ash'ari school to the formation and development of Islamic creed and tradition from its early periods to the present day. |
| LO03 | Acquires historical knowledge and perspective on Ash'ari theologians and their methods. |
| LO04 | Makes comparisons between the Ash'ari theological school and other schools. |
| LO05 | Finds solutions to contemporary problems based on historical knowledge. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Reaches the true religious knowledge by using scientific methods | 1 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes the main concepts, sources, principles, values, and philosophy of the Religion of Islam. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires knowledge and skills in the fields of Islamic history, culture, art, and literature. | 3 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Respects the beliefs and the values attributed holiness. | 1 |
| 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. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The First Kalami Sects and Ash'arism | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Imam Ash'ari, His Life, Views, and Works | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Baqillani's Life, Views, and Works | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Juwayni's Life, Views, and Works | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Ghazali's Life, Views, and Works | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | The Life, Views, and Works of al-Shahrastani | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | The Life, Views, and Works of Fahreddin al-Razi | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | The Life, Views, and Works of Seyfuddin al-Amidi | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | The Life, Views, and Works of Adududdin al-Iji | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | The Life, Views, and Works of Sayyid Sharif al-Jurjani | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | The Life, Views, and Works of Taftazani | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | The Life, Views, and Works of Muhammad ibn Yusuf al-Senussi | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | The Life, Views, and Works of Celaleddin ed-Devvani | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 15 | A general assessment of Ash'arism | Reading the relevant encyclopedia article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 12 | 3 | 36 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 65 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,60 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||