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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| BASIC ISLAMIC SCIENCES (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | TİB1721 |
| Name | Concepts and Theories of Sufism |
| Term | 2026-2027 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 | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CÜVEYRİYE İLTUŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to understand the semantic structure of fundamental concepts in Sufi literature, to evaluate the formation process of Sufi language, and to analyze Sufi theories.
Course Content
Understanding Sufi concepts, analyzing their historical development, and evaluating Sufi theories.
Course Precondition
The course has no prerequisites.
Resources
1. Kuşeyri, el-Risale (Kuşeyri Risalesi). 2. Hücvîrî, Keşfü’l-Mahcûb. 3. Kelâbâzî, et-Taʿarruf. 4. Serrâc, el-Lüma. 5. Süleyman Uludağ, Tasavvuf Terimleri Sözlüğü.
Notes
1. Ekrem Demirli, İbnü’l-Arabî Metafiziği. 2. Mahmut Erol Kılıç, Tasavvuf Düşüncesi.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains fundamental concepts related to Sufism. |
| LO02 | İnterprets Sufi concepts. |
| LO03 | Organizes concepts according to different perspectives. |
| LO04 | Analyzes the differences between Sufi concepts. |
| LO05 | Evaluates the elements that emerge regarding the concepts. |
| LO06 | Analyzes the differences between Sufi theories. |
| LO07 | Evaluates Sufi theories. |
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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Is equipped with skills to create solutions the basic religious problems according to the needs of today | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the knowledge to conduct a research using scientific methods and techniques in the field of basic Islamic sciences | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the ability to read the basic religious texts and knowledge to explain and interpret them | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows national and international studies and publications on basic religious sciences and understands them | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a scientific mindset releated with the academic area | 4 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Speaks a foreign language fluent enough to use the international sources and share the information | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works in cooperation with public and private institutions related to the field | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Produces scientific knowledge in the field of theology and analyzes them using a critical approach | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Makes researches to solve the problems releated the field in accordance with social needs | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the appropriate methods, technical material and technological opportunities |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Formation of Sufi Concepts | Examines relevant literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | The Historical Development of Sufi Concepts | Examines relevant literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Concepts Related to Heart Purification | Conducts research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 4 | Concepts Related to Self-Discipline | Research and presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | Concepts Related to Seyr u Suluk | Research and presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Concepts Related to Knowledge and Ma'rifa | Research and presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Concepts Related to love/Muhabbet | Research and presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Concepts Related to Sufi Stations | Research and presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Concepts Related to Sufi States | Research and presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | The Sufis and Mystical Views of the Formative Period | Research and presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 12 | The Understanding of Knowledge in Sufism | Research and presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | The Sufi Understanding of Existence | Research and presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | The Concept of Wahdat al-Wujud | Research and presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | The Concept of Wahdat al-Shuhud | Research and presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, 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) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 158 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,32 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||