| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comtemporary Muslım Thınker | ILH340 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa EREN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Adnan GÜRSOY
Assistant Prof. Dr. Metin PAY
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Have detailed knowledge about contemporary Islamic thought
2) Comprehend the contributions of contemporary Muslim thinkers to Islamic thought
3) Analyze the dynamics of contemporary Islamic thought
4) Reconcile different ideas around common concepts
5) Respond to the problems that arise in the modern period
6) Interpret the basic texts of religion in the light of modern problems
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 6 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Contemporary Islamic Movements
Course Contents
General structure of Islamic thought. Basic characteristics of contemporary Islamic thought. The problems of contemporary Islamic thought. Abu al-Ala al-Mawdudi; his works and opinions Fazlurrahman and Islamic modernism. Ismail Raji al-Faruqi and the Islamization of the knowledge.Naqib al-Attas and the Islamization of the knowledge.Syed Hossein Nasr and traditionalism. Muhammad Hamidullah; his works and opinions.Muhammad Arkoun and historicism.Hasan Hanafi and renewalism. Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd and the understanding of Quran.Muhammad Abid al-Jabiri; his works and opinions. Hayrettin Karaman and Islam in Modern Turkey. 22 Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
Weekly Schedule
1) General structure of Islamic thought2) Basic characteristics of contemporary Islamic thought
3) The problems of contemporary Islamic thought
4) Abu al-Ala al-Mawdudi; his works and opinions.
5) Fazlurrahman and Islamic modernism.
6) Ismail Raji al-Faruqi and the Islamization of the knowledge.
7) Naqib al-Attas and the Islamization of the knowledge.
8) Mid-term exam.
9) Syed Hossein Nasr and traditionalism.
10) Muhammad Hamidullah; his works and opinions.
11) Hasan Hanafi and renewalism.
12) Muhammad Arkoun and historicism.
13) Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd and the understanding of Quran.
14) Muhammad Abid al-Jabiri; his works and opinions.
15) Hayrettin Karaman and Islam in modern Turkey.
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Cağfer KARADAŞ (ed.), Çağdaş İslâm Düşünürleri, İstanbul, 2007.
2- Mevlüt UYANIK, Çağdaş İslam Düşüncesi ve Bilginin İslâmileştirilmesi, Ankara, 1999.
3- F. Ahmet POLAT, Çağdaş İslâm Düşüncesinde Kur’ân’a Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul, 2007.
4- Hüseyin YILMAZ, Ezeli Hikmet ve Dinler, İstanbul, 2003.
5- Mazharuddin SIDDIKİ, İslâm Dünyasında Modernist Düşünce, İstanbul, 1990.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Brain Storming
5) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required