Contemporary İslamic Issues Through English Texts I
Theology
Faculty of Theology
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary İslamic Issues Through English Texts I | ILH328 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Kadir GÖMBEYAZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) He/she knows about the contemporary issues regarding Islam in English literature.
2) He/she learns the responses to the questions and objections regarding Islam in modern World.
3) He/she can make offers to the given responses
4) He/she learn English concepts and expressions regarding contemporary Islamic issues
5) He/she can discuss contemporary Islamic issues and answers to them in English
6) He/she can follow English literature on contemporary Islamic issues
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
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| 1 | No relation | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | High | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | High | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Low | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 6 | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
Discussions and issues regarding Islam in modern world
Weekly Schedule
1) What kind of religion is Islam?2) Prophethood in Islam
3) Status of Prophet Muhammad in Islam
4) Contemporary discussion topics regarding the Prophet Muhammad
5) The core beliefs and practices in Islam
6) Prophets in the Qur’an
7) Mid-term Exam
8) Jesus and Mary in the Qur’an
9) Sectarianism in Islam
10) Sunni and Shii Islam
11) Salafi Islam
12) Mystical Interpretation of Islam: Sufism
13) Islam and Democracy
14) Islam and Modernity
15) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Brain Storming
6) Self Study
7) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
50% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required