Contemporary İslamic Issues Through English Texts II
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 II | ILH424 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 6 |
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 | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | High | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | No relation | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | High | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | High | |
| 6 | High | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | 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) Islam and Other Religions2) Interreligious Dialogue
3) The status od women in Islam and the nature of the judgments regarding women
4) Issue of headscarf
5) Marriage and having more than one wife in Islam
6) The prohibition od alchohol and pork in Islam
7) Jihad in Islam
8) Mid-term exam
9) The incident of satanic verses
10) Islamic Law / Sharia
11) Some legal issues in the view of Islam (homosexuality, abortion, birth control)
12) Some legal issues in the view of Islam (stem cell, slavery, interest, islamic banking)
13) Muslims and the West
14) Islamophobia and its appearance in the world
15) Struggle against Islamophobia
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Brain Storming
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
60% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Total | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required