Current Problems About Kalam
Basic Islamic Sciences
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Problems About Kalam | TIB134 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Recai ÇETRES
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Have the general knowledge about the contemporary Islamic tendencies.
2) Know the historical contexts of the problems, tendencies and schools.
3) Can analyze in what aspects they differ from orthodox belief.
4) Can produce propers answers relying on the Dynamics of Islamic theology.
5) Know the historical answers to the relevant questions.
6) Have the ability to offer proper suggestions Islamic societies encounter today.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 2 | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 3 | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 5 | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 6 | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
CURRENT PROBLEMS ABOUT KALAM
Course Contents
The influence of ontology and epistemology of kalam to the problems
Weekly Schedule
1) The problems from the viewpoint of Kalam2) The influence of ontology and epistemology of kalam to the problems
3) The main problem: Atheism
4) Excuses of Atheism: The problem of theodicy I
5) Excuses of Atheism II: The heretical tendencies in the religious movements
6) Reincarnation
7) Soul and the problems about the life of the soul
8) Kalam’s viewpoint on reincarnation
9) Secularism
10) Satanism
11) New searches of religion I
12) New searches of religion II
13) Alevism
14) The Alevi practice
15) Deism and Agnosticism
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
Number |
Percentage |
|
|---|---|---|
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
2 |
30% |
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
1 |
70% |
Total |
100% |
|
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required