Discussions Of Contemporary Religion Philosophy
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION (MASTER) (WITH THESIS)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discussions Of Contemporary Religion Philosophy | FDB123 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa EREN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explains the basic concepts and theories of religious experience and its meaning and value in religion.
2) Explains the problem of evil and its possible solutions and discussions about them.
3) Explain whether human beings are free and the consequences of this discussion concerning science, morality and social life.
4) Students will be able to compare the evidence put forward about what a miracle is and its possibility.
5) Can compare the views of the nature of death, the possibilities and characteristics of life after death and the analysis of different concepts of immortality.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | High | Middle | Low | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 3 | High | Middle | Low | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | |
| 4 | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | |
| 5 | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
Dersin İçeriği İngilizce Philosophies that emerged in the 21st century, and in this context Analytical Philosophy and the ways in which religion is handled in Continental Philosophy, the relationship between religion and science, the problem of evil and systematic analysis of other issues.
Weekly Schedule
1) Religious Experience as a Sense and Its Place in Religion2) Religious Experience as Perception of God
3) Criticism of Religious Experience
4) The Problem of Evil and Atheism
5) Leibniz's Theodesis
6) Evil and Free Will
7) Miracles and David Hume
8) Midterm Exam
9) Witnessing the Miracles
10) Proof of Miracles
11) Self-Maintaining Function
12) Human Resurrection
13) A Buddhist Approach to Rebirth
14) Problems in the Explanation of Post-Death Life
15) General Assessment
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Peterson, M. ve Hasker, W. (2013). Din Felsefesi Seçme Metinler, Çev: R. Acar ve N. Mehdiyev, İstanbul:Küre Yayınları.
2- Swinburne,R.(1970). The Concept of Miracle, London: Mcmillan.
3- James, W.(1958). The Varieties of Religious Experience, New York: New York American Library.
4- Plantinga, A.(1977). God, Freedom and Evil, Michigan: Eerdmands.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
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