| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Of Holy Bible | FDB139 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Nihat DURAK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) He/She evaluate the view to holy scriptures in Judaism.
2) He/She has to knowledge about oral and written religious literature
3) By studying exemplary passages from his sacred texts he/she becomes more aware of Jews' understanding of religion and the world.
4) Recognizes Zoroastrian texts.
5) He/She compares the written and oral religious literature in other religions and Islam, based on the written and oral religious literature in Judaism.
6) According to Islamic scholars, He/She will have information about the destruction of the Torah.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||
| 1 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 2 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | |
| 5 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | |
| 6 | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Judaism - Christianity
Course Contents
In this lesson, after giving information about the history, content, sections and interpretations of the Jewish holy texts, some passages are selected and examined as examples.
Weekly Schedule
1) The concept of holy text in Judaism and view of holy texts2) Written religious literature in Judaism: Tanah
3) Informations about Torah and its chapters.
4) Sample passages from Tora chapters. (Genesis, Exodus)
5) Sample passages from Tora chapters. (Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)
6) General informations about Neviim
7) Sample passages from Neviim chapters.
8) Midterm Exam
9) General informations about Ketuvim
10) Sample passages from Ketuvim chapters.
11) Oral religious literature in Judaism: Talmud
12) Sample passages from Talmud chapters.
13) What is Kabbalah?
14) Tanakh and Psalms according to the Quran.
15) Zoroastrianism Texts
16) Semester Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- 1. Kutsal Kitap, Kitabı Mukaddes Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2003
2- 2. Baki Adam, Yahudi Kaynaklarına Göre Tevrat, Pınar Yayınları, İstanbul, 2001
3- 3. Baki Adam, “Tevrat’ın Tahrifi Meselesine Müslüman ve Yahudi Cephesinden Bakış”, Ankara Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 36, Sayı:1, Ankara 1997, ss.359-404
4- 4. A. Küçük, G. Tümer, M. A. Küçük, Dinler Tarihi, Berikan Yayınevi, Ankara, 2011
5- 5. Şinasi Gündüz (Ed.), Yaşayan Dünya Dinleri, Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı Yayınları, İstanbul, 2007
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Brain Storming
6) 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