| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion and Politics | SBK420 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Marco BOSCHELE
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Identify major people, events, and concepts that have shaped religion and politics.
2) Analyze the diversity of religious communities and the effects of that diversity on the social life.
3) Analyze primary sources of religion using the scholarly tools of history, religious studies,
and related disciplines.
4) Analyze debates regarding religion in politics in Turkey.
5) Evaluate the significance of religion for activists, interest groups, faith-based organizations, and political leaders.
6) Identify the role of religion in domestic and international politics.
7) Critically analyze existing knowledge and stereotypes.
8) Analyze the relation between social change and religion.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 5 | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 6 | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 7 | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 8 | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
These objectives will be accomplished through studying some of the important socio-historical, cultural, and economic trends that shape the present condition. Through a series of readings and discussions, students will be able to explore the connection between religion and politics.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
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
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required