History
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of History
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of History
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03371014 | History of Religions | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Anlatım |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Yok |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Yusuf KÜÇÜKDAĞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Yusuf KÜÇÜKDAĞ | C-229 | [email protected] | 7647 |
Course Content
Definition of religion and terms related to religion. The phenomenon of religion in primitive societies. The place of the history of religions among scientific disciplines, its methodology, and approaches to religions. The study of the history of religions in the West, the Islamic world, and Turkey. The religious geography of today's world and living religions. Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Chinese religions. Some syncretic and new religious movements. Traditional Turkish beliefs, Islam, its general history, and fundamental characteristics.
Objectives of the Course
To give enough information about religion, nature of religion, living world religions, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field of history and to be able to use, analyze and apply this knowledge in the fields of education, research and community service. | 4 |
| P3 | To be able to research, discuss and analyze historical events and social developments by making connections with different disciplines. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | To have theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of history. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | To be able to establish a relationship with different perspectives by examining events in depth. | P.3.4 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of Religion, Origin, Definition Religions and Classifications |
| 2 | Religions History, Basic Characteristics, Method, Relationship with Other Sciences and Differences |
| 3 | Approaches to the Origin of Religion and Primitive Tribe Religions |
| 4 | Judaism |
| 5 | Judaism |
| 6 | Christianity |
| 7 | Christianity |
| 8 | Hinduism, Buddhism |
| 9 | Hinduism, Buddhism |
| 10 | Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism |
| 11 | Cynicism, Sikhism |
| 12 | Zoroastrianism |
| 13 | Islam |
| 14 | Islam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Dinler Tarihi, Günay TÜMER, v.d., Berikan Yayınevi, 2012. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 36 | 36 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To have theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of history. | 4 | - |
| O2 | To be able to establish a relationship with different perspectives by examining events in depth. | - | 4 |
