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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PHILOSOPHY GROUP TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | FELZ407 |
| Name | The Philosophy of Belief |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | BS Basic Science Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş.Gör. Dr. Ömer KIZILTAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To be able to examine the concept of religion from a philosophical perspective by recognizing and learning the fundamental concepts and problems of the philosophy of religion. From this perspective, to gain a critical viewpoint by analyzing the individual concepts of the philosophy of religion and what the philosophy of religion as a whole entails.
Course Content
The definition and scope of the philosophy of religion; the relationship between belief and knowledge; classical and contemporary arguments for the existence of God; the problem of evil; debates on freedom and fate; religious experience; religious language and meaning; the relationship between religion and ethics; and the philosophical evaluation of different belief systems.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Nutku, U. (2012). İnanmanın felsefesi. Ankara: Anı Yay.
Notes
Bettany, G.T. Dünya Dinleri, (Çev. Ahmet Aydoğan), İstanbul: Say Yayınları, 2005.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Religion knows the fundamental problems of philosophy. |
| LO02 | Analyses the concept of religion from a philosophical perspective |
| LO03 | Compares the roles of science and religion within the discipline of philosophy |
| LO04 | Establishes the connections between the philosophy of religion and other disciplines (ethics, metaphysics, epistemology) |
| LO05 | Examines fundamental debates such as the problem of evil, free will and belief from different perspectives |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the relationships between terms and concepts related to the field of philosophy group education. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Realizes that problems differ from past to present | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes the necessary problems of three basic fields (Philosophy, sociology, psychology) | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Integrates theoretical knowledge with knowledge from relevant disciplines | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesizes different discussions regarding philosophy group education | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the problems encountered in the educational environment and daily life from the perspective of philosophy, sociology and psychology. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Fulfills responsibility in work carried out individually or in groups. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses information about field in daily life with awareness of social responsibility. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Independently addresses problems related to people, society and values | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to look critically | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses advanced information and communication technologies. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Monitors information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language portfolio | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Can access printed and other information sources related to the field | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Shows sensitivity to social, philosophical and literary issues | 1 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Examines the subject covered during philosophy group education in logical consistency. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion | No preparatory work is required | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Basic concepts, definition, scope and methodology | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | The fundamental problems of the philosophy of religion | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | The relationship between religion, belief and knowledge | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Classical arguments for the existence of God (cosmological and teleological) | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Debates on the existence of God in the modern era | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Pre-exam preparation | General revision | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The problem of evil: A conceptual framework | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Theistic and atheistic approaches to the problem of evil | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | The problem of free will and destiny | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Conceptions of God: Pantheism and Panentheism | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Conceptions of God: Theism and Deism | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Atheism and Types of Atheism | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General evaluation | The relevant source should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 62 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,48 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||