GEP1804 Islamic PhilosophyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs AUDIOMETRY (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementBologna CommissionNational Qualifications
AUDIOMETRY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1804 Islamic Philosophy Fall
Spring
3 0 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to discuss the basic issues of Islamic thought from past to present, to question our beliefs, thoughts and assumptions for a correct understanding of Islam, to correct the mistakes we know as true, and to learn the contributions of Islamic thinkers to philosophy and science.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
When you successfully complete this course you will be able to do the following.
1. They learn the common misconceptions about the Islamic faith.
2. They learn the relationship between Islamic belief and philosophy
3. They learn about the effects of Ancient Greek thought on Islamic philosophy.
4. Have knowledge about the basic issues of Islamic philosophy
5. They learn the universal principles of the Islamic faith
6. Learn the history of Islamic science and the contributions of Muslims to science
7. They learn the effects of Islamic thought on Western thought
8. They learn about the relationship between Islam, humanity and morality

Course Content

Students gain awareness of the world and history of thought through topics such as Introduction to Islam, Introduction to Philosophy, Ancient Greek Philosophy, Islamic Philosophy, Religion-Science Relationship, History of Islamic Science and Contributions of Muslims to Science, and Relationship between Islam and Ethics. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, reading, individual work, discussion.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course: Try to define the meaning of islamic philosophy
2) Sources of islamic philosophy and theology: İslamic and non islamic sources
3) Early discussions and divisions between theological schools: Asharita and Muthadhili kalam
4) Beginning of Systematic Philosophy: al-Kindi and Peripatetic School
5) Farabi: From onthology to political philosophy
6) İbn Sina: Problem of Being and existence of God. İbn Sina’s philosophy of religion
7) İbn Khaldun and philosophy of history
8) Midterm Week
9) Ghazali’s criticism of Philosophy: Tahafut
10) Andalusian Philosophy and emergence of İslamic Philosophy in the west: İbn Bajjah, İbn Tufail
11) İbn Rushd and his approach to Reason and Revelation
12) Philosophy as Mysticism: İbn Arabi, Mulla Sadra
13) Mysticism in otoman philosophy: Maulana Rumi and Yunus Emre
14) History Of Science And Technology In Islam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Anthony Kenny, Batı Felsefesinin Yeni Tarihi, (4. Cild), Küre Yayınları
Etienne Gilson, Ortaçağ’da Felsefe, Kabalcı Yayınevi
Mahmut Kaya, İslam Filozoflarından Felsefe Metinleri, Klasik Yayınları
(London, 1993).
8- Arnaldez, Roger, Averroes: A Rationalist in Islam (Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 2000).

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 2 26
Presentations / Seminar 1 5 5
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 94

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level.
2) The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field.
3) The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies.
4) The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
5) The student possesses the consciousness of wholelife learning.
6) The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
7) The student is sensitive to and he monitors progress about the events related to his field of study and in the agenda of the society and the world. He informs relevant people and institutions by using his acquired basic knowledge and skills about these issues.
8) The student supports the social environment projects and activities with a sense of social responsibility.
9) The student monitors the information about his field and communicates with his colleagues by using a foreign language.
10) The student uses information and communication technologies with basic level of computer software which his field of study requires.
11) The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.
12) The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes.
13) The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
14) The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.