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
GEP1808	Philosophy of Religion	Fall Spring	3	0	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The objective of the course is to analyze and evaluate the theories and ideas of philosophers on God and the monotheistic religions and to develop an ability of critical thinking.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-The acquirement of knowledge.
2-Ability of apprehension.
3-Ability of analytical thinking.
4-Ability to develop a synthesis.
5-Development of creativity.
6-Development of value judgements.
7-Development of personality.

Course Content

Is there a God or not? Is it possible to prove the existence or non-existence of God? What is the source of a belief in God? What is the role of reason, experience and faith in religion? Is it possible to know the attributes of God, the immortality of the soul, the existence of miracles? What is the problem of evil? What are the moral and political implications of the claims of monotheistic religions? What is theism, deism, fideism, atheism and agnosticism? The philosophers to be studied are: Sextus, Augustinus, Aquinas, Anselmus, Avicenna, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Berkeley, Pascal, Hume, Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and Sartre.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	An Introduction to Philosophy
2)	An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion
3)	Sextus Empiricus	Text reading: “Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy” edited by Louis P. Pojman.
4)	Augustinus, Avicenna, Anselmus, Aquinas	Text reading: “Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy” edited by Louis P. Pojman.
5)	Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza	Text reading: “Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy” edited by Louis P. Pojman.
6)	Berkeley, Pascal	Text reading: “Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy” edited by Louis P. Pojman.
7)	Mid-Term Exam
8)	Hume	Text reading: “Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy” edited by Louis P. Pojman.
9)	Hume	Text reading: “Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy” edited by Louis P. Pojman.
10)	Hume	Text reading: “Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy” edited by Louis P. Pojman.
11)	Kierkegaard, Marx, Nietzsche	Text reading: “Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy” edited by Louis P. Pojman.
12)	Nietzsche, Sartre	Text reading: “Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy” edited by Louis P. Pojman.
13)	Nietzsche, Sartre	Text reading: “Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy ” edited by Louis P. Pojman. + Reading of the course notes.
14)	Revision	“Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy” edited by Louis P. Pojman. + Derste alınan notların okunması.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Metin Okuma: “Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy” edited by Louis P. Pojman. + Derste alınan notların okunması. / Course Notes / Textbooks Course notes + “Western Philosophy” edited by John Cottingham; “Classics of Philosophy” edited by Louis P. Pojman.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	16	2	32
Midterms	2	5	10
Final	1	10	10
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.