GEP1808 Philosophy of ReligionBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PHYSIOTHERAPY (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 3 0 3 5
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: 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.
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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) Physiotherapy related to the field of theoretical and practical information you can use on a basic level.
2) It can do all the applications related to the field of physiotherapy according to its technique
3) It interprets and evaluates data using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy, identifies and analyzes the problems, and takes part in the planned studies for the solution.
4) It can evaluate and apply vocationally the information obtained from theoretical and applied courses at the basic level supported by lecture notes, application tools, visual-objective resources in the field of physiotherapy.
5) Using basic knowledge and skills in the field of physiotherapy, they can interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze them, develop solutions based on evidence.
6) Scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing and reporting results related to the field of physiotherapy.
7) As an individual, he may act in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities. 3
8) Using a basic knowledge of the field of physiotherapy, an assigned task can be performed independently.
9) It can work as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in practice related to the field of physiotherapy.
10) Issues related to the field of physiotherapy have the basic knowledge and skills in using information about the people and institutions; ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems of written and oral transfer.
11) Basic knowledge acquired in the field of physiotherapy and skills to critically evaluate them.