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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 Spring 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) The use of theoretical knowledge in practice
2) Effective use the terminology of the field
3) Behave according to basic professional legislation related the field
4) Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication
5) Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional
6) Behave according to quality management and processes and participate in these processes
7) Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness
8) Use basic level knowledge and skills related the field, interpret and evaluate the data, identify potential problems and solve them
9) Implement techniques according to developing technology and use new tools and devices
10) The ability to prepare the operating room for surgery
11) The ability to admit the patient into the operating room and to provide assistance for post - operational transport
12) The ability to have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level