Faculty of Islamic Sciences · Islamic Sciences (Arabic) · Undergraduate
ECTS: 4 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Anmar Ahmad Muhammed MUHAMMED
Instructors: Prof. Dr. Nabıl Fouly Mohamed MONGY
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to examine the studies of the history of religions conducted in the Muslim world and the West; to study the nature, origins, interactions with other religions, theological principles, forms of worship, moral systems, institutions, and sects of the various religions on Earth.
Course Content
This course examines the concept of religion and approaches to the origins of religion, the emergence of the academic discipline of History of Religions, Muslim scholarship on religions, and various aspects of the historical development, fundamental beliefs, sacred texts, forms of worship, and denominations of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Judaism, Chinese religions, and Japanese religions.
Required Resources
Adam, Baki, “Judaism”, Living World Religions, Ankara 2007.
Living World Religions, ed. S. Gündüz, Ankara 2007.
Recommended Resources
Aydin, Fuat, Judaism, Istanbul 2004.
Religions with Outlines, Istanbul, 2010.
Smiley, Naim, Turkey's Jewish History, Istanbul 1993.
Günaltay, Şemsettin, Pre-Islamic Arabs and Religions, Ankara 1997.
Gündüz, Şinasi, Paul: Architect of Christianity, Ankara 2001.
Explanations
participiating to clas must be seventy percent.
Rules
Attending to clas must be seventy percent at least.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Provides an overview of History of Religions studies conducted in the Muslim world and the West.
- Becomes familiar with the religions that emerged within the Indian cultural sphere.
- Learns about various religions in China.
- Gains knowledge of the religious beliefs of Japan.
- Understands the academic perspective on the concept of religion and the discipline of History of Religions.
- Interprets traditional and modern structures, as well as emerging trends, within religions.
- Understands the history of Judaism, its fundamental beliefs, religious practices, and ethical principles.
- Gains knowledge of traditional Turkish religious beliefs and practices.
- Compares religions in terms of their similarities, differences, and common features.
Core Area Distribution
(14) Teacher Training and Education Science%20 (22) Humanities%80
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerPresentationBrain Storming
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Objectives of history of religions objectives and materials to be used. Instruction on course flow and work. Course evaluation methods and criteria. Religions Definition, birth, scope, method and sources of historical science; Religion History and relation to other sciences. | "Religion in various aspects", Günay Tümer (article). |
| 2 | The first studies that can be evaluated within the scope of History of Religions on a universal scale. Islamic tradition and History of Religions. The contributions of Muslims to the History of Religions. In the history of Islamic science, the works of Reed and Milel-Nihal type, importance that these works have in the history of religion. Content of rejections, mainly Rejects; as a sample Rejected text Samuel b. Yahya al-Mawribi's iFhâmu'l-Yehûd denial and its importance. | 1- "Refusal of Jewish Intelligent Interpreter Samuel bin Yahya al-Mawribi (d.1175) to Judaism", Fatma Betül Taş (article). 2- "Ibn Hazm as a History of Religions: An Overview," Süleyman Sayar (article). 3- "Rejection" and "Milel Nihal" from the Islamic Encyclopedia of Religion (DİA). |
| 3 | Religions The works of Milel-Nihal type as the founding texts in history cognition, the aims, scope and contents of these works. A comparative study of Ibn Hazm's book titled Kitab al-Fasl fi'l-Milel Ve'l-Ehva Ve'n-Nihal and Şehristani's work titled Milel and Nihal is an important point in terms of Religious History literature. | 1- "The Front of the Torah Criticism: Is it Ibn-i Hazm, Spinoza?", Yasin Meral (article). 2- "Methods used by Şehristani on History of Religions in al-Milel and n-Nihal", İ. Taşpınar (article). |
| 4 | Biruni and Tahkiku mâ li'l-Hind is a precious thing in terms of the history of religion history. The Western pioneers of History of Religions. Religions Max Müller and his works as founders of historical science. Leading Religions As historians, Cornelis Petrus Tiele, Pierre Daniel Chantepie de la Saussaye, Rudolf Otto, Joachim Wach, Rafaele Pettazzoni, Mircea Eliade, Friedrich Heiler and important studies. | 1- "Contribution to Bîrûnî's History of Comparative Religions", Arthur Jefferey (article). 2- Milel and Nihal Journal, (number one). 3- The Western Pioneers of the History of Religion, Mustafa Buyer (relevant parts of the book). |
| 5 | History of Religions in our country during the last period of the Ottoman Empire and after the Republic. Şemseddin Sami, Ahmed Midhat Efendi, M. Şemseddin Günaltay, Mahmud Es'ad b. Contribution of Seydisehir to the History of Religions (History-i Edyan). Georges Dumezil's work. Founding of the Faculty of Theology of the University of Ankara, the study of the history of religions in our day-to-day country and the important academicians working in this field today. | 1. "Historical Course of the History of Religions Studies in Turkey," Cengiz Batukan (article). 2- History of Religions from Georges Dumezil Dumezil Lectures, Ed. Fuat Aydın (related parts of the book) |
| 6 | Positive and positivist and anthropological approaches to the origin of religion. In this sense XIX. Animism, Animatism, Atalar Culture, Totemism, Primitive Monotheism from the beginning of the century. Various evaluations on the nature and content of the concept of religion. | 1- The Relations of the History of Religions, Kürşat Demirci (parts related to the king). 2- Religion in the Principals, Edward Evas-Pritchard (relevant parts of the master) 3- Religious material from the Islamic Encyclopedia of Religion (DIE). |
| 7 | Introduction to the history of Judaism. "Judaism", "Judaism", "Yahadut", "Hebrew", "Israel" concepts. Ethnic and religious root of Judaism. Hz. The period of Abraham and the ancestors (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob). The concept of Judaism and covenant. God's Hz. He was with Abraham. The origin of the idea of election. | 1- Judaism with its main lines, Salime Leyla Gürkan (introduction part of the book). 2- "The Concept of Religion and Judgment of Religion in Judaism", Baki Adam (article). |
| 8 | Vize Sınavı | |
| 9 | Islamic sources of Hz. Ibrahim. Hz. Isaac and Ishmael. Hz. Jacob and his twelve sons. Hz. Joseph and the children of Israel enter Egypt. The Egyptian period of the Children of Israel. Hz. Moses and God's revelation to Moses. Hz. Moses led the children of Israel out of Egypt. | 1- "Abraham in Judaism and Christianity", Ömer Faruk Harman (article). 2- The articles of "Abraham" and "Moses" from the Islamic Encyclopedia of Religion (DIA). 3. Hz. Musa, Ali Say (related parts of the book) |
| 10 | Ten Commandments. Introduction to the land of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua. Kingdom period. The construction of Süleyman Temple (Beyt'ül-Makdis). Assyrian and Babylonian exile. Destruction of the Temple by the Babylonians. | "Judaism according to Jewish sources" Francine Kaufmann, Josy Eisenberg (article). |
| 11 | Reconstruction of the Temple and II. The temple period. Ezra and its reforms. Transformations of Babylonian exile in the mind of Judaism. Persian and Jewish of the Hellenistic period. Roman period and II. collapse of mabed. Jewish diaspora. | "An Overview to the Second Jabed Jewish", Ali Osman Kurt (article). |
| 12 | Judaism in the Middle Ages. Separation of Seferad and Ashkenazi. Jews in Islamic domination. Abbasids, Andalusian emirates and Jews under Ottoman rule. The troubles of the Jews in Europe. Anti-Jewish, holocaust and the establishment of the state of Israel. | 1- Jews in the Islamic Society: Abbasi and the Legal Religion and Social Life in the Fatimid Jews, Noah Aslantas, (relevant parts of the book). 2- Jews in the Ottoman State, Ahmet Hikmet Eroğlu (relevant parts of the book). 3- Historical Jewish History and Culture from the Past, Rabi Benjamin Blech, (chapter related to the captain). |
| 13 | Holy scriptures and religious literature in Judaism. Tahah, Mishnah and Talmud concepts. Scripture translations and interpretations. An overview of the holy book critique. | 1- Judaism with its main lines, Salime Leyla Gürkan (relevant part of the book). 2- Religious section of the article "Judaism" from the Islamic Encyclopaedia of Religion (DIA). 3- Critique of the Bible, the Old Testament Example and the Predecessors of the Modern Period- M. Ali Bagır (article). |
| 14 | Principles of faith in Judaism. Traditional and modern sect structures in Judaism. Jewish mystical tradition and Kabbalah. | 1- "Principles of Jewish Faith", Ravza Aydin (article). 2- "The Fundamentals of Faith in Judaism According to Ibn Meymun", Yasin Meral (article). 3- "Prophecy and Prophets in Judaism", Eldar Hasanov (article). |
| 15 | Worship life in Judaism. Temple and synagogue. Sacrifice in Judaism, pilgrimage, fasting, charity. Bans concerning the Sabbath and the Sabbath. Jewish holidays and special occasions. Religious and cultural elements that stand out in Jewish daily life. | 1- Judaism with its main lines, Salime Leyla Gürkan (relevant parts of the book). 2- "Religious Symbols and Concepts in Judaism", Galip Atasağun (article). |
| 16 | Final Sınavı |