Graduate Education Institute · Philosophy and Religious Sciences · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. İzzet ER
Course Objective
To be able to make healthy approaches and evaluations about the relationship between basic social institutions and religion with a sociological method.
Course Content
The relationship between basic social institutions and religion is studied in a sociological method.
Required Resources
Abdurrahman Kurt, Din Sosyolojisi, Sentez Yay., Bursa, 2012. İhsan Sezal (Ed.)
Recommended Resources
Sosyolojiye Giriş, Martı Yayınevi, Ankara, 2002. Ünver Günay, Din Sosyolojisi, İnsan Yay., İstanbul, 1998.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Learns the basic social institutions
- Understands the relationship between social institutions and religion
- Can discuss and evaluate the relationship between social institutions and religion.
Core Area Distribution
(31) Social and Behavioural Science%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionBrain StormingSix Hat
Assessment & Evaluation
Oral ExamTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterm | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 17 | 17 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Introduction of topics and resources | Introduction: Introduction of topics and resources |
| 2 | Social institution concept | Social institution concept |
| 3 | Features and functions of social institutions | Features and functions of social institutions |
| 4 | Family institution and religion I | Family institution and religion I |
| 5 | Family institution and religion II | Family institution and religion II |
| 6 | Family institution and religion III | Family institution and religion III |
| 7 | Midterms | Midterms |
| 8 | Economic institution and religion | Economic institution and religion |
| 9 | Political institution and religion | Political institution and religion |
| 10 | Educational institution and religion | Educational institution and religion |
| 11 | The institution of leisure and religion | The institution of leisure and religion |
| 12 | Communication institution and religion | Communication institution and religion |
| 13 | General evaluation | General evaluation |
| 14 | Final Exam | Final Exam |