Graduate Education Institute · Spiritual Counseling and Guidance · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Esra TÜRK
Course Objective
This course aims to develop effective and healthy communication skills in spiritual counseling. It is aimed to provide students with empathy, active listening, accurate feedback, cultural sensitivity and ethical communication skills during the spiritual counseling process.
Course Content
The content of the course is communication types, communication barriers, conflict resolution methods in interpersonal communication, empathic communication, active listening, courtesy and etiquette.
Required Resources
Doğan, R., & Ege, R. (Eds.). (2015). Din hizmetlerinde rehberlik ve iletişim el kitabı. Grafiker Yayınları.
Eğinli, A. T., & Gürüz, D. (2023). İletişim becerileri: Anlamak, anlatmak, anlaşmak. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2010). Yeni insan ve insanlar. Evrim Yayınları.
Recommended Resources
Goleman, Daniel, Duygusal Zekâ, çev. Banu Seçkin Yüksel, red. Osman Çetin Deniztekin, (İstanbul: Varlık Yayınları, 1999).
Fromm, E. (2021). Sevme sanatı (Y. Işık, Çev.). Payel Yayınları.
Fromm, E. (2003). İnsan olmak üzerine (A. Yılmaz, Çev.). Say Yayınları.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Can define the concepts of effective communication and spiritual counseling.
- Can analyze communication barriers during the spiritual counseling process.
- Can apply empathetic listening and open communication skills.
- Can ensure communication in accordance with ethical principles during the consultation process.
Core Area Distribution
(22) Humanities%50 (31) Social and Behavioural Science%50
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and PracticeGroup StudyBrain StormingCase Study
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharing course content | Reading relevant sources |
| 2 | Basic Concepts and Principles | Reading relevant sources |
| 3 | Internal Communication concept | Reading relevant sources |
| 4 | Types of Communication | Reading relevant sources |
| 5 | Communication Barriers and Conflict Management | Reading relevant sources |
| 6 | Empathic Communication | Reading relevant sources |
| 7 | Active Listening Skills | Reading relevant sources |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Reading relevant sources |
| 9 | Techniques for Giving Feedback | Reading relevant sources |
| 10 | Limits in Communication | Reading relevant sources |
| 11 | Effective Communication Skills in Spiritual Counseling | Reading relevant sources |
| 12 | Communication Strategies with Difficult Clients | Reading relavant sources |
| 13 | Case Studies | Reading relavant sources |
| 14 | Case Studies | Reading relavant sources |
| 15 | Etiquette and Manners | Reading relavant sources |
| 16 | Final Exams | Reading relevant resources |