Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIGION, ETHICS and POLITICS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Alim YILMAZ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to explore the intricate connections between religion, ethics, and politics, analyzing their historical evolution, contemporary interactions, and implications for society. Through interdisciplinary inquiry, students will gain a deeper understanding of how religious beliefs and ethical principles shape political ideologies, policies, and social dynamics, fostering critical thinking and engagement with complex moral and political issues. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Week 1: Introduction to Religion, Ethics, and Politics,Week 2: Historical Perspectives,Week 3: Theories of Secularism and Secularization,Week 4: Religious Ethics,Week 5: Political Theology,Week 6: Religion and Human Rights,Week 7: Religion and Violence,Week 8: Religion and Globalization,Week 9: Religion and Environmental Ethics,Week 10: Religion and Democracy,Week 11: Ethics of War and Peace,Week 12: Religion and Social Justice,Week 13: Religion and Development,Week 14: Conclusion and Reflection. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students will analyze the historical development and contemporary manifestations of the relationship between religion, ethics, and politics, demonstrating an understanding of how these domains intersect and influence one another. | A | |
| Students will develop critical thinking skills by evaluating various ethical frameworks and political theories within religious contexts, discerning their implications for individual and societal decision-making. | ||
| Students will engage in interdisciplinary inquiry to assess the ethical and political dimensions of religious issues such as human rights, violence, social justice, and environmental stewardship, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios and debates. |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1: Introduction to Religion, Ethics, and Politics | |
| 2 | Week 2: Historical Perspectives | |
| 3 | Week 3: Theories of Secularism and Secularization | |
| 4 | Week 4: Religious Ethics | |
| 5 | Week 5: Political Theology | |
| 6 | Week 6: Religion and Human Rights | |
| 7 | Week 7: Religion and Violence | |
| 8 | Week 8: Religion and Globalization | |
| 9 | Week 9: Religion and Environmental Ethics | |
| 10 | Week 10: Religion and Democracy | |
| 11 | Week 11: Ethics of War and Peace | |
| 12 | Week 12: Religion and Social Justice | |
| 13 | Week 13: Religion and Development | |
| 14 | Week 14: Conclusion and Reflection |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | ||||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | ||||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | ||||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | ||||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | ||||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | ||||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | ||||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | ||||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | ||||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | ||||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | ||||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIGION, ETHICS and POLITICS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Alim YILMAZ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to explore the intricate connections between religion, ethics, and politics, analyzing their historical evolution, contemporary interactions, and implications for society. Through interdisciplinary inquiry, students will gain a deeper understanding of how religious beliefs and ethical principles shape political ideologies, policies, and social dynamics, fostering critical thinking and engagement with complex moral and political issues. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Week 1: Introduction to Religion, Ethics, and Politics,Week 2: Historical Perspectives,Week 3: Theories of Secularism and Secularization,Week 4: Religious Ethics,Week 5: Political Theology,Week 6: Religion and Human Rights,Week 7: Religion and Violence,Week 8: Religion and Globalization,Week 9: Religion and Environmental Ethics,Week 10: Religion and Democracy,Week 11: Ethics of War and Peace,Week 12: Religion and Social Justice,Week 13: Religion and Development,Week 14: Conclusion and Reflection. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students will analyze the historical development and contemporary manifestations of the relationship between religion, ethics, and politics, demonstrating an understanding of how these domains intersect and influence one another. | A | |
| Students will develop critical thinking skills by evaluating various ethical frameworks and political theories within religious contexts, discerning their implications for individual and societal decision-making. | ||
| Students will engage in interdisciplinary inquiry to assess the ethical and political dimensions of religious issues such as human rights, violence, social justice, and environmental stewardship, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios and debates. |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1: Introduction to Religion, Ethics, and Politics | |
| 2 | Week 2: Historical Perspectives | |
| 3 | Week 3: Theories of Secularism and Secularization | |
| 4 | Week 4: Religious Ethics | |
| 5 | Week 5: Political Theology | |
| 6 | Week 6: Religion and Human Rights | |
| 7 | Week 7: Religion and Violence | |
| 8 | Week 8: Religion and Globalization | |
| 9 | Week 9: Religion and Environmental Ethics | |
| 10 | Week 10: Religion and Democracy | |
| 11 | Week 11: Ethics of War and Peace | |
| 12 | Week 12: Religion and Social Justice | |
| 13 | Week 13: Religion and Development | |
| 14 | Week 14: Conclusion and Reflection |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | ||||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | ||||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | ||||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | ||||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | ||||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | ||||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | ||||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | ||||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | ||||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | ||||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | ||||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |