SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS428	SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION	8	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYŞE AYDIN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to; to evaluate religion from a sociological perspective, to distinguish the multifaceted relationship of religion with social integration, differentiation, change, economy and state relations, and to evaluate the role of religion in daily life and social movements today.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course; sociology and sociology of religion, birth and development of sociology of religion, methods and techniques of sociology of religion, religion and society relationship, religious groups, religion and social integration, religion and social differentiation, religion and social change, religion and economy, religion and state relations, religion authority types, new religious movements, religion and daily life issues.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Distinguish the development of the sociology of religion in the history of sociology.
Summarizes the concepts, methods and techniques of the sociology of religion.
Establishes and interprets the relationship between religion and social integration and differentiation.
Evaluates the interaction of religion with other factors such as social change, economy and state relations.
Develops a perspective on the functions of religion in society based on what you have learned.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Sociology and Sociology of Religion	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	Related Section of the Textbook	The Birth and Development of the Sociology of Religion	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	Related Section of the Textbook	Methods and Techniques of Sociology of Religion	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	Related Section of the Textbook	Religion and Society Relationship	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	Related Section of the Textbook	Religious Groups	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	Related Section of the Textbook	Religion and Social Integration	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	Related Section of the Textbook	Religion and Social Differentiation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Related Section of the Textbook	Religion and Social Change	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	Related Section of the Textbook	Religion and Economy	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	Related Section of the Textbook	Religion and State Relations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	Related Section of the Textbook	Types of Religious Authority	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	Related Section of the Textbook	New Religious Movements	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	Related Section of the Textbook	Religion and Everyday Life	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Related Section of the Textbook	Contemporary Discussion on Religion and Everyday Life	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Akyüz, N., & Çapcıoğlu, İ. (Eds.). (2012). Din sosyolojisi: el kitabı. Grafiker.
Solmaz, B., & Çapcıoğlu, İ. (Eds.). (2009). Din sosyolojisi: klasik ve çağdaş yaklaşımlar I. Çizgi Kitabevi.
Wach, J. (1995). Din Sosyolojisi, çev. Ünver Günay, MÜ ÍFAV: Ístanbul, 45.
Mensching, G. H. H. F., Jundt, P., & Aydın, M. (2004). Dini sosyoloji. Din Bilimleri Yayınları.
Akyüz, N., Arslantürk, Z. (2015), Din Sosyolojisi 2, Çamlıca Yayınları, İstanbul

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.					4
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.						5
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.					4
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.		1
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.				3
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.				3
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.		1
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.						5
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.		1
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	4	48
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	128