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/ İLH355 - ISLAMİC THEOLOGY

Code: İLH355 Course Title: TURKISH KALAM SCHOLARS Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 2
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department ISLAMİC THEOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ABDULLAH NAMLI (abdnamli@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) ABDULLAH NAMLI,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course; It is to gain competence in scientific methods within the framework of reason and transmission on the problems of the history and divinity of the science of Kalam, which is the subject of Islamic belief principles.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 She/He Know the definition, subject and purpose of the science of kalam. PO-2 To have an adequate knowledge of the classical and new religious and political movements in Islamic world.
PO-5 To Evaluate the principles of Islamic faith and problems of Theology within the framework of reason and authentic sources using scientific methods.
PO-15 To think critically
PO-16 To think rationally
PO-17 To be able to find solutions for the religious and moral needs of society via Islamic values.
PO-18 To be able to acquire information about the developmental processes of Islamic Sciences.
PO-19 To learn the correct usage of basic concepts of Islamic Sciences.
PO-20 To make comparisons between religion, sects and modern religious movements.
Examination
LO-2 She/He Know and discuss the Divinity issues of the Word. PO-2 To have an adequate knowledge of the classical and new religious and political movements in Islamic world.
PO-5 To Evaluate the principles of Islamic faith and problems of Theology within the framework of reason and authentic sources using scientific methods.
PO-7 To be able to evaluate Religion and religious issues philosophically, sociologically and psychologically.
PO-15 To think critically
PO-16 To think rationally
PO-17 To be able to find solutions for the religious and moral needs of society via Islamic values.
PO-18 To be able to acquire information about the developmental processes of Islamic Sciences.
PO-19 To learn the correct usage of basic concepts of Islamic Sciences.
PO-20 To make comparisons between religion, sects and modern religious movements.
Examination
LO-3 She/He Can define and express the need for prophets and their attributes. PO-2 To have an adequate knowledge of the classical and new religious and political movements in Islamic world.
PO-5 To Evaluate the principles of Islamic faith and problems of Theology within the framework of reason and authentic sources using scientific methods.
PO-7 To be able to evaluate Religion and religious issues philosophically, sociologically and psychologically.
PO-15 To think critically
PO-16 To think rationally
PO-17 To be able to find solutions for the religious and moral needs of society via Islamic values.
PO-18 To be able to acquire information about the developmental processes of Islamic Sciences.
PO-19 To learn the correct usage of basic concepts of Islamic Sciences.
PO-20 To make comparisons between religion, sects and modern religious movements.
Examination
LO-4 She/He Knows and evaluates the basic aspects of the holy books. PO-2 To have an adequate knowledge of the classical and new religious and political movements in Islamic world.
PO-5 To Evaluate the principles of Islamic faith and problems of Theology within the framework of reason and authentic sources using scientific methods.
PO-7 To be able to evaluate Religion and religious issues philosophically, sociologically and psychologically.
PO-15 To think critically
PO-16 To think rationally
PO-17 To be able to find solutions for the religious and moral needs of society via Islamic values.
PO-18 To be able to acquire information about the developmental processes of Islamic Sciences.
PO-19 To learn the correct usage of basic concepts of Islamic Sciences.
PO-20 To make comparisons between religion, sects and modern religious movements.
Examination
LO-5 She/He Can describe and express the basic qualities of angels, their duties and their relationship with man. PO-2 To have an adequate knowledge of the classical and new religious and political movements in Islamic world.
PO-5 To Evaluate the principles of Islamic faith and problems of Theology within the framework of reason and authentic sources using scientific methods.
PO-7 To be able to evaluate Religion and religious issues philosophically, sociologically and psychologically.
PO-15 To think critically
PO-16 To think rationally
PO-17 To be able to find solutions for the religious and moral needs of society via Islamic values.
PO-18 To be able to acquire information about the developmental processes of Islamic Sciences.
PO-19 To learn the correct usage of basic concepts of Islamic Sciences.
PO-20 To make comparisons between religion, sects and modern religious movements.
Examination
LO-6 She/He Recognize and evaluate issues related to the Doomsday, the grave and the hereafter with their religious-rational evidence. PO-2 To have an adequate knowledge of the classical and new religious and political movements in Islamic world.
PO-5 To Evaluate the principles of Islamic faith and problems of Theology within the framework of reason and authentic sources using scientific methods.
PO-7 To be able to evaluate Religion and religious issues philosophically, sociologically and psychologically.
PO-15 To think critically
PO-16 To think rationally
PO-17 To be able to find solutions for the religious and moral needs of society via Islamic values.
PO-18 To be able to acquire information about the developmental processes of Islamic Sciences.
PO-19 To learn the correct usage of basic concepts of Islamic Sciences.
PO-20 To make comparisons between religion, sects and modern religious movements.
Examination
LO-7 She/he Be able to know the great Muslim Turkish theologians. PO-2 To have an adequate knowledge of the classical and new religious and political movements in Islamic world.
PO-5 To Evaluate the principles of Islamic faith and problems of Theology within the framework of reason and authentic sources using scientific methods.
PO-7 To be able to evaluate Religion and religious issues philosophically, sociologically and psychologically.
PO-15 To think critically
PO-16 To think rationally
PO-17 To be able to find solutions for the religious and moral needs of society via Islamic values.
PO-18 To be able to acquire information about the developmental processes of Islamic Sciences.
PO-19 To learn the correct usage of basic concepts of Islamic Sciences.
PO-20 To make comparisons between religion, sects and modern religious movements.
Examination
LO-8 She/he can know the views of the great Muslim Turkish theologians. PO-2 To have an adequate knowledge of the classical and new religious and political movements in Islamic world.
PO-5 To Evaluate the principles of Islamic faith and problems of Theology within the framework of reason and authentic sources using scientific methods.
PO-7 To be able to evaluate Religion and religious issues philosophically, sociologically and psychologically.
PO-15 To think critically
PO-16 To think rationally
PO-17 To be able to find solutions for the religious and moral needs of society via Islamic values.
PO-18 To be able to acquire information about the developmental processes of Islamic Sciences.
PO-19 To learn the correct usage of basic concepts of Islamic Sciences.
PO-20 To make comparisons between religion, sects and modern religious movements.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The main issues of theology of Kalam will be covered from the views of the Muslim Turkish Kalam scholars who have left important traces in history.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 She/He recognizes to definition of İlm al-Kalam and ıt’s subject and aim Presentation
2 Imam al-Azam Abu Hanifa Numan b. Thabit Presentation
3 Abu Mansur Muhammad Maturidi Presentation
4 Omer an-Nasafi Presentation
5 Abu'l-Muin/Abu'l-Main an Nasafi Presentation
6 Abu'l-Barakat an-Nasafi Presentation
7 Carullah az-Zamahseri al-Mu'tazilite Presentation
8 mid-term exam
9 Ibn Humam as-Sivasi Presentation
10 Hasan Çelebi al-Fenari and Shemsuddin Molla Fenari Presentation
11 Sheyh al-Islam Ibn Kamal Presentation
12 Kestelli Hocazade Muslihiddin Mostapha Presentation
13 Ali Kuscu and Abdullatif al-Harputi Presentation
14 Hızır Beg, Hayali Ahmed Efendi and Sheyhulislam Mustapha Sabri Presentation
15 Izmirli Ismail Hakkı and Omer Nasuhi Bilmen Presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Toprak, Süleyman-Gölcük Şerafeddin. Kelam, Tarih Ekoller Problemler. Konya: Tekin Kitabevi, 2019.
2 Gölcük Şerafeddin. Kelam Tarihi. İstanbul: Kitap Dünyası Yayınları, 2018.
3 Yurdagür, Metin. Kelam Tarihi. Ekoller-Şahıslar-Eserler. İstanbul: İFAV Yayınları, 2017.
4 Altıntaş, Ramazan. Türk Kelamcıları. Konya-İstanbul: Çizgi Kitabevi Yayınları, 2017.
5 Namlı, Abdullah. Kader İnancının Dini Temelleri. İstanbul: Rağbet Yayınları, 2019.
6 Namlı, Abdullah. Kur’an’a Göre İnkâr. İstanbul-Trabzon: Kalem Yayınları, 2021.
7 Namlı, Abdullah. Tekvîn ve Kulların Fiillerinin Yaratılışı. Ankara: İlahiyat Yayınları, 2021.
8 Namlı, Abdullah. Allah’ın İlmi ve Mutlak Bilinmezlik. Ankara: İlahiyat Yayınları, 2022.
Required Course instruments and materials
Texbook, Epidiascope

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 10 20
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 4 4
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 1 2 2
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 1 4 4
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 60