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INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / FDB 522 - PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS SCIENCES (MASTER'S DEGREE WITH THESIS)

Code: FDB 522 Course Title: INTERCULTURAL RELIGION AND ETHICS TEACHING Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS SCIENCES (MASTER'S DEGREE WITH THESIS)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer YASEMİN GÜLEÇ (yasemingulec@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) HASAN ÇETİNEL, YASEMİN GÜLEÇ,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and skills in intercultural religious and moral education. It is aimed that students will gain competence in effective religious and moral education in different cultural contexts. In addition, students will be guided in developing cultural awareness and sensitivity, dealing with cultural conflicts and making sense of various cultural values. This course aims to enhance students' intercultural communication skills and to enable them to understand the role of religious and moral education in a globalising world.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Students will understand the importance of religious and moral education in different cultural contexts and gain competence to teach in a way that is sensitive to cultural diversity. PO-2 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field and conducts joint project with different disciplines.
PO-5 Interpret, analyse and create new information by integrating the information obtained in the field with information from different disciplines.
PO-8 Lead in solving problems related to the field; organise personal, institutional and team work at the level of expertise.
Examination
LO-2 Students understand the theoretical foundations of intercultural religious and moral education and learn how to apply this knowledge in practice. PO-3 Uses the resources in the related field effectively based on undergraduate level qualifications.
PO-5 Interpret, analyse and create new information by integrating the information obtained in the field with information from different disciplines.
PO-7 Develop new approaches to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field.
Examination
LO-3 Students develop various teaching materials that can be used in religious and moral education. PO-3 Uses the resources in the related field effectively based on undergraduate level qualifications.
PO-4 Uses research methods and techniques applied in the field, has theoretical and practical knowledge.
PO-10 Transfer the current developments and projects carried out in the field to the groups in and out of the field by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data through appropriate communication tools.
PO-12 Use information and communication technologies at an advanced level with computer software at the level required by the field.
PO-13 Collects, interprets, applies and announces the data related to the field, controls and explains these values by considering scientific, cultural, artistic, social and ethical values
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The course ‘Intercultural Religious and Moral Education’ covers the theoretical and practical foundations of religious and moral education in different cultural contexts. The course addresses intercultural communication skills, pedagogical approaches, teaching methods and material development. It also includes topics such as the history of religious and moral education, cultural diversity, ethics and values, technological tools and teaching religion and morality in the process of globalisation.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Concepts of culture, religion and morality. The importance of intercultural teaching Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
2 Definition and objectives of intercultural education. Basic principles and approaches. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
3 Religion and moral teaching in different cultures. Historical development and examples. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
4 Intercultural communication skills. Intercultural communication in the context of religious education. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
5 Cultural awareness and sensitivity. The role of cultural differences in religious and moral education. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
6 Effective teaching methods and techniques. Classroom applications of intercultural approach. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
7 Pedagogical approaches and religious/moral education. Learning theories and intercultural education. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Creating religious education content in diverse cultural contexts. Develop materials that reflect diversity. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
10 Cultural values and moral education. Ethics and values in intercultural moral education. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
11 Cultural conflicts and solutions. Difficulties faced by teachers and solutions. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
12 Measurement and evaluation techniques in intercultural context. Methods of evaluating student achievement. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
13 Use of technology and digital materials. Innovative tools in intercultural teaching. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
14 Religion and ethics teaching in the process of globalisation. Global approaches in intercultural education. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
15 General evaluation of the course. Student feedbacks and discussions. Narrative Method Question-Answer Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Kültürlerarası Din Eğitimi Prof.Dr. Muhammet Şevki Aydın, Dr. Cemil Osmanoğlu NOBEL AKADEMİK YAYINCILIK
2 Momin, A. (2012). Küreselleşme Çokkültürlülük ve İslam (1. bs, 1-1). Rağbet Yayınları.
Required Course instruments and materials

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 14 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 5 14 70
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 14 42
       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 3 3 9
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 3 5 15
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 180