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SOS3003SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION4+0+0ECTS:6
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of SOCIOLOGY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 4 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Bayram SEVİNÇ
Co-LecturerAssist. Prof. Serdal FİDAN
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course is to teach students by which concepts, methods and theories and how the phenomenon of religion was handled from a sociological perspective and to teach the position of religion in the process of the social change in the context of the religion-society relations.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : identify basic concepts of sociology of religion.1,61
LO - 2 : have a command of the literature on the sociology of religion and good usage of the literature.1,2,61
LO - 3 : to explain the institution of religion by the sociological theories and approaches.9,101
LO - 4 : comprehend the relationship between the institution of religion and other social institutions and social groups.1,21
LO - 5 : learn how to conduct a sociological research on religion.5,91
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Sociology of religion involves the study of religion and belief systems as a social phenomenon and examination of the relationship between the institution of religion and other social institutions within the framework of sociological approaches and methods
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to sociology of religion
 Week 2Religion as a social fact
 Week 3Classical sociological perspectives on religion
 Week 4Contemporary sociological approaches on religion
 Week 5Sociology of religion in the Islamic world and Turkey
 Week 6Methods and Techniques Used in the Sociology of Religion
 Week 7Religion and Social Integration
 Week 8Religion and Social Differentiation
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Social Stratification and Religion
 Week 11Religious Groups and Communities
 Week 12Religion and Social Change
 Week 13Religion in Everyday Life
 Week 14Globalization and Religion
 Week 15New Religious Movements
 Week 16End of term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Kurt, A, 2018; Din Sosyolojisi. Bursa: Sentez Yayınları.
2Simmel, G. 2017; Gizliliğin ve Gizli Toplumların Sosyolojisi, Pinhan, İstanbul
 
Recommended Reading
1Berger, P.L. ve Luckmann, T. 2022; Modernite, Çoğulculuk ve Anlam Krizi: Modern İnsanın Yönelimi, Albaraka Yay., İstanbul
2Solmaz, B. ve Çapçıoğlu, İ.(der). 2006; Din Sosyolojisi, Klasik ve Çağdaş Yaklaşımlar, Çizgi Kitabevi, Konya
3Günay, Ü. 2011; Din Sosyolojisi, İnsan Yayınları, İstanbul
4Clark, P. 2012; Din Sosyolojisi: Yaşadığımız Dünya. Ankara: İmge Yayınları.
5Berger, P. L. 2011; Kutsal Şemsiye: Dinin Sosyolojik Teorisinin Ana Unsurları, (Çev. Ali Coşkun), Rağbet Yay., İstanbul.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 23/11/2024 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 25/01/2025 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 4 14 56
Sınıf dışı çalışma 4 14 56
Arasınav için hazırlık 12 1 12
Arasınav 2 1 2
Ödev 2 14 28
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 12 2 24
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load180