| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | ||||
| Course Code | LAW 128 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Law and Religion in Europe | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Avrupa’da Hukuk ve Din | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture,Other,Practical | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Spring,Fall,Summer School | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 100 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | Enabling the students to understand the relations between law and religion in Europe | ||||
| Course Description | The lecture’s purpose is to provide a comparative introduction to the national laws in Europe which affect religion. Constitutional postures of states towards religion, religious freedom, and discrimination, and the legal position, autonomy, and ministers of religious organizations will be examined as well as the protection of doctrine and worship, property and finances of religion, and religious education. Finally, the Turkish concept of Laicism will be put into the European context. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu dersin amacı, Avrupa’da din üzerinde etkili olan ulusal hukukların karşılaştırmalı bir tanıtımını vermektir. Devletlerin dine, din özgürlüğüne ve ayrımcılığa karşı anayasal durumları ve din örgütlerinin hukuksal pozisyonları, özerklikleri ve din adamları ile aynı zamanda doktirin ve ibadetin korunması, dini mallar ve mali kaynakları ve din eğitimi incelenecektir. Son olarak, Türk laiklik kavramı Avrupa bağlamında ele alınacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) After successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: have comparative knowledge the relation between law and religion in Europe and how it is legally organized in Europe. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | EKREM KURT , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | EKREM KURT |
| Semester | Spring,Fall,Summer School |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. EKREM KURT |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to the lecture’s subject and the used material, announcement of the curriculum |
| 2) | Scope, Sources, and Systems of Religion Law |
| 3) | Religious Freedom and the Individual |
| 4) | Religious Discrimination and Hatred |
| 5) | Legal Position of Religious Organizations |
| 6) | Autonomy and Ministers of Religious Organizations |
| 7) | Midterm exam |
| 8) | Protection of Doctrine and Worship |
| 9) | Property and Finances of Religion |
| 10) | Religion, Education, and Public Institutions |
| 11) | Religion and the Family: Marriage and Children |
| 12) | Religion Law of the European Union |
| 13) | Turkish Concept of Laicism in the European context |
| 14) | Evaluation and Conclusion |
| 15) | Final |
| 16) | Final |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Sources will be provided by the Instructor. | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Class time will be spent on presentations and discussions on the assigned readings. | ||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
kurte@mef.edu.tr +902123963500 Office Hours: Upon appointment via e-mail. Ofis Saatleri: Lütfen randevu alınız. |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 84 | ||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Total Workload | 100 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||