1. Cemil Kutluturk, Asist. Prof
Cemil Kutluturk, Asist. Prof., “History fo Religions” – academik year , I. smester
23 Sep
Methodology of the class
30 Sep
What is the religion?
Theories on origin of the religions: animism, hedonism, revelation etc.
Basic features of major religions
7 Oct
Classification of Religions
History of Judaism
Basic teachings of Judaism: Testament, Holy Ground, Sin and Suffering, Salvation, Myths and Rituals
14 Oct
Sacred texts of Judaism
Concept of God in Judaism
Main sects of Judaism
21 Oct
History of Christianity
Basic teachings of Christianity: Sin and Suffering, Salvation, Myths and Rituals
28 Oct
Sacred texts of Christianity
Concept of God in Christianity
Main sects of Christianity
4 Nov
What is the comparative method?
Comparative approach: Judaism, Christianity and Islam
11 Nov
Term of Indian Religions
History of Hinduism
Basic teachings of Hinduism: samsara, karma, moksha, avatara, Myths and Rituals
2 Dec
Sacred texts of Hinduism
Concept of God in Hinduism
Main sects of Hinduism
Hinduism in today’s world
9 Dec
History of Buddhism
Basic teachings of Buddhism: samsara, karma, nirvana, Myths and Rituals
16 Dec
Sacred texts of Buddhism
Does Buddhism accept concept of God?
Main sects of Buddhism
23 Dec
Sikhism and Jainism: their history and basic beliefs
30 Dec
Reading on Hindu Muslim Interaction in medieval period
“Amrakunda” (Havdu’l Haya) and “Macmuat’ul Bahrayn”