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  4. History of Islamic Sects
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Last Updated: 22/10/2025

Code - Course Title Compulsory/Elective Laboratory + Practice ECTS
İLH2004 - History of Islamic Sects III. SEMESTER 0 +0 4.5
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Course Type Required Courses
Course Instructor(s) LECTURER DR. İSA ABİDOĞLU
Mode of Delivery Distance Education
Place of Delivery
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Prerequisites There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
Courses Recomended History of Islamic Thought
Recommended Resources History of Islamic Sects Textbook (Anadolu University, Open Education Faculty)
Work Placement There is no internship for this course.
Aims of the Course

Weeks Learning Outcomes Topics Teaching Methods
Week - 1 Introduction to the History of Sects
Week - 2 Reasons for The Emergence of Sects in Islam
Week - 3 The First Sects Formed Around Management, Faith – Unbelief and Fate Issues
Week - 4 Ahl as-Sunnah wal - Jamaah
Week - 5 Shiism I
Week - 6 Midterm Exam Question Solution
Week - 7 Midterm Exam
Week - 8 Shiism II
Week - 9 Nusayriyah, Druze, Yazidizm
Week - 10 Alevism and Bektashi Order
Week - 11 Late Sects Formed on the Fundamental of the Mahdist Faith
Week - 12 Contemporary Islamic Movements
Week - 13 Final Exam Question Solution
Week - 14 Final Exam

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Assessment Method and Passing Requirements
Quamtity Percentage (%)
1.Midterm Exam 1 30
Final Exam 1 70
Toplam (%) 100

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