ISLAMIC HISTORY AND ARTS - THESIS

About the Program

-It consists of seven courses (3 hours per week), graduate seminar, and thesis study (120 ECTS total). The normal duration of this program is 4 semesters; the maximum duration is 6 semesters.

- Students, who completed course phase, submit a thesis proposal with the thesis form to the Institute, before starting their theses. After their proposals approved by the Institute, they can start their theses.

 

Program Objectives & Goals

Objectives

  1. To train experts who have analytics about the subjects and problems of knowledge in the field of İslamic history and arts
  2. To raise qualified people who are capable of original research on current issues and problems related to the field of İslamic history and arts.
  3. To bring in experts who have absorbed the values of their own history and civilization, who are sensitive to the problems of their civilization and who can take responsibility.
  4. To ensure students being equipped to investigate their historical background and values of civilization based on scientific principles.
Program Learning Outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

  1. He/She can evaluate issues such as singularity or plurality of civilization, clash, reconciliation and alliance of civilizations in the field of history and civilization studies with a political, mediatic, intellectual and critical approach.
  2. He/She can comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of İslamic history and arts.

SKILL

  1. He/She can analyze the subject of civilization as a scientific education and research subject by considering the subject of civilization within historical context and examine the subject of history and civilization in relation to each other with different dimensions.
  2. He/She can interpret the knowledge gained in the field of İslamic history and arts by integrating it with information from different disciplines, and can create new knowledge and conduct academic work.
  3. He/She can analyze the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.

COMPETENCE

  1. He/She can independently conduct a study that requires expertise in the field of İslamic history and arts.
  2. He/She can develop new approaches for the solution of complex problems encountered in applications related to his field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.
  3. He/She can have the ability, knowledge and skills to work effectively in teams and project groups individually and collectively.
  4. He/She can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field of history and arts and direct his / her learning.
  5. He/She can read and evaluate the material and literature in the field carefully, critically and in depth.
  6. He/She can systematically transfer the current developments and his own studies in the field of history and arts to groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual forms by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
  7. He/She can communicate orally and in writing by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
  8. He/She can use information and communication technologies with computer software at an advanced level required by his field.
  9. He / she can develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on the subjects related to his field and evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes.
  10. He / she can use the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills they have absorbed in the field in interdisciplinary studies.
  11. He/She can inspect and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing data about the field of İslamic history and arts.
  1. He/She can evaluate issues such as singularity or plurality of civilization, clash, reconciliation and alliance of civilizations in the field of history and civilization studies with a political, mediatic, intellectual and critical approach.
  2. He/She can comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of İslamic history and arts.
  3. He/She can analyze the subject of civilization as a scientific education and research subject by considering the subject of civilization within historical context and examine the subject of history and civilization in relation to each other with different dimensions.
  4. He/She can interpret the knowledge gained in the field of İslamic history and arts by integrating it with information from different disciplines, and can create new knowledge and conduct academic work.
  5. He/She can analyze the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
  6. He/She can independently conduct a study that requires expertise in the field of İslamic history and arts.
  7. He/She can develop new approaches for the solution of complex problems encountered in applications related to his field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.
  8. He/She can have the ability, knowledge and skills to work effectively in teams and project groups individually and collectively.
  9. He/She can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field of history and arts and direct his / her learning.
  10. He/She can read and evaluate the material and literature in the field carefully, critically and in depth.
  11. He/She can systematically transfer the current developments and his own studies in the field of history and arts to groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual forms by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
  12. He/She can communicate orally and in writing by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
  13. He/She can use information and communication technologies with computer software at an advanced level required by his field.
  14. He / she can develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on the subjects related to his field and evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes.
  15. He / she can use the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills they have absorbed in the field in interdisciplinary studies.
  16. He/She can inspect and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing data about the field of İslamic history and arts.
Subject-Specific QualificationsProgramme Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical / Conceptual
  • Beşeri bilimler alanında lisans düzeyi yeterliliklerine dayalı olarak aynı veya farklı bir alandaki bilgilerini uzmanlık düzeyinde geliştirir ve derinleştirir.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanının ilişkili olduğu disiplinler arası etkileşimi kavrar ve farklı disiplinlerle ortak çalışmalar yürütür.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanında kazanılan lisans düzeyi yeterliliklerine dayalı olarak ilgili alandaki kaynakları etkin bir şekilde kullanır.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanlarında uygulanan araştırma yöntem ve tekniklerini kullanır, kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir.
  • He/She can evaluate issues such as singularity or plurality of civilization, clash, reconciliation and alliance of civilizations in the field of history and civilization studies with a political, mediatic, intellectual and critical approach.
  • He/She can comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of İslamic history and arts.
SKILL
Cognitive / Pratical
  • Beşeri bilimler alanında edindiği uzmanlık düzeyindeki kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgileri kullanır.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanında edindiği bilgileri farklı disiplin alanlarından gelen bilgilerle bütünleştirerek yorumlar, çözümler ve yeni bilgiler oluşturur.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanında karşılaşılan sorunları en uygun araştırma yöntem ve tekniklerini kullanarak çözümler.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanında edindiği uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgileri toplumun eğitim, kültür ve sanat seviyesinin yükseltilmesi yönünde kullanır.
  • He/She can analyze the subject of civilization as a scientific education and research subject by considering the subject of civilization within historical context and examine the subject of history and civilization in relation to each other with different dimensions.
  • He/She can interpret the knowledge gained in the field of İslamic history and arts by integrating it with information from different disciplines, and can create new knowledge and conduct academic work.
  • He/She can analyze the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
COMPETENCE
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
  • Beşeri bilimler alanıyla ilgili uzmanlık gerektiren bir çalışmayı bağımsız olarak yürütür.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanıyla ilgili uygulamalarda karşılaşılan ve öngörülemeyen karmaşık sorunların çözümü için yeni yaklaşımlar geliştirir.
  • Eğitim, kültür ve sanat alanlarında yürütülen çalışmalarda bireysel olarak bağımsız çalışır ve/veya ekip çalışmalarında sorumluluk alarak çözüm üretir.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanı ile ilgili sorunların çözümlenmesini gerektiren ortamlarda liderlik yapar; kişisel, kurumsal ve ekip çalışmalarını uzmanlık düzeyinde organize eder.
  • He/She can independently conduct a study that requires expertise in the field of İslamic history and arts.
  • He/She can develop new approaches for the solution of complex problems encountered in applications related to his field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.
  • He/She can have the ability, knowledge and skills to work effectively in teams and project groups individually and collectively.
Learning Competence
  • Beşeri bilimler alanında edindiği kuramsal ve uygulamalı uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir.
  • Sorumluluğu altındaki kişi ve grupların öğrenmesini yönlendirir.
  • He/She can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field of history and arts and direct his / her learning.
  • He/She can read and evaluate the material and literature in the field carefully, critically and in depth.
Communication and Social Competence
  • Sosyal ilişkileri ve bu ilişkileri yönlendiren normları eleştirel bir bakış açısıyla inceler, geliştirir ve gerektiğinde değiştirmek üzere harekete geçer.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanında edindiği uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgi ve becerilerini kullanarak toplumda kültür ve sanat duyarlılığını geliştirir.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanının gerektirdiği düzeyde bilgisayar yazılımı ile birlikte bilişim ve iletişim teknolojilerini ileri düzeyde kullanır.
  • Bir yabancı dili Avrupa Dil Portföyü B2 Genel Düzeyinde kullanarak sözlü ve yazılı iletişim kurar.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanındaki güncel gelişmeleri ve yürütülen projeleri, nicel ve nitel verilerle destekleyerek alanındaki ve alan dışındaki gruplara uygun iletişim araçlarıyla aktarır.
  • He/She can systematically transfer the current developments and his own studies in the field of history and arts to groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual forms by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
  • He/She can communicate orally and in writing by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
  • He/She can use information and communication technologies with computer software at an advanced level required by his field.
Field Specific Competence
  • Beşeri bilimler alanıyla ilgili verileri toplar, yorumlar, uygular ve duyurulması aşamalarında bilimsel, kültürel, sanatsal, toplumsal ve etik değerleri gözeterek denetler ve bu değerleri anlatır.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanında strateji belirler, politika geliştirir, uygulama aşamalarını planlar ve elde edilen sonuçları kalite süreçleri çerçevesinde değerlendirir.
  • Beşeri bilimler alanında edindiği uzmanlık bilgisini ve problem çözme ve uygulama becerilerini disiplinler arası çalışmalarda kullanır.
  • He / she can develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on the subjects related to his field and evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes.
  • He / she can use the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills they have absorbed in the field in interdisciplinary studies.
  • He/She can inspect and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing data about the field of İslamic history and arts.
Relationship Between Programme Learning Outcomes and Objectives
KNOWLEDGEOBJECTIVET%
Theoretical / ConceptualO1O2O3O4
1He/She can evaluate issues such as singularity or plurality of civilization, clash, reconciliation and alliance of civilizations in the field of history and civilization studies with a political, mediatic, intellectual and critical approach. 5 VH ✔ 0 - 0 - 0 - 5%25,00
2He/She can comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of İslamic history and arts. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0%0,00
SKILLOBJECTIVET%
Cognitive / PraticalO1O2O3O4
1He/She can analyze the subject of civilization as a scientific education and research subject by considering the subject of civilization within historical context and examine the subject of history and civilization in relation to each other with different dimensions. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0%0,00
2He/She can interpret the knowledge gained in the field of İslamic history and arts by integrating it with information from different disciplines, and can create new knowledge and conduct academic work. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0%0,00
3He/She can analyze the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0%0,00
COMPETENCEOBJECTIVET%
Competence to Work Independently and Take ResponsibilityO1O2O3O4
1He/She can independently conduct a study that requires expertise in the field of İslamic history and arts. 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔ 4 H ✔ 5 VH ✔18%90,00
2He/She can develop new approaches for the solution of complex problems encountered in applications related to his field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔ 4 H ✔ 5 VH ✔18%90,00
3He/She can have the ability, knowledge and skills to work effectively in teams and project groups individually and collectively. 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔ 4 H ✔ 5 VH ✔18%90,00
Learning CompetenceO1O2O3O4
1He/She can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field of history and arts and direct his / her learning. 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔ 4 H ✔ 5 VH ✔18%90,00
2He/She can read and evaluate the material and literature in the field carefully, critically and in depth. 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔ 4 H ✔ 5 VH ✔18%90,00
Communication and Social CompetenceO1O2O3O4
1He/She can systematically transfer the current developments and his own studies in the field of history and arts to groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual forms by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔ 4 H ✔ 5 VH ✔18%90,00
2He/She can communicate orally and in writing by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔ 4 H ✔ 5 VH ✔18%90,00
3He/She can use information and communication technologies with computer software at an advanced level required by his field. 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔ 4 H ✔ 5 VH ✔18%90,00
Field Specific CompetenceO1O2O3O4
1He / she can develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on the subjects related to his field and evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔ 4 H ✔ 5 VH ✔18%90,00
2He / she can use the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills they have absorbed in the field in interdisciplinary studies. 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔ 4 H ✔ 5 VH ✔18%90,00
3He/She can inspect and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing data about the field of İslamic history and arts. 5 VH ✔ 4 H ✔ 4 H ✔ 5 VH ✔18%90,00
NUMBER OF PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (16)12111111--
WEIGHT60444455--
PERCENTAGE%75,00%55,00%55,00%68,75--
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - NONE [0] (-)4555
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - HIGH [4] (H)011110
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - VERY HIGH [5] (VH)120011

* T: Total, %: Percentage

O1 — To train experts who have analytics about the subjects and problems of knowledge in the field of İslamic history and arts

O2 — To raise qualified people who are capable of original research on current issues and problems related to the field of İslamic history and arts.

O3 — To bring in experts who have absorbed the values of their own history and civilization, who are sensitive to the problems of their civilization and who can take responsibility.

O4 — To ensure students being equipped to investigate their historical background and values of civilization based on scientific principles.

Contribution Level: 0 = None 4 = High 5 = Very High
Contribution Level: - = None H = High VH = Very High
Contribution Level: ✔ = Has contribution None
Teaching Methods

Expression
Question-Answer
Discussion
Practice and Analysis
Team work
Brainstorming
Individual study
Preparing project

Assessment Methods

Exam (Written Exam)
Homework
Project
Portfolio
Performance Task (Seminar / Presentation / Thesis)
Writing a research paper
In-class discussion

Degree and Level Awarded

Students who complete the requirements of the program receive a master's degree.

Graduation Requirements

It consists of seven courses of twenty-one hours, a graduate seminar and a thesis study. (Total 120 ECTS and an average of 2.50 and above) The normal duration of completing this program is 4 semesters and the maximum duration is 6 semesters.

Students who complete the course phase submit a thesis proposal to the Institute before starting their thesis. After their thesis proposals are accepted by the Institute, they are entitled to start their thesis.

In order to graduate, students enrolled in the graduate programs must meet at least one of the following conditions before the thesis defense exam.

A paper presented at national or international scientific meetings,
An article published in a refereed / indexed journal, accepted for publication or with a DOI number,
A paper presented at the symposiums organized by IZU in the Social / Science fields.


The publication should be about the subject of the student's thesis or a subject related to the department.
In publications, the approval of the thesis supervisor must be obtained.
Publications must have the name of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The undergraduates who meet the requirements for application to the İslamic History and Arts Studies Graduate Program and who are successful in the entrance exam to the program are accepted to the program. Upon the recommendation of the exam jury and the approval of the head of the department, they enroll in the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Graduate Education Institute, Department of İslamic History and Arts, Graduate Education Program.

Study Plan

1th Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 5 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
ITS 501 Graduate Seminar CompulsoryTurkish20027.52
ITS 597 Scientific Research Methods CompulsoryTurkish30037.53
BLS 001 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
BLS 002 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
BLS 003 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
Total:14001437,514,0

1th Semester Elective Courses

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
ITS 505 History of Islmic Instıtutions Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
ITS 506 Sources of Islamic History Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
ITS 509 Turkish Religious Music Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
ITS 511 Introduction to the History of Turkish Music Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
ITS 513 Traditional Turkish Arts Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
ITS 515 Sources of Turkish Islamic Literature Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
ITS 517 Literary Information Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
Total:21002152,521,0

2nd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 4 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
ITS 501 Graduate Seminar CompulsoryTurkish20027.52
BLS 001 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
BLS 002 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
BLS 003 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
Total:11001130,011,0

2nd Semester Elective Courses

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
ITS 510 Turkish Religious Music Repertory Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
ITS 512 History of Turkish Islamic Arts Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
ITS 514 Concepts of Art History Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
ITS 516 Genres in Turkish Islamic Literature Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
Total:12001230,012,0

3rd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 1 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
ITS 500 Master's Thesis ThesisTurkish0000600
Total:000060,00,0

4th Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 1 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
ITS 500 Master's Thesis ThesisTurkish0000600
Total:000060,00,0

6th Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 0 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
Total:00000,00,0

6th Semester Elective Courses

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
ITS 500 Master's Thesis ThesisTurkish0000600
Total:000060,00,0

Course Load Summary

TPLHECTSCr.
Grand Total (Number of Courses: 11)250025187,525,0
Compulsory Course Total (Number of Courses: 3)700722,57,0
Elective Course Total (Number of Courses: 6)18001845,018,0
Course TypeNumber of CoursesRatio (%)
Zorunlu Ders327,27
Seçmeli Ders654,55
Bölüm Dışı Seçmeli Ders00,00

T: Theory, P: Practice, L: Laboratory, WCH: Weekly Course Hours, ECTS: European Credit Transfer System, Cr.: Credit

Core Area Distribution
Core AreaTotal ECTSRatio (%)
Unknown / Unspecified18070.6%
Humanities40.515.9%
Arts2710.6%
Humanities6.82.7%
Arts0.80.3%
Course Category List

Compulsory Courses

CourseECTSRatio (%)
ITS 597 - Scientific Research Methods7.5
21 - Arts%10
22 - Humanities%90

Elective Courses

CourseECTSRatio (%)
ITS 500 - Master's Thesis60
99 - Unknown / Unspecified%100
ITS 505 - History of Islmic Instıtutions7.5
22 - Humanities%100
ITS 506 - Sources of Islamic History7.5
22 - Humanities%100
ITS 509 - Turkish Religious Music7.5
21 - Arts%100
ITS 511 - Introduction to the History of Turkish Music7.5
21 - Arts%100
ITS 512 - History of Turkish Islamic Arts7.5
21 - Arts%60
22 - Humanities%40
ITS 513 - Traditional Turkish Arts7.5
21 - Arts%100
ITS 515 - Sources of Turkish Islamic Literature7.5
22 - Humanities%100
ITS 516 - Genres in Turkish Islamic Literature7.5
22 - Humanities%100
ITS 517 - Literary Information7.5
22 - Humanities%100