SPIRITUAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE - THESIS | Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

About the Program

Information on the Program

Spiritual Counseling and Guidance Department opened under that name in Turkey is the first thesis and non-thesis master's program.

In this program,

Having theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the field of psychology and psychological counseling, having a knowledge and skill to establish the relationship between psychology and spirituality,
Having knowledge and skills about spiritual counseling practices,
Sensitive to professional ethical principles,
Having scientific research and writing skills,
It is aimed to develop the consultancy service areas demanded by today's people and to train experts who will provide services in our country in the field of spiritual consultancy, which has examples in the world and is applied successfully.
Graduation Requirements

It consists of seven twenty-one-hour courses, a graduate seminar and a thesis. (Total 120 ECTS) The normal duration of completing this program is 4 semesters and the maximum duration is 6 semesters.
Compulsory scientific preparation is applied in our Master's Program.
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.
Graduation Requirements

Students enrolled in the Master's Programs must fulfill at least one of the following conditions before the thesis defense exam in order to graduate.
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 thesis subject of the student or a subject related to the department.
In publications, the approval of the thesis advisor must be obtained.
Publications must have the name of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University.
Purpose of the Program

The purpose of Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (Thesis / Non-Thesis) Master's Program is; It is the development of the consultancy service areas demanded by today's people, and the training of experts who will provide services in our country in the field of spiritual consultancy, which has examples in the world and is applied successfully. In line with this main goal, the aim of this master's program is to provide children, young people, adults and the elderly, who are the target audience of religious services, who have developed their knowledge and skills related to general culture, field knowledge and professional formation required to provide effective religious services at individual and social level. has gained the ability to recognize according to social and religious development characteristics and to present religious teachings with appropriate methods and techniques; With his historical knowledge of religious sciences, he has gained the ability to follow up-to-date knowledge and developments in his field and to use them in solving problems; formed a lifelong learning philosophy depending on the developments and problems in the social field; Having the knowledge and skills to provide religious counseling and guidance to people who constitute the disadvantaged group of the society (disabled people, prisoners, sick and old people, widows and orphans); Gained the ability to research, analyze and synthesize all kinds of individual, social, even global problems, philosophical, social, psychological and religious issues, using basic resources, at a scientific level, and report them; By raising awareness of national and religious values, they will be able to recognize and perpetuate social customs and traditions, away from superstitions; In parallel with the education and training he received, he gained the feeling and ability to represent his profession in society; To train experts who can use religious and spiritual methods and techniques together with modern psychological counseling techniques.
Important informations

In the face of frequently asked questions about the department, it would be beneficial to provide information on the following issues:

The Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR) master's program with and without thesis does not promise any job to its graduates. The employment of graduates from these departments depends on the decisions taken by the relevant institutions.
Graduates of theology, Islamic sciences, psychology, psychological counseling and guidance departments of related faculties will be able to apply to Spiritual Counseling and Guidance Master's program.
Foreign language requirement is not required for applying to the Master's program with and without thesis in Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR).
In Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR) graduate programs with and without thesis, a one-semester scientific preparation program will be applied.
In Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR) master's program with thesis, those who score 55 and above in ALES Equal Weight Score Type can apply.
ALES score is not required for applying to the Non-Thesis Master's Program in Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR).
In the event that there is an application above the quota specified for the Master's program with and without thesis in Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR), a science exam and an oral interview are made and student selection can be done.
Students who will take MDR graduate preparatory courses will be able to take preparatory courses individually, and when necessary, they will be able to take these courses with undergraduate students when the number of classes is reached in line with the decision of the department.
MDR Master's courses will be scheduled on weekday evenings and / or on weekends on Saturdays at the Halkalı central campus. However, if there is sufficient demand, a class can be opened in Altunizade campus. In addition, daytime classes can be opened in both campuses, upon sufficient demand. The curriculum depends on the number of students each semester, the qualifications of the courses to be opened, etc. It may vary depending on the conditions.
The Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR) graduate program with and without thesis operates within the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Graduate Education Institute and operates like other departments in line with the relevant regulations and directives. For your questions in this context, you can reach the relevant graduate regulations and decisions on our website.

Scientific Preparation Program (Thesis / Non-Thesis Y.L.) (For Graduates of Theology / Islamic Sciences) (T) (U) Weekly Course Hours ECTS
PDR 101 Introduction to Psychology 2 0 2 4
PDR 102 Developmental Psychology - I 2 0 2 4
PDR 307 Psychological Counseling Theories 2 0 2 2
PDR 305 Counseling Principles and Techniques 2 0 2 3
PDR 303 Psychological Tests 1 2 3 3
PDR 301 Behavioral Disorders - I 2 0 2 3

Scientific Preparation Program (Thesis / Non-Thesis Y.L.) (For the Graduates of the Department of Psychology and Psychological Counseling and Guidance) (T) (U) Weekly Course Hours ECTS
ISF 109 Reading Quran and Tajwit I 2 0 2 3
ISF 105 Principles of Islamic Belief 2 0 2 3
ISF 107 Level 4 0 4 5
ISF 331 Sufism I 2 0 2 4
ISF 103 Interpretation Method 4 0 4 6
ISF 209 Introduction to Islamic Law 2 0 2 3
ISF 403 History of Religions I 2 0 2 4
ISF 335 Psychology of Religion I 2 0 2 3

Program Objectives & Goals

Objectives

It is the training of experts who will provide services in our country in the field of spiritual counseling, which has examples in the world and is successfully applied by developing the fields of consultancy service demanded by today's people.
Having theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the field of psychology and psychological counseling, having a knowledge and skill to establish the relationship between psychology and spirituality,
Recognizing children, young people, adults and the elderly, who are the target audience of religious services who have developed their knowledge and skills related to general culture, field knowledge and professional formation, which are necessary to provide effective religious services at individual and social level, according to their biological, psychological, social and religious development characteristics, and the appropriate method and the ability to present religious teachings through techniques;
To gain the ability to follow up-to-date knowledge and developments in the field and to use them in solving problems, along with historical knowledge of religious sciences
It formed a lifelong learning philosophy depending on the developments and problems in the social field; To have the knowledge and skills to provide religious counseling and guidance to people who constitute the disadvantaged group of the society (disabled people, prisoners, sick and old people, widows and orphans)
Gaining the ability to report all kinds of individual, social, even global, philosophical, social, psychological and religious problems by using basic resources, by making scientific research, analysis and synthesis.
By raising awareness of national and religious values, they will be able to recognize and perpetuate social customs and traditions, away from superstitions; to gain the feeling and ability to represent the profession in the society in parallel with the education and training received.
To train experts who can use religious and spiritual methods and techniques together with modern psychological counseling techniques

Program Learning Outcomes

COMPETENCE

Knows Spiritual Counseling and Guidance Theories and Theories
The ability to make a report by making use of basic resources, researching at a scientific level, analyzing and synthesizing
To have the knowledge and skills to provide religious counseling and guidance for people who constitute the disadvantaged group of the society (disabled people, prisoners, sick and old people, widows and orphans).
The ability to follow up-to-date knowledge and developments in the field and to use them in solving problems, along with historical knowledge of religious sciences.
To develop the knowledge and skills related to general culture, field knowledge and professional formation which are necessary to provide effective religious service at individual and social level.
Knows and Uses Spiritual Counseling Techniques.
Have Effective Communication Skills in Spiritual Counseling.

SKILL

Can use religious and spiritual methods and techniques together with modern psychological counseling techniques
the feeling and ability to represent their profession in society
Uses forms and tests used in spiritual counseling.
Applies interview techniques.

KNOWLEDGE

Knows Spiritual Counseling Methods and Theories
Knows Scientific Research Methods and Techniques.
Gains knowledge of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.
Knows spiritual counseling and guidance processes in various institutions.
Gains knowledge of solving religious and legal problems in spiritual counseling.
Knows and Applies Ethical Rules in Spiritual Counseling.
Has General Psychopathology Knowledge.
Has Knowledge on Developmental Psychology.
Has information about Religion and Mental Health.
Has knowledge and general knowledge about basic Islamic sciences.
Have the ability to write scientific writing.

Knows Spiritual Counseling and Guidance Theories and Theories
Can use religious and spiritual methods and techniques together with modern psychological counseling techniques
the feeling and ability to represent their profession in society
The ability to make a report by making use of basic resources, researching at a scientific level, analyzing and synthesizing
To have the knowledge and skills to provide religious counseling and guidance for people who constitute the disadvantaged group of the society (disabled people, prisoners, sick and old people, widows and orphans).
The ability to follow up-to-date knowledge and developments in the field and to use them in solving problems, along with historical knowledge of religious sciences.
To develop the knowledge and skills related to general culture, field knowledge and professional formation which are necessary to provide effective religious service at individual and social level.
Knows Spiritual Counseling Methods and Theories
Knows Scientific Research Methods and Techniques.
Gains knowledge of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.
Knows spiritual counseling and guidance processes in various institutions.
Knows and Uses Spiritual Counseling Techniques.
Gains knowledge of solving religious and legal problems in spiritual counseling.
Have Effective Communication Skills in Spiritual Counseling.
Uses forms and tests used in spiritual counseling.
Knows and Applies Ethical Rules in Spiritual Counseling.
Has General Psychopathology Knowledge.
Applies interview techniques.
Has Knowledge on Developmental Psychology.
Has information about Religion and Mental Health.
Has knowledge and general knowledge about basic Islamic sciences.
Have the ability to write scientific writing.

Subject-Specific Qualifications	Programme Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical / Conceptual
Alanının ilişkili olduğu disiplinler arası etkileşimi kavrar. Alanla ilgili temel kavramsal bilgilere, kuramsal ve uygulama açısından aralarındaki ilişkiyi kavrayacak şekilde sahiptir. Toplumlarının yaşadığı dönüşümlerin nedenleri ve sonuçları hakkında temel bilgilere sahiptir. Sosyal ve Davranış Bilimlerinde temel kavramları kavrar, kavramlar arası ilişkilere hakimdir. İnsanlar ve toplumlararası ilişkilerin işleyiş kurallarına dair temel bilgilere sahiptir. Sosyal ve Davranış Bilimlerinin gerektirdiği araştırmaları yapma, araştırmalarını nasıl planlanacağı bilgisine ve bunu uygulayabilme becerisine sahiptir. Sosyal ve Davranış Bilimlerinin gerektirdiği ileri düzeyde veri işleyerek bilgi elde edebilmek için gerekli bilgilere kuramsal ve uygulama düzeyinde sahiptir.	Knows Spiritual Counseling Methods and Theories Knows Scientific Research Methods and Techniques. Gains knowledge of Islamic mysticism and spirituality. Knows spiritual counseling and guidance processes in various institutions. Gains knowledge of solving religious and legal problems in spiritual counseling. Knows and Applies Ethical Rules in Spiritual Counseling. Has General Psychopathology Knowledge. Has Knowledge on Developmental Psychology. Has information about Religion and Mental Health. Has knowledge and general knowledge about basic Islamic sciences. Have the ability to write scientific writing.
SKILL
Cognitive / Pratical
Alanla ilgili kuramsal bilgileri analiz etme ve uygulamadaki yansımalarını değerlendirme becerisine sahiptir. Sosyal ve davranış bilimleri alanına ilişkin kuramlara hakim ve bunlardan yola çıkarak çalışma hayatında rapor haline getirebilme ve akademik kurallara uygun eserler hazırlama bilgisine sahiptir. Karar alma, kararı uygulama ve davranış haline getirmede alana ilişkin sahip olunan bilgileri kullanabilmek becerisine sahiptir. Alana ilişkin elde edilen bilgileri, ilgili kişilere teorik ve pratik esasları ile aktarabilme yeteneğine sahiptir. Alanında edindiği bilgileri farklı disiplin alanlarından gelen bilgilerle bütünleştirerek yorumlar ve yeni bilgiler oluşturur. Alanındaki ulusal ve/veya uluslararası toplantılarda sözlü ve yazılı özgün sunumlar yapar. Alanı ile ilgili karşılaşılan sorunsalları tespit eder ve araştırma yöntemlerini kullanarak çözüm önerileri geliştirir veya çözümler.	Can use religious and spiritual methods and techniques together with modern psychological counseling techniques the feeling and ability to represent their profession in society Uses forms and tests used in spiritual counseling. Applies interview techniques.
COMPETENCE
Learning Competence
Alanla ilgili bilgi ve uygulama eksikliklerini tespit eder. Alanında edindiği temel düzeydeki bilgi ve becerileri katkıcı, sorgulayıcı ve üretici bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir, öğrenme gereksinimlerini belirler ve karşılar. Alanla ilgili ilgi ve isteği sürekli canlı tutabilecek seviyededir. Yaşamboyu öğrenme ve sorgulama bilincine sahiptir. Alanla ilgili elde edilen bilgileri neden sonuç ve eleştiri süzgecinden geçirerek değerlendirir. Öğrenimini aynı alanda bir ileri eğitim düzeyine veya aynı düzeydeki bir mesleğe katkı üretecek biçimde yönlendirir. Alanı ile ilgili ulusal ve uluslararası yayınları takip eder.	The ability to make a report by making use of basic resources, researching at a scientific level, analyzing and synthesizing The ability to follow up-to-date knowledge and developments in the field and to use them in solving problems, along with historical knowledge of religious sciences.
Communication and Social Competence
Alanı ile ilgili edindiği bilgi ve becerileri, yazılı ve sözlü olarak aktarır. Sosyal ilişkileri ve bu ilişkileri yönlendiren normları eleştirel bir bakış açısıyla inceler, geliştirir ve gerektiğinde değiştirmek üzere harekete geçer. Alanının gerektirdiği düzeyde bilgisayar yazılımı ile birlikte bilişim ve iletişim teknolojilerini kullanır. Bir yabancı dili en az Avrupa Dil Portföyü B2 Genel Düzeyinde kullanarak alanındaki bilgileri izler ve meslektaşları ile iletişim kurar. Alanla ilgili çözüm önerilerini bilimsel verilerle desteklemek suretiyle yetkin olanlarla paylaşır İş yaşamına dahil olduğunda kuramsal altyapı ve kavramsal zenginliğinin yarattığı farklılığı bireysel kariyerine yansıtır. Alanla ilgili bilgi ve uygulamaları, sosyal sorumluluk yaklaşımı çerçevesinde proje ve etkinliklere dönüştürür. Akademik çalışma ortamında bilgi paylaşma, ortak çalışma ve eleştirel yaklaşımları değerlendirebilme ve çalışmasına dahil edebilme yetkinliğine sahiptir.	Have Effective Communication Skills in Spiritual Counseling.
Field Specific Competence
Sosyal hakların evrenselliği, sosyal adalet, kalite ve kültürel değerler ile çevre koruma, iş sağlığı ve güvenliği konularında yeterli bilince sahiptir. Sosyal hakların evrenselliği, sosyal adalet, kalite ve kültürel değerler ile çevre koruma, iş sağlığı ve güvenliği konularında yeterli bilince sahiptir. Alanla ilgili bilgi ve birikimlerin oluşturulması (toplama, yorumlama ve sonuçların duyurulması) sürecinde toplumsal, kültürel, bilimsel ve etik değerlere uygun hareket eder. Geleceğe yönelik tahminlerde bulunur. Alanında özümsediği bilgiyi, problem çözme ve/veya uygulama becerilerini, ulusal ve uluslararası düzeyde ve disiplinler arası çalışmalarda kullanır. Sosyal ve davranışsal olgulara dair görüşlerini alanın sağladığı yöntem ve bilgi kümesini kullanarak geliştirir ve olayları yorumlamada yetkinliğe sahiptir. Değişime ve yeniliğe karşı açık tutuma sahiptir.	Knows Spiritual Counseling and Guidance Theories and Theories To have the knowledge and skills to provide religious counseling and guidance for people who constitute the disadvantaged group of the society (disabled people, prisoners, sick and old people, widows and orphans). To develop the knowledge and skills related to general culture, field knowledge and professional formation which are necessary to provide effective religious service at individual and social level. Knows and Uses Spiritual Counseling Techniques.

Relationship Between Programme Learning Outcomes and Objectives

COMPETENCE		OBJECTIVE								T	%
Field Specific Competence		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8
1	Knows Spiritual Counseling and Guidance Theories and Theories	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
2	To have the knowledge and skills to provide religious counseling and guidance for people who constitute the disadvantaged group of the society (disabled people, prisoners, sick and old people, widows and orphans).	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	2 L ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	35	%87,50
3	To develop the knowledge and skills related to general culture, field knowledge and professional formation which are necessary to provide effective religious service at individual and social level.	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	3 M ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	35	%87,50
4	Knows and Uses Spiritual Counseling Techniques.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
Learning Competence		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8
1	The ability to make a report by making use of basic resources, researching at a scientific level, analyzing and synthesizing	4 H ✔	3 M ✔	3 M ✔	4 H ✔	3 M ✔	5 VH ✔	3 M ✔	5 VH ✔	30	%75,00
2	The ability to follow up-to-date knowledge and developments in the field and to use them in solving problems, along with historical knowledge of religious sciences.	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	3 M ✔	5 VH ✔	3 M ✔	5 VH ✔	34	%85,00
Communication and Social Competence		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8
1	Have Effective Communication Skills in Spiritual Counseling.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
SKILL		OBJECTIVE								T	%
Cognitive / Pratical		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8
1	Can use religious and spiritual methods and techniques together with modern psychological counseling techniques	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	37	%92,50
2	the feeling and ability to represent their profession in society	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	3 M ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	36	%90,00
3	Uses forms and tests used in spiritual counseling.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
4	Applies interview techniques.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
KNOWLEDGE		OBJECTIVE								T	%
Theoretical / Conceptual		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8
1	Knows Spiritual Counseling Methods and Theories	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	34	%85,00
2	Knows Scientific Research Methods and Techniques.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
3	Gains knowledge of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
4	Knows spiritual counseling and guidance processes in various institutions.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
5	Gains knowledge of solving religious and legal problems in spiritual counseling.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
6	Knows and Applies Ethical Rules in Spiritual Counseling.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
7	Has General Psychopathology Knowledge.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
8	Has Knowledge on Developmental Psychology.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
9	Has information about Religion and Mental Health.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
10	Has knowledge and general knowledge about basic Islamic sciences.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0	%0,00
11	Have the ability to write scientific writing.	3 M ✔	2 L ✔	2 L ✔	5 VH ✔	2 L ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	3 M ✔	26	%65,00
NUMBER OF PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (22)		8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	-	-
WEIGHT		36	33	31	34	31	33	32	37	-	-
PERCENTAGE		%32,73	%30,00	%28,18	%30,91	%28,18	%30,00	%29,09	%33,64	-	-
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - NONE [0] (-)		14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - LOW [2] (L)		0	1	1	0	1	1	0	0
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - MEDIUM [3] (M)		1	1	1	1	2	1	2	1
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - HIGH [4] (H)		2	2	4	4	2	2	4	1
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - VERY HIGH [5] (VH)		5	4	2	3	3	4	2	6

* T: Total, %: Percentage

O1 — It is the training of experts who will provide services in our country in the field of spiritual counseling, which has examples in the world and is successfully applied by developing the fields of consultancy service demanded by today's people.

O2 — Having theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the field of psychology and psychological counseling, having a knowledge and skill to establish the relationship between psychology and spirituality,

O3 — Recognizing children, young people, adults and the elderly, who are the target audience of religious services who have developed their knowledge and skills related to general culture, field knowledge and professional formation, which are necessary to provide effective religious services at individual and social level, according to their biological, psychological, social and religious development characteristics, and the appropriate method and the ability to present religious teachings through techniques;

O4 — To gain the ability to follow up-to-date knowledge and developments in the field and to use them in solving problems, along with historical knowledge of religious sciences

O5 — It formed a lifelong learning philosophy depending on the developments and problems in the social field; To have the knowledge and skills to provide religious counseling and guidance to people who constitute the disadvantaged group of the society (disabled people, prisoners, sick and old people, widows and orphans)

O6 — Gaining the ability to report all kinds of individual, social, even global, philosophical, social, psychological and religious problems by using basic resources, by making scientific research, analysis and synthesis.

O7 — By raising awareness of national and religious values, they will be able to recognize and perpetuate social customs and traditions, away from superstitions; to gain the feeling and ability to represent the profession in the society in parallel with the education and training received.

O8 — To train experts who can use religious and spiritual methods and techniques together with modern psychological counseling techniques

Contribution Level: 0 = None 2 = Low 3 = Medium 4 = High 5 = Very High

Contribution Level: - = None L = Low M = Medium H = High VH = Very High

Contribution Level: ✔ = Has contribution None

Teaching Methods

The most used teaching methods in the programs at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University are given below.
•   Expression
•   Question answer
• Discussion
• Practice and Practice
• Notation
• Show and Make
Role Playing
•   Team work
Simulation
•   Brainstorming
• Six Hats
• Case Study
• Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop / Field Application
•   Individual study
•   Problem solving
Project Based Learning (including fieldwork)

Assessment Methods

The most commonly used Measurement Methods in the programs at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University are given below.
Exam (Written Exam / Test: True-False Test, Multiple Choice Test, Short Answer Test, Matching Test)
Oral Exam
• Homework
Project / Design
• Portfolio
• Performance Task (Application / Laboratory / Workshop / Fieldwork / Seminar / Presentation / Graduation Study / Thesis)

Degree and Level Awarded

Scientist in Spiritual Counseling and Guidance

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements and Important Information: Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR) master's program with and without thesis does not promise any job to its graduates. The employment of graduates of these departments depends on the decisions taken by the relevant institutions. Graduates of theology, Islamic sciences, psychology, psychological counseling and guidance departments of the related faculties can apply to the Spiritual Counseling and Guidance Master's program. Foreign language requirement is not required for applying to the Master's program with and without thesis in Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR). In Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR) graduate programs with and without thesis, a one-semester scientific preparation program will be applied. In Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR) master's program with thesis, those who score 55 and above in ALES Equal Weight Score Type can apply. ALES score is not required for applying to the Non-Thesis Master's Program in Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR). If there is an application above the determined quota for the Master of Spiritual Counseling and Guidance (MDR) programs with and without thesis, students can be selected by conducting a science exam and oral interviews.

Graduation Requirements

It consists of seven twenty-one-hour courses, a graduate seminar and a thesis study. (Total 120 ECTS) The normal duration of completing this program is 4 semesters and the maximum duration is 6 semesters.
Compulsory scientific preparation is applied in our Master's Program.
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.
Students enrolled in the Master's Programs must fulfill at least one of the following conditions before the thesis defense exam in order to graduate.
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 thesis subject of the student 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

Students who can document that they have taken scientific preparation courses at undergraduate level before have the right to be exempted from the relevant courses.

Likewise, students who document the courses they have taken from the master's department of another university have the right to exemption.

Exemption decisions are made by the exemption commission determined by the department.

Employment Opportunities

Spiritual Counseling and Guidance needed in today's Turkey Higher Education Council (YOK) within an academic department recognized both areas is also a respected profession recognized by law. Article 7 of the Law No. 633 on the Establishment and Duties of the Presidency of Religious Affairs clearly includes the expression "Spiritual Consultancy", the responsibility of providing this service as a constitutional institution is given to the Directorate of Religious Affairs and the application area and details are explained. Likewise, on October 25, 2019, the Spiritual Counseling occupational standard was reviewed by the Vocational Qualifications Authority (MYK) Health and Social Services Sector Committee, and approved by the VQA Board of Directors and was published in the Official Gazette Date-Number / 25.10.2019 - 30929 (Repeated) with reference code 19UMS0728-6. and published as "Spiritual Counselor (Level 6) National Occupational Standard".
As a result, our graduates are trained to work within institutions that provide employment in the field of spiritual counseling, such as penal institutions, social service institutions, credit dormitories institution, and especially under the Presidency of Religious Affairs.

Access to Further Studies

Our graduates from the master's department with thesis can continue their doctorate education in other departments that meet the admission requirements.

Course Plan Year

Study Plan

1th Semester

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

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
MDR 597	Scientific Research Methods	Compulsory	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 003	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PDR 101	Introduction to Psychology	Scientific Preparation	Turkish	2	2	4	2
PDR 307	Theories of Psychological Counseling	Scientific Preparation	Turkish	2	2	2	2
Total:				10	10	21,0	10,0

1th Semester Elective Courses

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	P	H	ECTS	Cr.
MDR 511	Spiritual Counseling Practices I	Compulsory	Turkish	3	3	6	7.5	4.5
MDR 505	Introduction to Spiritual Counseling and Guidance	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 508	Mental Health and Religion	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 509	Spiritual Counseling and Guidance Principles and Techniques	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 513	Advanced Psychology of Religion	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 514	Individual Recognition Techniques in Spiritual Counseling	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 515	Family Problems and Religious Counseling	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 517	Community Sociology and Anthropology in Spiritual Counseling and Guidance	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 519	Multiculturalism	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 521	Philosophy of Religion	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 523	Culture Sensitive Psychological Counseling	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 525	Forensic Psychology	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 527	Spiritual Social Work and Spiritual Care	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 530	Advanced Statistics	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 531	Adult Psychology and Pathology	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 533	Advanced Psychological Counseling and Applications with Individual	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 535	Guidance and Psychological Counseling in Islamic Civilization	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 537	Islamic Spirituality and Sufism	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 538	Religious and Islamic Issues in Spiritual Counseling	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 539	Case Discussion in Spiritual Counseling and Guidance	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
MDR 541	Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
Total:				63	3	66	157,5	64,5

2nd Semester

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

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	P	H	ECTS	Cr.
MDR 501	Graduate Seminar	Compulsory	Turkish	2	0	2	7.5	2
MDR 512	Spiritual Counseling Practices II	Compulsory	Turkish	2	4	6	9	4
BLS 001	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
BLS 002	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	0	3	7.5	3
Total:				10	4	14	31,5	12,0

2nd Semester Elective Courses

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
MDR 506	Spiritual Oriented Psychotherapies	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 508	Mental Health and Religion	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 510	Spiritual Counseling and Guidance in Various Institutions	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 514	Individual Recognition Techniques in Spiritual Counseling	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 516	Effective and Healthy Communication in Spiritual Counseling	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 518	Ethics and Values in Spiritual Counseling and Guidance	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 520	History of Religions	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 524	Abnormal Psychology	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 526	Spiritual Counseling Practices in Social Work Institutions	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 528	Transcendental Psychology	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 530	Advanced Statistics	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 532	Contemporary Counseling Theory and Techniques	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 534	Advanced Group Counseling and Applications	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 536	Positive Psychology	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 538	Religious and Islamic Issues in Spiritual Counseling	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 540	General Psychopathology	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MDR 542	Spiritual Care and Applications in Health Institutions	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
Total:				51	51	127,5	51,0

3rd Semester

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

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	P	L	H	ECTS	Cr.
MDR 500	Master's Thesis	Thesis	Turkish	0	0	0	0	60	0
Total:				0	0	0	0	60,0	0,0

4th Semester

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

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	P	L	H	ECTS	Cr.
MDR 500	Master's Thesis	Thesis	Turkish	0	0	0	0	60	0
Total:				0	0	0	0	60,0	0,0

Course Load Summary

Course Load Summary	T	P	H	ECTS	Cr.
Grand Total (Number of Courses: 10)	20	4	24	172,5	22,0
Compulsory Course Total (Number of Courses: 3)	7	4	11	24,0	9,0
Elective Course Total (Number of Courses: 3)	9	0	9	22,5	9,0

Course Type	Number of Courses	Ratio (%)
Zorunlu Ders	3	30,00
Seçmeli Ders	3	30,00
Bölüm Dışı Seçmeli Ders	0	0,00

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

Core Area Distribution

Core Area	Total ECTS	Ratio (%)
Social and Behavioural Science	37.2	35.9%
Humanities	23.3	22.5%
Teacher Training and Education Science	12.3	11.9%
Law	10.5	10.1%
Mathematics and Statistics	7.5	7.2%
Social and Behavioural Science	3	2.9%
Teacher Training and Education Science	2.3	2.2%
Humanities	2.3	2.2%
Social Services	2.3	2.2%
Life Sciences	1.5	1.4%
Personal Services	1.5	1.4%

Course Category List

Compulsory Courses

Course	ECTS	Ratio (%)
MDR 511 - Spiritual Counseling Practices I	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%50
42 - Life Sciences		%20
76 - Social Services		%10
81 - Personal Services		%20
MDR 597 - Scientific Research Methods	7.5
14 - Teacher Training and Education Science		%30
22 - Humanities		%30
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%40

Elective Courses

Course	ECTS	Ratio (%)
MDR 505 - Introduction to Spiritual Counseling and Guidance	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
MDR 509 - Spiritual Counseling and Guidance Principles and Techniques	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%80
76 - Social Services		%20
MDR 515 - Family Problems and Religious Counseling	7.5
22 - Humanities		%100
MDR 516 - Effective and Healthy Communication in Spiritual Counseling	7.5
22 - Humanities		%50
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%50
MDR 524 - Abnormal Psychology	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
MDR 530 - Advanced Statistics	7.5
14 - Teacher Training and Education Science		%50
46 - Mathematics and Statistics		%50
MDR 536 - Positive Psychology	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
MDR 537 - Islamic Spirituality and Sufism	7.5
22 - Humanities		%100
MDR 538 - Religious and Islamic Issues in Spiritual Counseling	7.5
22 - Humanities		%30
38 - Law		%70
PDR 101 - Introduction to Psychology	4
14 - Teacher Training and Education Science		%100
PDR 307 - Theories of Psychological Counseling	2
14 - Teacher Training and Education Science		%40
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%60

Prof. Dr.

Özcan HIDIR

ozcan.hidir@izu.edu.tr 0212 692 87 60

Research Areas Hadis-Sünnet, Dinler Tarihi, Oryantalizm-Oksidentalizm, Avrupa'da İslam ve Müslümanlar, İslamofobi-İslam Karşıtlığı, Teo-politik, Kültürel Irkçılık, Manevi Rehberlik eğitimi, Avrupa ve Hollanda'da Manevi Rehberlik eğitimi ve uygulamaları

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