Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7İKT421Religion, Mentality and Economical Development2+0+02318.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to analyze the influence of religion and mentality on economic development from a historical and theoretical perspective. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of how different religions, cultures, and mentalities affect economic decision-making and growth.
Course Content The relationship between religion and economy
Protestant Ethic and the spirit of capitalism
Principles and practices of Islamic economics
Cultural values and their impact on economic development
Mentality shifts and economic modernization
Course Methods and Techniques Lectures
Group discussions
Case studies
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Sekreter Turgay Bozan
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Din Zihniyet ve İktisadi Gelişme
Course Notes 70% attendance is mandatory.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Analyze the relationship between religion, culture, and economy
2 Evaluate the effects of mentality changes on economic decision-making
3 Discuss the connection between economic growth and cultural/religious factors
4 Understand the role of religious principles in different economic systems

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Relationship Between Religion and Economics
2 Weber and the Protestant Ethic Theory
3 Principles and Practices of Islamic Economics
4 The Impact of Cultural Values on Economic Development
5 Mindset and Economy in Traditional Societies
6 Modernization and Changes in Economic Mindset
7 Religion and Entrepreneurship
8 Midterm
9 Social Values and Economic Growth
10 Religious Diversity and Economic Performance
11 Religious Reforms and Economics in Historical Processes
12 Globalization and Religious Influences
13 The Role of Religion in Economic Crises
14 General Review
15 General Review
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 1
C1 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 1
C2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 1
C3 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 1
C4 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant