Faculty of Theology Lecturers’ Use of Methods and Materials in Undergraduate Lessons

In Turkey, faculties of theology have gone through a troubled and discontinuous process. Today, theology education is experiencing different processes, so institutions need a structural change. However, even if theology faculties make structural changes in the desired quality, this is not enough to capture qualities. In the quest for quality, the teaching proficiency of lecturers must improve. Therefore, it is necessary to define the state of lecturers in using active methods and materials for teaching. This research aims to reveal the faculty of theology lecturers’ state in using methods and materials. This study, with a total of 156 lecturer participants, is a quantitative and descriptive study. As a measurement tool, a questionnaire consisting of a 19-item method list, a 21-item material list, and a 17-item evaluation form was used. Although lecturers realize that various methods and materials are necessary and feel adequate about their proficiency of use, usage does not occur in courses and does not go beyond traditional methods and materials. Based on this conclusion, the faculties of theology and their lecturers must change and improve their strategies.