Developing an Educational Program for Overcoming Moral Anomalies Based on Ghazali's Views

Immoral behaviors are among the most important issues in interpersonal relationships. These behaviors not only ruin people's social relationships, but also affect their psyche and mind. This study seeks to suggest educational programs to reduce such behaviors. The suggested program is based on the works and views of one of the scholars of Islamic ethics named Abu Hamed Mohammad Ghazali. From the viewpoint of the scholars in the field of morality, this scientist of the fifth century AH has had considerable contemplation, depth of thought and attention to the approach of intervening in the issue of moral anomalies, which is defensible and important. Finally, the program for overcoming moral anomalies was developed based on Ghazali’s ideas, in sixteen sessions. In these sessions, according to the principles and strategies of educational design, we try to teach overcoming moral anomalies in three steps: awareness raising, emotional arousal and avoidance. The program is expected to be effective in reducing immoral behaviors.