Faculty of Divinity

A well-established faculty training qualified academics and specialists in the field of religious sciences.

FacultyFaculty of Divinity
Duration4 Years
DegreeBachelor's Degree
LanguageTurkish
InternshipOptional
Programme TypeFull-Time

Who Is It For?

This program is suitable for students who wish to deepen their knowledge in religious sciences, are interested in examining the fundamental sources of Islam through scientific methods, and want to understand the relationship between society and the individual from a religious perspective.

Quick Summary

  • Comprehensive education in fundamental Islamic sciences such as tafsir, hadith, fiqh, and kalam
  • Specialization in philosophy of religion, sociology of religion, and psychology of religion
  • Understanding cultural heritage from the perspective of Islamic history and civilization
  • Career opportunities in religious affairs, education, and academia
  • Critical thinking and scientific research competence

About the Department

The Faculty of Divinity is an academic unit offering comprehensive education in religious sciences, comprising the departments of Basic Islamic Sciences, Philosophy and Religious Sciences, and Islamic History and Arts. The faculty equips students with the ability to examine the fundamental sources of Islam through scientific methods and to evaluate them in social and cultural contexts.

The faculty offers a wide range of courses including tafsir, hadith, fiqh, kalam, philosophy of religion, sociology of religion, psychology of religion, Islamic history, and Islamic arts. Graduates can serve in educational institutions, the Presidency of Religious Affairs, academia, and non-governmental organizations.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in the Presidency of Religious Affairs, educational institutions, public organizations, non-governmental organizations, research centers, and academia. With pedagogical certification, they can teach religious culture and ethics.

What Will You Learn?

Tafsir and Quranic sciences
Hadith and Sunnah studies
Islamic law (fiqh) and methodology
Kalam and systematic theology
Philosophy of religion and Islamic philosophy
Sociology of religion and psychology of religion
History of religions and comparative religious studies
Islamic history and civilization
Arabic grammar and text reading

Competencies You Will Gain

Examining the sources of Islamic sciences through scientific methods
Critical and analytical thinking
Academic research and writing
Arabic text reading and comprehension
Interdisciplinary work competence
Social and cultural analysis skills
Ethical reasoning and value analysis
Effective oral and written communication

Educational Opportunities

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Seminars and workshops

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Academic research projects

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Erasmus exchange program

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Double major option

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Minor option

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Conference and symposium participation

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Student organizations

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Library and manuscript archives

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Field research practices

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