Department of Basic Islamic Sciences

Undergraduate programme training specialists in fundamental Islamic sciences.

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

Who Is It For?

This program is suitable for students interested in Islamic sciences, willing to learn Arabic, and inclined toward textual analysis and research. A reading habit, critical thinking skills, and a historical perspective support success in this program.

Quick Summary

  • Academic education focused on Quran, hadith, fiqh, and kalam
  • Curriculum supported by Arabic language education
  • Competence in examining classical and contemporary Islamic texts
  • Career opportunities in religious affairs, academia, and education
  • Suitable for candidates interested in Islamic sciences

About the Department

Basic Islamic Sciences is an academic field encompassing the core disciplines of Islamic scholarship including the Quran, hadith, fiqh, kalam, and Sufism. The program aims to develop competence in examining Islamic sources through scientific methods, interpreting them, and producing knowledge applicable to contemporary issues.

Students acquire the ability to read, understand, and analyze classical and contemporary Islamic texts within a curriculum supported by Arabic language education. The program combines both traditional scholarly heritage and modern academic research methods.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work at the Presidency of Religious Affairs, Ministry of National Education, universities, research centers, and non-governmental organizations.

What Will You Learn?

Quran reading and methods of tafsir (exegesis)
Hadith science and hadith evaluation methodologies
Islamic law (fiqh) and principles of jurisprudence
Kalam (Islamic theology) and creed
History and thought of Sufism
Arabic grammar (morphology, syntax, rhetoric)
History of Islamic sects
Science of Quranic recitation
Scientific research methods

Competencies You Will Gain

Scientific approach to Islamic sources
Arabic text reading and comprehension
Critical thinking and textual analysis
Academic research and writing
Comparative legal analysis
Evaluation of historical and contemporary issues
Oral and written communication skills
Interdisciplinary work competence

Educational Opportunities

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Arabic language education

FACILITY #2

Manuscript libraries

FACILITY #3

Academic research projects

FACILITY #4

Erasmus exchange program

FACILITY #5

Double major option

FACILITY #6

Minor option

FACILITY #7

Seminars and conferences

FACILITY #8

Student organizations

FACILITY #9

Field studies and applied courses

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