ACADEMIC SEMINARS

Readings in Hadith Texts

Muwatta Imam Malik Readings (I)  Presenter: Prof. Dr. Ayhan Tekineş Topic: During the seminar, students read the original arabic texts (Muwatta) and the lecturer explained it in both languages Turkish and Arabic using an additional material such as documanted quotes from different sources in order to simplify understanding of these topics. During the seminar there were questions that were addresed by the students and the professor elaborated on them. 

Readings in the methodology of Tafsir (Commentary of the Qur’an)

 Modern Texts of the Methodology of Tafsir (I) Presenter: Dr. Atakan Derelioğlu Topic: This seminar elaborated on the modern books of the methodology of Tafsir (interpretation of the Qur'an). The information was given mainly in English. Students read texts and the lecturer explained in detail by the help of related issues on the field in order to facilitate understanding of them in general.

Seminars On Tafsir Studies

Summary of Mukhtasar Ibn Kathir   Presenter: Dr. Muhammad Fethullah Mitwalli Topic: This seminar is given in Arabic by Dr. Muhammad Fethullah Mitwalli during 2014-2015 academic year. During the seminar the tafsir texts is being read and explained by giving additional information making up the commentary. 

Readings in the Classical Texts Of Kalam (I)

Presenter: Prof. Dr. Mustafa Akçay Topic: Prof. Dr. Mustafa Akçay organized open seminars on issues related to Systematic Kalam and classical texts of Kalam addressing theology students as well as listeners from other departments of the “Hëna e Plotë” (Bedër) University.

Readings in the Basic Themes of Kalam (II)

Presenter: Prof. Dr. Ayhan Tekineş Topic: This seminar elaborates on the basic Islamic themes such as God’s unity, His Attributes, life after death and so forth.

Reading in the Contemporary Texts of Kalam (III)

Presenter: Dr. Selman Kuzu Topic: Epitomes of Light: Mathnawi al-Nuriya- The essentials of The Risale-i Nur is the main text of this seminar. The original Arabic text is being read and explained during the session by Dr. Selman Kuzu. 

Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) Studies

Islamıc Law Methodology (I) Presenter: Prof. Dr. Ayhan Tekineş Topic: Participants of this seminar read Al- Wajῑz fi Usul al Fῑqḥ and Prof. Dr. Tekineş sheds light on the issues of the book and ideas are being exchanged by question and answer sessions. This seminar is mainly in Arabic language. 

Readings in the Basic Islamic Sciences (I)

Contemporary Approaches Towards Basic Teachings And Doctrines Of Islam (I) Presenter: Dr. Atakan Derelioğlu Topic: This seminar is focusing on the contemporary issues on basic tenets of Islam. This seminar elaborates on the book titled “Living in the Shade of Islam”. During the seminar an interactive teaching takes place by question and answer session and additional information given. 

Readings in the Basic Islamic Sciences (II)

The Basic Qur’anic Doctrines And Teachings(II) Presenter: Dr. Atakan Derelioğlu Topic: This seminar focuses on the main Qur’anic themes such as the Surah names and their relevance to the main theme of the particular chapter and the historical data being elaborated in the chapter. Additionally relations between the Qur’anic main themes and their reference to our modern times are being established in the frame of the Qur’an.

Readings in the Basic Islamic Sciences (III)

Readings in the Basic Themes of Islamic Studies (III) Presenter: Dr. Atakan Derelioğlu Topic: This seminar elaborates on the the basic Islamic themes such as articles of faith, pillars of Islam, the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Islamic ethics and values. The attainment target of the seminar is to enable participants to gain knowledge in understanding and speaking of the basic Islamic sciences terminology accompanied by question and answer session.
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