Degree: Master of Arts

Duration: 2-3 years

Language: Turkish

Program Description: This program examines major political, social, and cultural events that have taken place throughout the history of Islamic Religion, dating back to approximately 1450 years. Through this program, events and activities around Turkish history and civilization are discussed after examining the basic subjects of Islamic history.  History of Islam applies an interdisciplinary approach in its research and utilizes a wide variety of sources, from poetry to archival materials and from written primary sources to archeological remains. Students acquire the historical and chronological point of view as well as the ability to read archival documents. Professors Neşet Çağatay, Hüseyin Gazi Yurdaydın, Ahmet Uğur, and Mustafa Fayda are among the noteworthy scholarly figures in the history of the Department.

Graduation Requirements: Master’s Degree Program with thesis consists of at least seven courses, one seminar, other educational activities and thesis that totals to a minimum of 21 National Credits and 120 ECTS. Students should take 60 ETCS from courses and seminar, and 60 ECTS from thesis. Non-thesis Master’s Degree Program consist of at least 10 courses and semester project that totals to a minimum of 30 National Credits and 90 ECTS. In order to be successful in a course, student’s grade must at least 2,75 out of 4.

Where to apply: http://sosbilens.ankara.edu.tr/

Program Details: http://bbs.ankara.edu.tr/

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