Degree: PhD

Duration: 4-6 years

Language: Turkish

Program Description: This program deals with religion in the context of philosophy and introduces central themes, both historical as well as contemporary, in the philosophy of religion. In this framework, the program focuses on main problems of metaphysics, main problems of Philosophy of Religion, main problems of ethics, idea of soul and immortality, theories of creation, theistic and atheistic arguments, logic and philosophical analysis. The program aims to educate students in Philosophy of Religion. Therefore, students are supposed to be able to study and dispute on whether religious beliefs are meaningful, true, possible and reasonable; whether these beliefs have an intrinsic consistency and unity; which results are derived from these beliefs; whether these beliefs have explanatory power. Hilmi Ziya Ülken, Hamdi Ragıp Atademir, Mehmet Karasan, Necati Öner, Mehmet S. Aydın, and Süleyman Hayri Bolay are among the prestigious professors who have contributed to the scholarly development of the Department.

Graduation Requirements: For students who admitted with Master’s Degree, Doctoral Programs consist of at least seven courses, one seminar, other educational activities, qualifying examination, an article published in a national or international peer-reviewed journals on the relevant  field, thesis proposal and dissertation that totals to a minimum of 21 National Credits and 240 ECTS. Students should take120 from courses and seminar, 120 ECTS from thesis work that consist of specialization field courses.

For students who admitted with Bachelor’s Degree, Doctoral Programs consist of at least fourteen courses, two seminars, other educational activities, qualifying examination, an article published in a national or international peer-reviewed journals on the relevant  field, thesis proposal and dissertation that totals to a minimum of 42 National Credits and 300 ECTS. Students should take180 ECTS from courses and seminar, 120 ECTS from thesis work that consist of specialization field courses.

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

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

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