Degree: PhD

Duration: 4-6 years

Language: Turkish

Program Description: This program focuses on relation between religion and social structure, and social institutions and processes. It examines religious groups, beliefs, acts of worship, and practices, as well as the changes observed in religious matters with the effects of various sociological conditions chronologically. It also records the characteristics and directions of these changes. The program aims to explain the basic concepts of Sociology of Religion deeply, to consider the relevant literature, and reflection of societal perceptions of religion, to provide an analysis of social and religious groups. Sociology of Religion embraces interdisciplinary scholarly approaches and cooperates with other human sciences. Hans Freyer, Mehmet Taplamacıoğlu, Mehmet Karasan, M. Rami Ayas, and Münir Koştaş are among the distinguished professors in the history 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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