DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Islamic History and Arts

General Description

History

Dokuz Eylul University Graduate School of Social Sciences Islamic History and Arts PHD program aims to educate students and researchers for productive scholarship and to educate well equipped researchers in the field of Islamic History and Arts who are able to get, produce and share academic information within scientific criteria and whose ability of knowledge, analysis and synthesis are developed. The Program includes the sub-fields of Islamic History, Turkish-Islamic Arts History, Turkish-Islamic Literature and Turkish Religious Music. PHD is available in all sub-fields above. Language of education and instruction is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in Islamic History and Arts (PhD)

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines. Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first or second cycle (with thesis) cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. However, ALES requirement is waived for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs as well as for the admissions to the graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management

The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be
recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing
Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year,16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

Dokuz Eylul University Graduate School of Social Sciences Islamic History and Arts program has 7 professors, 2 lecturers and 4 research assistants. There is a library that can facilitate the researches and thesis studies of the students and there is also wireless internet opportunity. The language of education and instruction is Turkish.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   A student enrolled in this program; Gains the ability of use, being familiar to, and criticizing classical sources of sub-branches of the History and Arts of Islam Department,
2   Has information about new updates in the field of the Islamic History and Arts by following in domestic and abroad studies,
3   Gains the ability of accessing new data in PhD studies and of contributing to the field,
4   Gains the ability of reaching original conclusions by evaluating the contemporary and sophisticated thoughts and the data requiring expertise in the field of Islamic History and Arts,
5   Gains the ability of evaluating and using the contemporary data in the field of Islamic History and Arts by following a methodological approach,
6   Gains the ability of reaching proper conclusions from the contemporary data by evaluating in the framework of thesis-antithesis-synthesis,
7   Independently develops an idea, method, style, pattern or practice bringing innovation into the field of Islamic History and Arts,
8   Submits the studies in the program of Islamic History and Arts as useful and applicable for interdisciplinary studies,
9   Gains the ability of submitting the acquired knowledge and skills and the studies as a contribution to the areas of science, culture, and art,
10   Gains the ability of preparing the studies in the field of Islamic History and Art by keeping scientific, cultural and ethical values,
11   Reaches to the level of being able to discuss the issues of Islamic History and Arts with the experts of the field and to contribute into the field.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The students are employed in several of positions in especially public sectors. In particular, they work as imams in the mosques and Quran teachers in Quranic schools affiliated to The Presidency of Religious Affairs and as teachers at secondary and high schools affiliated to Ministry of National Education. Besides, they could serve as research assistants, lecturers and professors at universities.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to post doctorate studies.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

There are 2 required courses in each semesters of the first academic year in PHD Program in Islamic History and Arts. Other courses are elective .There are no pre-requisite courses in the program. The students who pass all the courses in 3 semesters are required to take the qualification exam. After they pass the exam, they prepare and defend their PHD thesis.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
 
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 30
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 İTS 6101 HISTORY OF ISLAMIC INSTITUTIONS I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 2 İTS 6159 RELIGION AND THOUGHTS IN OTTOMANS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 3 İTS 6105 TURKISH ISLAMIC ART HISTORY I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 4 İTS 6107 TURKISH-ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 5 İTS 6109 TURKISH DECORATIVE ARTS AND CALLIGRAPHY I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 6 İTS 6111 TURKISH-İSLAMIC LITERATURE I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 7 İTS 6113 TEXTS OF ISLAMIC HISTORY I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 8 İTS 6115 TEXTS OF TURKISH-ISLAMIC LITERATURE I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 9 İTS 6117 TURKISH RELIGIOUS MUSIC I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 10 İTS 6119 HISTORY OF ISLAMIC CIVILISATION I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 11 İTS 6121 SIER AND ISSUES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 12 İTS 6123 SUFISM IN HISTORY OF ISLAM I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 13 İTS 6125 OTTOMAN HISTORY I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 14 İTS 6127 RESEARCH METHODS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 15 İTS 6129 ART AND AESTHETIC I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 16 İTS 6131 TURKISH-ISLAMIC HISTORY I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 17 İTS 6133 OTTOMAN ERA ARCHITECTURE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 18 İTS 6135 TEXT VERIFICATION AND ANALYSIS METHODS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 19 İTS 6137 STYLE-TYPE AND SHAPE IN TURKISH-ISLAMIC LITERATURE WORKS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 20 İTS 6151 REVIEWS OF RELIGIOUS SUFISM DIVANS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 21 İTS 6153 ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENT IN TURKISH ART ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 22 İTS 6155 TURKISH RELIGIOUS MUSIC LYRICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 23 İTS 6157 HISTORY OF TURKISH RELIGIOUS MUSIC ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 24 İTS 6103 ISLAMIC HISTORY I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
 
2 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 SBE 6000 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND ETHICS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5
B 2 İTS 6196 SEMINAR COMPULSORY 0 3 0 3
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 22
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 3 İTS 6022 ISLAMIC HISTORY II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 4 İTS 6256 ISLAMIC HISTORY CASE ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 5 İTS 6008 TURKISH-ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 6 İTS 6020 TEXTS OF TURKISH-ISLAMIC LITERATURE II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 7 İTS 6040 HISTORY OF ISLAM CIVILISATION II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 8 İTS 6042 FIRST PHASE HISTORY OF ISLAM ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 9 İTS 6056 TURKISH ISLAMIC ART HISTORY II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 10 İTS 6202 HISTORY OF ISLAMIC INSTITUTIONS II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 11 İTS 6204 TURKISH DECORATIVE ARTS AND CALLIGRAPHY II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 12 İTS 6206 TURKISH-İSLAMIC LITERATURE II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 13 İTS 6208 TEXTS OF ISLAMIC HISTORY II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 14 İTS 6210 TURKISH RELIGIOUS MUSIC II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 15 İTS 6212 SUFISM IN HISTORY OF ISLAM I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 16 İTS 6214 OTTOMAN HISTORY II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 17 İTS 6216 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 18 İTS 6218 ART AND AESTHETIC II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 19 İTS 6220 ART AND AESTHETIC III ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 20 İTS 6222 RELIGIOUS AND MYSTICAL MAZMUNS IN TURKISH-ISLAMIC LITERATURE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 21 İTS 6224 REVIEWS OF RELIGIOUS SUFISM MESNEVI ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 22 İTS 6226 VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC AND LITERATURE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 23 İTS 6228 FORM, FUNCTION AND MEANING IN TURKISH-ISLAMIC ART ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 24 İTS 6244 MUSICAL PROBATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 25 İTS 6246 HISTORY OF TURKISH RELIGIOUS MUSIC STUDIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 26 İTS 6248 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LYRICS AND COMPOSITION IN TURKISH RELIGIOUS MUSIC ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 27 İTS 6250 TURKISH-ISLAMIC CULTURE IN ANATOLIA ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 28 İTS 6252 TURKISH-ISLAM LITERATURE CASE STUDIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 29 İTS 6254 SUFISM- LITERATURE RELATIONS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 30 İTS 6006 TURKISH-ISLAMIC HISTORY II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
 
3 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 İTS 6398 FIELD STUDY COMPULSORY 3 0 0 18
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 12
TOTAL:   30
 
4 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 İTS 6099 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
5 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 İTS 6099 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
6 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 İTS 6099 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
7 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 İTS 6099 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
8 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 İTS 6099 THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
FLEXIBLE ELECTIVE COURSE ACCORDING TO ECTS
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Measurement and evaluation methods for each course are defined in the course syllabi prepared by the instructor/s. Exam and passing grades are regulated according to the rules and regulations of Dokuz Eylul University, Graduate School of Social Sciences.

Graduation Requirements

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program with thesis is comprised of courses (83 ECTS), a field study (4 ECTS), seminar (3 ECTS) and thesis (150 ECTS), in total 240 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB/S/TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of the Department: Prof. Dr. Rıza SAVAŞ
Tel: 0232 412 00 31
Fax: 0232 224 18 90
e-posta: riza.savas@deu.edu.tr