[] About Program
The Department of Basic Islamic Sciences provides master opportunity to individuals who aim to have basic knowledge in the field
and to achieve high efficiency and quality awareness that can improve themselves and society. In the program, courses for master's 
thesis work are given and the students who successfully complete the program are awarded with the Diploma of Basic Islamic 
Sciences (Master of Thesis).
[] Goals
The main goal of the program is to educate experts in the field of Basic Islamic Sciences. The program will help the development of academic
mentality at the  graduate level due to science departments it contains, increase the number of trained personnel and produce and share healthy
religious knowledge with the society. To examine Islamic religion based on correct and scientific basis and to understand and interpret the most 
important sources of the religion; Qur’an, the Hadiths and the religious texts are also amongst the other aims
of the program.  
[] Objectives
To gain the ability to read and understand the basic Islamic sources, to evaluate the informations in these sources correctly and soundly, to systematically express the obtained information in written and verbal style and to use them in line with current needs.
[] Education Language
Turkish
[] Degree to Be Won
Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded with the “Basic İslamic Sciences Master of Thesis” degree.
[] Earned Level of Qualification
This program is a program that provides graduate level education. 
[] Admission Requirements
Having a bachelor's degree 
• To be graduated from Faculty of Theology or Islamic Sciences 
Having at least 55 points from ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) 
To have at least 2 or equivalent points out of 4 out of the undergraduate graduation GPA. 
 To get a passing grade (60) from the science and oral exams to be held by Duzce University Institute of Social Sciences. 

Applications for exchange students are made according to the admission conditions set out in the bilateral agreement signed by Düzce University and the partner university.

• Special students can register to the courses given in this program with the approval of the related department. 
[] Course's Contrubution To Program
The program has a total of 42 courses including 1 compulsory, 1 seminar and 35 optionals 3 including Master Thesis and
Specialized Field Courses. In order to graduate from the program, students are required to register for at least 7 courses and
Seminars and Master Thesis and complete 120 ECTS credits. 
Students are required to have at least 3.00 GPA out of 4.00 and to be successful in Seminar course and Master Thesis Defense. 


[] Recognition of Prior Learning

Students studying at Düzce University may be exempt from certain courses within the framework of certain regulations. If the content of the course taken in another institution is appropriate for the course given in the DU and approved by the relevant faculty / institute / school board, the student may be exempt from this course.


[] Description of Program

The program is to provide the student with the ability to conduct independent research, to interpret the scientific events with a broad, deep and rational point of view and to determine the necessary steps to reach new syntheses.

Graduates will also can discuss their scientific research in written and oral form in national and international media and publications.


[] Program Requirements
No Program Requirements
1 The aim of this course is to give information about the effects of the phenomenon of religion on the formation, change and development of human and social structure together with its results.
2 The aim of this course is to give information about the effects of the phenomenon of religion on the formation, change and development of human and social structure together with its results.
3 To give information about religious, philosophical and cultural institutions born in the Islamic world and scientists and their works.
4 To have sufficient knowledge about scientific research methods and techniques.
5 To gain the ability of recognizing the basic problems related to the field and accessing and using the sources that produce solutions about them
6 To gain the ability to plan, perform and finalize a scientific study.
7 To educate scientists who can contribute to the understanding, interpretation, development and transfer of Islamic scientific and cultural heritage to the future.
8 To gain the ability to recognize, read and understand the current and classical literature related to the field.
9 To comprehend the historical development and stages of the field.
10 To gain the ability to determine the accuracy of information related to the field and to investigate the source value.
[] TYYÇ - Based on the Adequacy-Relationship Adequacy of Program
[] Professional Profile of Graduates

Graduates can be appointed as faculty members to the related departments of theology faculties, they can work in primary and secondary education institutions, as well as in positions of mufti and equivalent status in Religious Affairs.


[] The Upper Stage of a Transition

Those who complete their education can continue their education in doctoral programs in related fields.



Candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate education can continue their education in doctoral programs in the fields related to the condition that they get valid grades from ALES exam and meet the language requirement.
Candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate education can continue their education in doctoral programs in the fields related to the condition that they get valid grades from ALES exam and meet the language requirement.
Candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate education can continue their education in doctoral programs in the fields related to the condition that they get valid grades from ALES exam and meet the language requirement.
Candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate education can continue their education in doctoral programs in the fields related to the condition that they get valid grades from ALES exam and meet the language requirement.
Candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate education can continue their education in doctoral programs in the fields related to the condition that they get valid grades from ALES exam and meet the language requirement.
Candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate education can continue their education in doctoral programs in the fields related to the condition that they get valid grades from ALES exam and meet the language requirement.
[] Program Structure
The program has a total of 42 courses including 1 compulsory, 1 seminar and 35 optionals 3 including Master Thesis and
Specialized Field Courses. In order to graduate from the program, students are required to register for at least 7 courses and
Seminars and Master Thesis and complete 120 ECTS credits. 
Students are required to have at least 3.00 GPA out of 4.00 and to be successful in Seminar course and Master Thesis Defense. 
[] Examinations, Assessment and Grading

It is explained in detail in the Principles of Education and Exams of Düzce University Graduate Education Regulations.


[] Graduation Requirements

Students who submit their master's thesis to the institute as determined by the institute are awarded a Master's diploma provided that they complete the required course credits and succeed in the defense of the thesis and provide other conditions.


[] Type of Training
Full-Time
[] Director and Deputy Directors
Director
Prof. Dr. Pınar GÜLTEKİN
E-Mail:pinargultekin@duzce.edu.tr

[] Academic Staff
  • Faculty Member
       Prof. Dr. Suat ERDOĞAN
       suaterdogan@duzce.edu.tr

  • Faculty Member
       Prof. Dr. Mehmet Faruk BAYRAKTAR
       mfbayraktar@duzce.edu.tr

  • Faculty Member
       Prof. Dr. İsmail KARAGÖZ
       ismailkaragoz@duzce.edu.tr

  • Faculty Member
       Assoc. Prof. Dr. Musa KAVAL
       musakaval@duzce.edu.tr

  • Faculty Member
       Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rifat USLU
       rifatuslu@duzce.edu.tr

  • Faculty Member
       Assoc. Prof. Dr. Furat AKDEMİR
       furatakdemir@duzce.edu.tr

  • Faculty Member
       Assist. Prof. Dr. Fatma AKDOKUR AKTAŞ
       fatmaakdokur@duzce.edu.tr

  • Faculty Member
       Assist. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin GÜLEÇ
       huseyingulec@duzce.edu.tr

  • Faculty Member
       Assist. Prof. Dr. Kadri Ziyaettin COŞAN
       ziyaettincosan@duzce.edu.tr

  • Faculty Member
       Assist. Prof. Dr. Fatma GÜNAYDIN
       fatmagunaydin@duzce.edu.tr

  • Faculty Member
       Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Vefa TEMEL
       ahmetvefatemel@duzce.edu.tr

  • Faculty Member
       Res. Assist. Necmettin Salih EKİZ
       necmettinsalihekiz@duzce.edu.tr


  •    Res. Assist. Zühal YILDIZ
       zuhalkarakaya@duzce.edu.tr


  •    Res. Assist. Ebru BARIŞ
       ebrubaris@duzce.edu.tr