About
Dr. Lecturer Mustafa YILDIRIM is affiliated with Kafkas University, specifically the Sarıkamış Tourism Faculty. He holds a PhD in History (2004-2016) and a Master's degree (2003-2004) from Erciyes University and Selçuk University, respectively.
- Education:
- PhD in History (Erciyes University, 2016)
- MA in History (Selçuk University, 2004)
- BA in History (Selçuk University, 2003)
His research focuses on Ottoman History, Modernization History, and European History, with particular emphasis on the intersection of science and religion in Islamic contexts. His 2016 publication on Ahmet Midhat Efendi's work "Nizâ-ı İlm ü Dîn" explores this theme through Ottoman intellectual history and Islamic apologetics.
Collaborations include co-authoring "Türk Dış Politikası" (2012) with colleagues from Kafkas University. His teaching portfolio spans courses on Atatürk's Principles and History of Revolution (2006-2025) and interdisciplinary topics like Tourism and Environment.
