About
Mustafa ŞENTÜRK is a Professor of Quranic Studies and Fundamental Islamic Sciences at Trakya University's Faculty of Theology. He holds a Doctorate from Dokuz Eylül University (2009) with a thesis comparing Ibn Atiyya and Tabresi's Quranic approaches. His academic career includes roles as Department Head at Bayburt University (2013–present) and Vice Dean (2010–2012). He has served as a faculty member at both Trakya and Bayburt Universities since 2013.
- Education:
- Bachelor's in Theology: Dokuz Eylül University (1997)
- Master's in Sociology: Anadolu University (2013)
- Doctorate in Quranic Exegesis: Dokuz Eylül University (2009)
Research Interests: His work focuses on Quranic exegesis (tafsir), historical and comparative approaches to Islamic texts, and sociological dimensions of religious practices. Key themes include Quranic language analysis, interfaith marriage in Islamic jurisprudence, and the role of tafsir in modern scholarship.
Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics like Quranic linguistics, Ottoman tafsir traditions, and the application of statistical methods to Quranic study. Notable works include analyses of Moses and Khidr's narrative, the concept of 'social change' in the Quran, and historical studies of Andalusian tafsir.
- Grants/Advising: Supervised six ongoing/completed theses, including studies on Quranic ethics, comparative tafsir methodologies, and women's rights in Islamic law.
Administrative Roles: Served on multiple university boards, including the Faculty of Theology at Bayburt University and the Social Sciences Institute. Currently chairs the Department of Fundamental Islamic Sciences at Trakya University.
