Sezgin ELMALI

Sezgin ELMALI is a Researcher at Trakya University's Faculty of Theology. He holds a PhD in Basic Islamic Sciences (Kalam) from Marmara University (2024) and previously served as a Research Assistant at Trakya University’s Faculty of Theology since 2013. His work experience includes teaching Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge in the Turkish Ministry of Education (2012–2013).

• Educations:
• PhD: Marmara University, Institute of Social Sciences, Basic Islamic Sciences/Kalam (2024)
• Master's: Trakya University, Institute of Social Sciences, Basic Islamic Sciences (2016)
• Bachelor's: Marmara University, Faculty of Theology (2012)
• Associate Degree: Dumlupınar University, Computer Programming (2003)

His research focuses on Islamic theological scholars like Molla Hayâlî and Kayyımzâde Abdullah el-Kângırî, with expertise in Kalam literature and Quranic themes. He has published on medieval Islamic theological views and contributes to the Atlas of Islamic Thought. His recent work analyzes scholarly commentary (Sharhu'l-Akaid) traditions and servant actions in Islamic theology.

Publications:

• Article: Kayyımzâde Abdullah el-Kângırî’nin Hayatı ve Eserleri (2024)
• Book Chapters: Atlas of Islamic Thought (entries on Khidr Bey and Molla Hayâlî)