Abdullah Namli

Dr. Abdullah Namli is an Associate Professor at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University's Faculty of Theology, specializing in Islamic theology, Kalam (Islamic scholastic theology), and the history of Islamic sects. With extensive teaching experience since 2018, he has held various administrative positions including Department Head and Faculty Board Member.

Education:

• Doctorate (2017): Religious Foundations of Belief in Destiny, Necmettin Erbakan University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Basic Islamic Sciences
• Master's (1999): Inkar in the Quran (Causes of Denial), Cumhuriyet University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Basic Islamic Sciences
• Bachelor's (1990): Theology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Theology

Dr. Namli's research primarily focuses on Islamic theology, particularly destiny in Islam, prophethood, and the history of Islamic sects. His work explores theological concepts through Quranic interpretation and classical Islamic scholarship, addressing both historical debates and contemporary applications. He examines how Islamic theological principles interact with modern challenges while maintaining traditional scholarly approaches.

His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Kalam (Islamic scholastic theology), with particular emphasis on predestination, divine attributes, and the theological implications of historical events. The works show progression from foundational theological concepts to more specialized topics within Islamic thought, reflecting deep engagement with both classical texts and contemporary issues.

Awards:

• Certificate of Appreciation (2004) from Özvatan District National Education Directorate
• Monthly Award (2003) from Ministry of National Education
• Certificate of Merit (1998) from Kangal Governorship

Dr. Namli has supervised master's theses, including Ahmet Yağdı's research on 'The Salafi Infrastructure of Wahhabism.' In addition to his academic roles, he has served as Vice Dean (2018-2020), Department Vice Chair (2018-2020), and currently holds positions as Department Head and Associate Professor Representative. His administrative contributions complement his scholarly work in Islamic theology and religious studies.