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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan IŞIK is an Associate Professor at Karabük University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Basic Islamic Sciences. He currently serves as Vice Dean and Head of Department at the university. With a strong background in Islamic studies and Ottoman history, Dr. IŞIK specializes in Islamic sects, Seyyid lineage studies, and Ottoman religious institutions.
- PhD in Fundamental Islamic Sciences, Istanbul University, Institute of Social Sciences (2008-2013)
- MA in History of Islamic Sects, Marmara University, Institute of Social Sciences (2003-2005)
- BA in Theology, Marmara University, Faculty of Theology (1998-2002)
Dr. IŞIK's research focuses on Ottoman religious history, particularly the institutions of Seyyids and Nakibul-eshraf. His work examines the historical, social, and religious dimensions of Islamic sects, with special attention to Alevi-Bektashi studies and Ottoman archival materials. He has conducted extensive research on Şer'iyye Sicilleri (Islamic court records) and their implications for understanding Ottoman social history. His methodology combines traditional Islamic scholarship with modern historical analysis.
Analysis of Dr. IŞIK's publications reveals a consistent focus on Ottoman religious institutions, particularly the Nakibul-eshraf system and Seyyid lineages. His work spans historical analysis of religious figures, examination of Ottoman court records, and studies of Islamic theological texts. Recent publications show increased attention to Ottoman Cyprus, provincial religious administration, and the intersection of religious authority with political power in the Ottoman context.
Dr. IŞIK has successfully supervised numerous graduate students across various topics related to Islamic studies and Ottoman history. His research projects include significant work on Ottoman archival materials, including the Meşihat Arşivi (Meşihat Archive) and studies of religious endowments (vakıf). He has led important projects documenting historical religious sites and institutions.
