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Bekir ŞAHİN serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Sciences at Artvin Coruh University's Faculty of Theology, concurrently holding the position of Head of the Department of Religious Sciences since 2021. His academic profile centers on sociological and philosophical analyses of religion within contemporary and historical Turkish contexts.
His educational qualifications include:
- PhD in Philosophy and Religious Sciences, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University (2017-2022)
- Master's in Philosophy and Religious Sciences, Kastamonu University (2014-2017)
- Bachelor's in Theology, Ankara University (2008-2012)
Dr. ŞAHİN's research investigates secularization dynamics, religious movements, and belief system transformations, with particular emphasis on deism, post-secular anti-religious trends, and Turkish intellectual figures like Yusuf Akçura. His methodological approach combines sociological theory with historical analysis of religious phenomena.
Publication trends (2018-2024) reveal sustained focus on religion-society interactions, examining how social transformations reshape religious identities through studies of mosque nomenclature, deistic thought, and pandemic-era educational challenges. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with Turkish-specific religious contexts.
He teaches core courses including Sociology of Religion (2019-2024), Psychology of Religion (2019-2024), and Quranic Studies across multiple academic years, demonstrating extensive pedagogical commitment to theological education.
