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Birol YILDIRIM is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Theology, where he has been working full-time since 2016. His academic career focuses on the intersection of Islamic mysticism, Turkish Islamic literature, and religious practices in Anatolia and the Caucasus regions. He has established himself as a prominent scholar in Sufi studies with particular expertise in the Nakshibendi order and Anatolian Sufi traditions.
His educational background includes a PhD in Sufism from Atatürk University (2004-2016), a Master's degree in Fundamental Islamic Sciences from Yüzüncü Yıl University (2000-2003), and a BA in Theology from Atatürk University (1994-2000). He also achieved a score of 75 on the English ÜDS exam in 2002.
Dr. YILDIRIM's research primarily centers on Sufism, Islamic literature, and religious practices in Anatolia. His work examines historical Sufi figures, mystical poetry, and the social dimensions of religious orders, particularly focusing on the Kars region and its surrounding areas. He has conducted extensive research on figures like Mustafa Coşkun Seffî Efendi, Köstendilli Süleyman Şeyhî, and other Anatolian Sufi masters, revealing the rich tapestry of Islamic mystical traditions in Turkey.
His publication record shows a consistent scholarly output with a notable increase in recent years, particularly from 2022-2024. His work spans multiple formats including journal articles, conference papers, books, and book chapters. The thematic focus of his research demonstrates deep engagement with primary sources, historical documents, and field research in Anatolia, particularly examining the intersection of religious practice, literature, and social organization within Sufi traditions.
Dr. YILDIRIM has supervised multiple graduate students, including Ömer Beyaz (2025), Bagul Hudayberdıyeva (2021), and Şirin Sağıroğlu (2021), guiding research on Sufi themes in poetry and historical figures. His teaching portfolio is extensive, covering courses in Turkish Islamic literature, Sufi history, mysticism philosophy, and religious music, reflecting his broad expertise in Islamic studies.
His scholarly work demonstrates significant impact in Turkish academic circles, with multiple publications in prominent Turkish journals and participation in numerous national and international conferences focused on Islamic studies, Sufism, and Turkish religious history. His research bridges historical analysis with contemporary religious practices, offering valuable insights into the continuity and transformation of Islamic mystical traditions in Anatolia.
