Cafer GENÇ

Cafer GENÇ is a Lecturer in the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences at the Faculty of Theology, Artvin Coruh University, where he has served since 2016. He holds a PhD in Kalam from Atatürk University and teaches courses including Systematic Kalam, History of Islamic Philosophy, and Ethics.

His academic qualifications include:

• PhD in Kalam, Atatürk University (2002-2016)
• MA in Kalam, Atatürk University (1998-2002)
• BA in Theology, Uludag University (1985-1990)

GENÇ's research centers on Islamic Theology, especially epistemological aspects of Kalam, faith-reason dynamics, and science-religion dialogue. He explores historical Kalam-philosophy interactions and contemporary applications, such as AI and faith. His work also addresses deism, ethics, and compulsory education from a Kalam perspective.

His publications from 2018-2025 reveal a trajectory from historical Kalam studies to modern interdisciplinary issues. Key articles examine epistemology in Kalam, AI's theological implications, and early Islamic philosophical debates. This demonstrates his commitment to contextualizing classical theology within current scientific and philosophical discourse.