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Habib ŞENER is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Sciences at the Faculty of Theology, Kafkas University, Turkey. He has held various academic positions at Kafkas University since 2013, progressing from Assistant Professor to his current position as Professor since 2025. In addition to his teaching role, he serves as Department Head since 2024.
His academic background includes:
- PhD in Philosophy of Religion from Atatürk University (2004-2012)
- Master's Degree in Philosophy of Religion from Atatürk University (2000-2004)
- BA in Professor of Theology from Atatürk University (1995-2000)
Professor Şener's research focuses primarily on the Philosophy of Religion and Islamic Philosophy. His work spans comparative religious philosophy, examining thinkers from both Islamic and Western traditions. He has conducted extensive research on key Islamic philosophers like Ghazali and contemporary Western theologians like Paul Tillich. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Logic, History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, History of Islamic Philosophy, and Ethics Education.
His publication record shows a strong focus on comparative religious philosophy, with particular attention to the intersection of faith and reason. He has published extensively on Western philosophers including John Locke, David Hume, and Paul Tillich from a religious philosophical perspective, while also exploring classical Islamic thinkers. His work demonstrates a consistent pattern of examining fundamental religious concepts such as revelation, sin, knowledge, and ethics through both Western and Islamic philosophical lenses.
Professor Şener has received recognition for his scholarly work, with his publications accumulating 70 citations according to the provided metrics. His h-index stands at 5, indicating substantial scholarly impact in his field.
He has served as thesis advisor for at least one Master's student and has participated in two research projects, including studies on Davudî Karsi's works and religious diversity in Mardin. His editorial work includes serving as editor for the Kafkas University Faculty of Theology Journal since 2014.
