معرفی
Kerime CESUR serves as Assistant Professor in the Division of Islamic Law within the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences at Artvin Coruh University's Faculty of Theology since 2015. Her academic foundation includes comprehensive training in Islamic Law from Marmara University spanning undergraduate through doctoral studies.
- B.A. in Theology, Marmara University (1995-1999)
- M.A. in Islamic Law, Marmara University (2000-2001)
- Ph.D. in Islamic Law, Marmara University (2002-2013)
Her research centers on historical Islamic jurisprudence with particular emphasis on Ottoman legal traditions and Wahhabi movement dynamics. She investigates fiqh methodology, Quranic legal interpretation, and responses to modernization within Islamic legal theory. Her scholarly approach combines textual analysis with historical contextualization, examining how religious legal frameworks adapt to societal transformations.
Analysis of her publications reveals sustained focus on 18th-20th century Islamic legal thought, particularly Wahhabi jurisprudence and Ottoman legal scholarship. Her work demonstrates methodological rigor in analyzing primary sources while engaging contemporary debates about Islamic legal revivalism and modernization challenges.
Teaching responsibilities include core Islamic law courses such as Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence, Quranic Legal Principles, and Islamic Worship Fundamentals, reflecting her expertise in foundational and applied aspects of Islamic legal tradition.
