Mahmut Yusuf MAHİTAPOĞLU

Assist. Prof. Mahmut Yusuf MAHİTAPOĞLU serves as Assistant Professor and Vice Dean at Ankara Social Sciences University's Faculty of Theology, Department of Basic Islamic Sciences. Previously a Lecturer (2023-2024), he now teaches Systematic Kalam and Fundamentals of Islamic Belief courses while leading editorial development for ATEBE Journal.

His academic foundation includes:

• Doctorate: The University of Jordan (2019-2023)
• Master's: Necmettin Erbakan University, Islamic Philosophy (2016-2019)
• BA: Ankara University, Faculty of Theology (2010-2015)

Specializing in Kalam (Islamic Theology), his research confronts modern challenges to Islamic creed through critical analysis of Deism, Bible criticism, and philosophical theology. His work bridges classical scholars like Al-Ghazali and Suhrawardi with contemporary discourse on prophethood, religious diversity, and ethical frameworks, emphasizing Kalam's relevance in addressing modern doubts and atheistic narratives.

His 15 publications (2013-2024) reveal consistent focus on Islamic theological responses to modernity, with recurring themes including Deism critique, prophethood validation, and renewal of Islamic sciences. The research demonstrates deep engagement with Arabic sources and cross-cultural analysis, particularly examining Western religious thought through Islamic lenses.

No major scientific awards are documented in current records.

He currently researches editorial development for ATEBE Journal (2025-2026) and collaborates with Sinanettin Arif Özdemir on Kalam studies. Student advising details remain unpublicized, though his teaching covers core theological disciplines for undergraduate students.

Proficient in Arabic (YDS 87, 2021), he contributes to international Islamic scholarship through multilingual publications while advancing institutional academic processes as Vice Dean.