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Associate Professor Mahmut Zengin serves at Sakarya University's Seminary, Department of Philosophy and Religious Sciences since 2016, following his Assistant Professor role (2011-2013) at the same institution.
His academic credentials include:
- Doctorate in Religious Education (2007-2010) from Marmara University's Institute of Social Sciences with thesis: "Evaluation of constructivism and religious education primary school DKAB curriculum and its effectiveness in terms of teachers' opinions"
- Master's in Religious Education (2002-2004) from Marmara University's Institute of Social Sciences with thesis: "Characteristics of humans in the light of the 'Story of Karun' in terms of religious education"
- Licence in Theology (1995-2000) from Marmara University's Faculty of Theology
Professor Zengin's research investigates religious pedagogy through multiple lenses: curriculum effectiveness (particularly Religious Culture and Ethics Knowledge), youth-religion interfaces in institutional settings (mosques, youth centers), and policy frameworks of Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs. His work emphasizes constructivist approaches in primary religious education and analyzes how religious instruction shapes youth attitudes and identity formation.
His scholarly impact is reflected in Web of Science metrics (H-index 2, 14 citations), with research keywords spanning Religious Education, Religious Attitude, Mosque-Youth dynamics, and Youth Services. Contact is available via zengin@sakarya.edu.tr.
