Mehmet Fatih SOYSAL

Mehmet Fatih SOYSAL is an Assistant Professor at Trakya University's Faculty of Theology, previously serving at Amasya University. His research focuses on Islamic theology, religious philosophy, and historical analysis of Ottoman theological texts, particularly within Kalam (Islamic scholastic theology) and the history of Islamic sects.

• Education: Graduated from Marmara University with a PhD in 2014 (thesis: Analysis of Usul-i Selase and Theological Issues from Ali Kuşçu's Commentary on Tecrîdi'l-Kelâm), MA in 2003 (thesis: Ahmed Asim Efendi's Treatise on Particular Will), and BA in 2000.
• Administrative Role: Head of the Department of Theology and Islamic Sects at Amasya University (2014–2018).

His work emphasizes the Ash'ari and Maturidi schools of thought, Ottoman theological writings, and systematic Kalam. Publications include analyses of Ottoman scholars like Ahmed Asım Efendi and Sayyid Sharif Jurjani, with contributions to national journals and edited volumes on religious philosophy.