معرفی
Murat Serdar is a Professor at Erciyes University's Faculty of Theology, specializing in Fundamental Islamic Sciences. He holds a PhD in Theology from Erciyes University (2005) and has served as a faculty member since 2005, progressing from Research Assistant to Professor. His academic journey includes appointments as Assistant Professor (2009–2014), Associate Professor (2014–2019), and Professor (2019–present). He has held managerial roles, including Head of Department (2021) and Vice Dean (2015–2016).
Education:
- 1987–1992: Undergraduate, Erciyes University, Faculty of Theology (Religious Culture and Ethics Education)
- 1992–1995: Master's, Erciyes University (Theology)
- 1996–2005: PhD, Erciyes University (Theological Views of Ibn Hazm)
- 2017–2020: Undergraduate, Anadolu University (Turkish Language and Literature)
Research Interests: His work focuses on Islamic theology (Kalam), medieval Islamic thought, and the theology of Ibn Hazm. He explores topics such as divine attributes, prophethood, and the interface between theology and culture. Key areas include:
- Islamic Eschatology
- Early Turkish-Muslim Beliefs
- Medieval Jurisprudence and Theology
- Comparative Religion and Extremist Ideology
Publications & Advising: With 59 publications and 15 supervised theses, his research spans peer-reviewed journals and books. Notable works include Ibn Hazm'ın Kelam Görüşleri and contributions to Cumhuriyet İlahiyat Dergisi. He has advised students on topics like Ibn Hazm’s theology, Mevlana’s philosophy, and modern extremist movements.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in academic activities through Erciyes University’s theology faculty and research collaborations in Islamic studies.
