معرفی
Dr. Mustafa Necip Yılmaz serves as Assistant Professor at Trakya University Faculty of Theology, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. He has held significant administrative positions including Department Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies from 2013-2016 and continues in this role since 2016, while also serving as Department Head of the Institute of Social Sciences since 2018.
- High School: Graduated 1983 from Rize Imam Hatip High School
- Bachelor's: Graduated 1988 from Marmara University Faculty of Theology
- Master's: Graduated 1991 from Marmara University Social Sciences Institute (Thesis: Taşköprülüzâde and His Work titled Es-Saadetü'l-Fahire fi Siyadeti'l-Ahire)
- PhD: Graduated 2003 from Marmara University Social Sciences Institute (Dissertation: Relationships Between Religion, Science and Civilization in Early Second Constitutional Era 1908-1914)
Dr. Yılmaz's research spans Islamic philosophy, ethics, and theology with particular emphasis on Ottoman political thought, Balkan intellectual influences, and classical Islamic ethical frameworks. His work bridges historical Islamic scholarship with contemporary social challenges including identity crises, environmental ethics, and modern work philosophies. He has made significant contributions to understanding thinkers like Ahmet Hilmi of Filibe and Imam Birgivi, examining their relevance to modern spiritual development.
His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on the intersection of Islamic intellectual history with contemporary social challenges. Over the past decade, his research has increasingly addressed modern identity crises, environmental ethics from Islamic perspectives, and the application of traditional ethical frameworks to professional life. The geographical focus on Balkan-Ottoman intellectual connections remains a consistent thread throughout his work.
Dr. Yılmaz has taught courses including Philosophy of Religion, Islamic Moral Philosophy (I and II), Islamic Philosophy (I and II), Religion Art and Aesthetics, and Islam and Human Rights. His editorial work includes simplifying and annotating classical Islamic texts such as Muallim Naci's "Mekteb-i Edeb" and Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır's Quranic commentary, making these works accessible to modern readers.
His academic leadership includes serving as Department Head in two different capacities at Trakya University, demonstrating administrative commitment alongside scholarly work. While specific research grants aren't detailed in available information, his extensive publication record across international and national venues suggests active research engagement.
Though specific laboratory or team information isn't provided, Dr. Yılmaz appears actively involved in multiple academic communities through international symposia participation and editorial work on significant Islamic texts. His collaborations on publications like "Philosophy of Religion" (2019) indicate engagement with broader academic networks.
