Sümeyye Şehide CAN

Sümeyye Şehide CAN is a Researcher at the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Religious Studies, Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi. She holds a Ph.D. in Basic Islamic Sciences (2020) from the same university, preceded by a master’s (2019) and undergraduate degree (2016) in Theology from Uludağ Üniversitesi. Her research focuses on Hadith studies, sociological aspects of religious knowledge, and modern challenges to Islamic scholarship such as digital technology impacts and disaster-related religious discourse.

Key projects include analyzing religious issues arising from the Kahramanmaraş earthquake (2023–2025). She has published on Hadith authenticity, sociological approaches to Islamic research, and the intersection of technology (e.g., Metaverse) with religious studies. Her 2023 book co-authored with Mustafa Borsbuğa examines classical Islamic texts like Merâsıdu'l-mekâsıd. Teaching roles include Hadis II and III courses for undergraduates.

Languages include Arabic (YÖKDİL 81, YDS 77) and certifications in text criticism and classical Islamic thought. No awards listed, but active in academic conferences and research projects.