معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeynep KAYA is an academic at the Department of Religious Education, Faculty of Theology at Social Sciences University of Ankara. She holds roles such as Department Head and member of the Theology Accrediting Agency. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Marmara University (2014) on belief development theory in religious education, published as a book titled Belief Development and Religious Education in Turkish Society.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Theology (Ankara University, 2001)
- Master's in Religious Education (Ankara University, 2006)
- PhD in Religious Education (Marmara University, 2014)
- Additional training in Open Education (Istanbul University, 2023)
Research Interests: Focuses on belief development, secularism debates in education, religious education policies, and family-based religious upbringing. She examines the historical evolution of religious education in Turkey and modernization challenges.
Recent Contributions: Explores future trends like the Metaverse's impact on teaching professions and social media's role in parenting. Her work bridges theory and practice through workshops and policy projects.
Awards: 2023 'Topluma Hizmet' award recognizing her contributions to education and community service.
Grants & Projects: Led research on religious education curricula and teacher training programs. Collaborated with institutions like Ensar Foundation and Values Education Center.
