Program Başkanı ve Bologna koordinatörü: Vezir HARMAN vharman@nku.edu.tr 0282-250-4916
Program Type
Bachelor's Degree Program
Level of Degree Earned
Level of Qualification
First Cycle
Degree Earned
Qualification Awarded
The theology program is bound by the first degree credit system of 240 AKTS.
When the program completed and the proficiencies met, a BA degree in theology will be achieved.
Education Type
Tam Zamanlı
Registration Acceptance Conditions
Specific Admission Requirements
For the undergraduate education, applicants must have a high school diploma and get the required score for the YGS.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
Degree Requirements and Rules
The students studying in this undergraduate program are required to have a Cumulative Grade Points Average (Cum.GPA) of not less than 2.00/4.00 and have completed all the courses with at least a letter grade of DD/S in the program in order to graduate. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 240. It is also mandatory for the students to complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality.
Program Profile
Profile of The Programme
The aim of the program of the faculty of theology is to educate those who do researches, produce knowledge in religious and Islamic studies and share the knowledge with other academics of national and international levels. The faculty of theology offers education and research programs in religious studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
The Alumni of the theology program can work as teachers of “Religious Culture and Ethics” in high schools/equal schools, and as teachers of “Field Course” in Imam-Khatib Highscools, after completing the three-term-MA degree (without thesis). The Faculty Alumni can work in Religious Affairs as religious officials (mufti, preacher, imam, muazzin, teacher in Quran schools). The Alumni can work in universities as research assistant and lecturer beside The Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs. They can also have the chance to work as director, official in public or private institutions and librarian, archivist etc. In other fields when they meet the requirements.
Access To Upper Degree
Access to Further Studies
Those who succeed in the Undergraduate Degree can proceed to the Master studies when they have sufficient score in ALES and UDS or equal.
Exams, Assessment and Grading
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Every student must enroll for each course at the beginning of the term and must attend minimum %70 of the lessons in order to take the final examinations. Every student is subjected to at least a mid-term and a final examination for each course. The midterm and Final Examination rates are %50. All exams are evaluated in 100 scale. When any of AA, BA, BB or CB achieved, they are regarded as successful. DC and DD are conditional. Students who get DD must al least have GANO 2.0 to be counted as successfull for the course.
Graduation Requirements
Teaching Methods
The main methods used in education
1. Expression (recombinants) method
2. Question and answer method
3. Problem-solving method
- induction
- deduction
- analysis
4. Group work method
5. Discussion method
- discussion
- panel
- symposium
- brainstorming
Program Outcomes
1-To understand and interpret religious texts and the terms related to the field. 2-To possess analytical thinking and critical point of views regarding the developments in the field and to provide and sustain improvement. 3-To apply the necessary strategies and methodologies to teach the required religious variety for a religious education and religious service. 4-To distinguish the essential elements of religion from humane factors. 5-To comprehend the place and importance of religion in human life. 6-To possess information about religions and to improve intercultural dialogues and co-existence. 7-To learn about the Prophet Muhammad from different perspectives and comprehend his status in religion. 8-To possess the knowledge about the basics of the history of human thought, and comprehend the relationship between religion, science, and philosophy. 9-To find solutions to religious and ethical needs and problems in the frame of basics of Islam. 10-To analyse Islamic sciences in terms of the process of improvement and basic issues. 11-To perceive Islamic faith and worship principles logically and produce solutions to various issues related to the subject by using scientific methods. 12-To possess the knowledge about the history, geography, culture, thought, and civilization of Islam. 13-To realize the place of the traditional and modern religious sects and trends in society. 14-To possess the skills of reading and proper interpretation of the text of the Quran. 15-To acknowledge the national, spiritual and ethical values and to act accordingly to the unifying properties of these values. 16-To be aware of the structural and cultural properties of the society.
Curriculum
Theology
1st Class
2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
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ECTS
İF107
Arabic I(Arabic)
2
0
3
İF105
Basic Islamic Beliefs
2
0
2
YDİ101
Foreign Language I (English)
2
0
2
İF102
History of Hadith (Arabic)
2
0
3
İMÖB102
Introduction to Education
3
0
4
İF103
Methodology of Tafsir (Arabic)
2
0
3
ATİ101
Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I
2
0
2
İF108
Reading the Qur´an and Tajvid I
2
0
2
İF106
The Life of The Prophet Muhammad
4
0
5
TDİ101
Turkish Language I
2
0
2
Elective
1 SINIF SEÇMELİ()
2
KRYP01
Career Planning
1
0
2
Total ECTS:
30
2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
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ECTS
İF207
Arabic II(Arabic)
2
0
3
İF205
Basic Islamic Worships
2
0
3
İMÖB202
Education psychology
3
0
4
YDİ102
Foreign Language II (English)
2
0
2
İF204
History of Islam I
2
0
3
İF206
History of Turkish-Islamic Arts
2
0
3
İF202
Methodology of Hadith (Arabic)
2
0
3
İF203
Methodology of Tafsir(Arabic)
2
0
3
ATİ102
Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II
2
0
2
İF208
Reading the Qur´an and Tajvid II
2
0
2
TDİ102
Turkish Language II
2
0
2
Total ECTS:
30
Total ECTS(Year):
60
2nd Class
2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
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A
ECTS
İF306
Arabic III(Arabic)
2
0
3
İF302
Hadith I(Arabic)
2
0
3
İF305
History of Islam II
2
0
3
İF308
History of Philosophy
2
0
2
İF304
Islamic Law I (Arabic)
2
0
3
İF311
Ottoman Turkish
2
0
2
İF301
Recitation of The Qur´an and Tajwid III
2
0
3
İF309
Religious Music
2
0
2
İF310
Sociology of Religion
2
0
2
İF303
Tafsir I(Arabic)
2
0
3
İMÖB302
Teaching Principles and Methods
3
0
4
Total ECTS:
30
2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
Browse
T
A
ECTS
İF402
Hadith II(Arabic)
2
0
3
İF408
History of Islamic Civilization
2
0
3
İF405
History of Kalam (Theology)
2
0
3
İF404
Islamic Law II(Arabic)
2
0
3
İF407
Islamic Mysticism
4
0
4
İF409
Logic
2
0
3
İMÖB402
Measurement and Evaluation in Education
3
0
4
İF410
Reading the Qur´an and Tajvid IV
2
0
2
İF403
Tafsir II(Arabic)
2
0
3
İF406
Turkish Islamic Rhetoric
2
0
2
Total ECTS:
30
Total ECTS(Year):
60
3rd Class
2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
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A
ECTS
İMÖB502
Classroom Management
2
0
3
İF502
Hadith III (Arabic)
4
0
5
İF504
Islamic Jurisprudence III (Arabic)
2
0
3
İF506
Islamic Moral Principles and Ethics
2
0
3
İF501
Recitation of The Qur\'\'an and Tajwid V
2
0
3
İF508
Religious Education
2
0
3
İF509
Systematic Kalam (Arabic)
4
0
5
İF503
TafsirIII (Arabic)
4
0
5
Total ECTS:
30
2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
Browse
T
A
ECTS
İF602
Hadith IV(Arabic)
4
0
5
İF606
History of Islamic Sects
4
0
5
İMÖB602
Instructional Technologies
2
0
3
İF604
Islamic Jurisprudence IV (Arabic)
2
0
3
İF607
Philosophy of Religion
2
0
3
İF605
Psychology of Religion
2
0
3
İF601
Recitation of The Qur\'\'an and Tajwid VI
2
0
3
İF603
Tafsir IV(Arabic)
4
0
5
Total ECTS:
30
Total ECTS(Year):
60
4th Class
2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
Browse
T
A
ECTS
İF703
History of Islamic Philosophy
4
0
5
İF704
History of Religions
4
0
5
İF702
Methodology of Islamic Jurisprudence I (Arabic)
2
0
3
İF705
Reading the Qur´an and Tajvid VII
2
0
4
İMÖB702
Special teaching methods
3
0
4
Elective
4. SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ SEÇMELİ DERSLER.()
10
İFS713
husn-i Hat
2
0
3
İFS704
New Age Philosophy
2
0
3
İMÖBS716
Teaching Professional Ethics
2
0
3
İFS705
Turkish sufi literatür
2
0
3
İFS710
Türkish Cultural History
2
0
3
GNÇ001
Volunteering Studies
1
2
4
Total ECTS:
31
2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
Browse
T
A
ECTS
İMÖB803
Guidance and Special Education
3
0
4
İF802
Methodology of Islamic Jurisprudence II (Arabic)
2
0
3
İF803
Oration and Vocational Practise
2
1
4
İF801
Recitation of The Qur\'\'an and Tajwid VIII
2
0
3
İMÖB811
Teaching Practice
1
8
10
Elective
4. Sınıf Bahar Dönemi Seçmeli Dersler()
3
İFS805
Ornament
2
0
3
İFS803
Religious Movementsand Communities in Turkey
2
0
3
Elective(Over All University)
You Can Take Courses TOTAL 3 ECTS from Elective(Over All University and From Other Department)
3
UNİSEC-VEF 004
Apitherapy(Veteriner Fak.-Veteriner)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-FEF 006
Basic Archeology Information(Fen - Edebiyat Fak.-arkeo)
2
0
3
UNİSEC302
Basic Japanese(Fen - Edebiyat Fak.-Fra.Dil.Ed.)
4
0
4
UNİSEC-İHF 008
Biography of the Prophet(İlahiyat Fak.-İlahiyat)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-CMF 004
Climate Information(Çorlu Müh. Fak.-Çevr.Müh.)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-İHF 001
Current Faith Problems(İlahiyat Fak.-İlahiyat)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-DİS 001
Diş Çürüğü Epidemiyolojisi ve Çürük Önleyici Yaklaşımlar(Diş Hekimliği Fak-Tem.Bil.)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-DİS 001
Diş Çürüğü Epidemiyolojisi ve Çürük Önleyici Yaklaşımlar(Diş Hekimliği Fak-Tem.Bil.)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-DİS 001
Diş Çürüğü Epidemiyolojisi ve Çürük Önleyici Yaklaşımlar(Spor Bil.Fak.-)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-DİS 001
Diş Çürüğü Epidemiyolojisi ve Çürük Önleyici Yaklaşımlar(Diş Hekimliği Fak-Tem.Bil.)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-DİS 002
Diş ve Diş Eti Sağlığı İçin Koruyucu Uygulamalar(Spor Bil.Fak.-)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-İBF 007
Ecological Economics(İktisadi ve İdari Bil. Fak.-İkt)
2
0
3
ÇEKO405
Employee Health and Safety(İktisadi ve İdari Bil. Fak.-Çal.Eko.End.İlş)
3
0
5
UNİSEC-İBF 009
entrepreneurship(İktisadi ve İdari Bil. Fak.-İşlt.)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-ZF 006
entrepreneurship(Ziraat Fak.-Tar.Ek.)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-ZF 006
entrepreneurship(Ziraat Fak.-Tar.Ek.)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-CMF 005
Environmental Policies in the EU and Turkey(Çorlu Müh. Fak.-Çevr.Müh.)
2
0
3
UNİSEC-FEF 022
Ethnobotanical Research(Fen - Edebiyat Fak.-Coğrafya)