The Bachelor of Fundamental Islamic Sciences (Turkish) is a four-year degree program designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Islam through its original sources, and to cultivate critical thinking, analytical, and interpretive skills in Islamic scholarship. The curriculum emphasizes the study of the Quran, including recitation and tajweed, Quranic interpretation (tafsir), hadith studies (analysis of prophetic traditions), Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), and principles of jurisprudence (usul al-fiqh)[1][5]. Other essential subjects include the life of the Prophet Muhammad (seerah), Islamic history, Islamic arts, logic, oratory skills, and various branches of the Arabic language such as grammar, morphology, and rhetoric[1]. The program integrates elements of Turkish and Arabic instruction, with 70% of the coursework in Turkish and 30% in Arabic, aiming to equip graduates to serve as teachers, scholars, religious officers (such as imams, muftis, and preachers), translators, or pursue careers in academia, public service, or international Islamic organizations[1][3]. Graduates may also contribute as consultants on religious affairs in embassies or work in the private sector and tourism industry. The program aims to produce graduates who are professionally competent, sensitive to moral and cultural values, and capable of contributing positively to society.
