The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor of Theology Program is designed to provide students with a broad perspective of religious knowledge and to specialize them in the field of religious sciences. The program is based on Islamic theology, history, law and ethics. The program also includes courses on different religions and belief systems, history of religions and interreligious relations.
The curriculum usually includes the following topics:
Knowledge of the Qur'an and Hadith: Lessons on the exegesis, interpretation and interpretation of the Qur'an, the basics of the science of Hadith, classification and interpretation of Hadiths.
Islamic History and Art: Historical development of Islamic civilization, Islamic art and architecture.
Islamic Law (Fiqh): Fundamentals of Islamic law, the law of worship and transaction, the application of Islamic law in the contemporary world.
Moral Philosophy and Ethics: Islamic moral theories, ethical principles, ethics of different religions.
Religions and Belief Systems: Basic beliefs and practices of different religions, interreligious dialog.
Psychology and Sociology of Religion: The effects of religion on the individual and society, psychological and sociological analysis of religious beliefs and behaviors.
Analysis of Religious Texts: Detailed study and analysis of the Qur'an, Hadith and other religious texts.
Language Education: Language training to facilitate understanding of religious texts, particularly Arabic. Some programs may include additional languages such as Persian and Ottoman Turkish.
The curriculum includes theoretical lectures as well as practical work, group discussions, projects and research. This approach provides students with the ability to interpret religious texts, think critically and understand different religious and cultural perspectives. The program provides students with a broad range of knowledge in the field of religious sciences, while at the same time encouraging them to reflect on the role and impact of religion in society.
The curriculum of the Bachelor of Theology Program integrates religious and academic knowledge, providing students with a solid foundation for those who wish to pursue a career in this field.