Bachelor in Theology

Theology, as studied in the "ilahiyat" tradition, examines religious texts, history, and thought, typically with a focus on Islamic theology, jurisprudence, and history alongside broader study of religious studies methods. Coursework commonly includes study of the Quran and its interpretation, Islamic history, Islamic law, Arabic language, and comparative religious studies, along with courses in philosophy and ethics that provide broader intellectual context. As students progress, they develop skills in textual analysis, historical and theological reasoning, and language proficiency in Arabic, allowing them to engage closely with primary religious texts and scholarly traditions. Graduates commonly pursue careers as religious officials, teachers of religious education, researchers, or work in religious affairs administration, and the degree also provides a foundation for graduate study in theology or Islamic studies. This four-year bachelor's program is offered by Istanbul University in Istanbul, Turkey, with instruction delivered in English, allowing students to study theology while working with English-language scholarly resources and communicating across an international academic environment. Istanbul University is one of Turkey's oldest and largest universities, with an established theology faculty situated within a country with a long history of Islamic scholarship. Istanbul, historically a major center of religious and intellectual life, offers students access to religious institutions, libraries, and historical sites relevant to theological study. Over the four years of the program, students progress from foundational religious and language studies to more specialized theological and historical coursework, developing the textual and analytical skills needed for careers in religious education, administration, or further academic study in theology.