ERASMUS Turkey


Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi

Outgoing über Erasmus+
(S/F/D; Englischsprachiges Lehrangebot, Mindestsprachniveau: Englisch B1)


The Faculty of Divinity at the Ankara University has had a distinguished place in the history of Islamic and religious thought in Turkey since its establishment in 1949. Its education and research is characterized by combining the spirit of the traditional disciplines of Islamic theology with contemporary improvements in Religious Studies. The Faculty consists of three main departments:

the Department of Basic Islamic Studies (which has seven sub-departments: Department of Qur’anic Exegesis, Department of Hadith, Department of Kalam, Department of Islamic Jurisprudence, Department of History of Islamic Sects, Department of Sufism and Department of Arabic Language and Rhetoric),

the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies (which has eight sub-departments: Department of Logic, Department of History of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy of Islam, Department of Philosophy of Religion, Department of History of Religions, Department of Sociology of Religion, Department of Psychology of Religion and Department of Religious Education), and

the Department of Islamic History and Arts (which has four sub-departments: Department of History of Islam, Department of History of Turkish-Islamic Arts, Department of Turkish-Islamic Literature and Department of Turkish Religious Music).

By combining traditional and modern approaches to Islamic Studies, the Faculty of Divinity aims to offer a unique opportunity and experience of studying Islam within a Muslim society with scholars who are well-versed in both traditional and modern techniques of academic study at an institution with various international relationships and cooperations.

Stand: 03.03.2024


Istanbul University

Outgoing über Erasmus+
(S/F/D; Englischsprachiges Lehrangebot, Mindestsprachniveau: Englisch B1)


Since 1924, the Faculty of Theology has been one of the five foundational faculties of Istanbul University. Its roots go back to the madrasahs (institutions for secular and religious education in the Islamic world) which were established by the Seljuks in the 11th century. The Faculty of Theology builds upon this long tradition of Islamic theology and education and advances it through its academic work and research done by the almost 200 academic personnel.

The Faculty of Theology seeks to connect with various different languages, cultures and religions all around the world. This is evidenced by its participation in exchange programs such as Mevlana, Erasmus and Farabi. The multicultural structure of the Faculty is further strengthened by undergraduate and graduate programs being offered in Arabic and English (besides the Turkish programs).

Research and education at the Faculty include not only the fundamental courses on Islamic sciences, but also philosophy and logic as well as courses in Sufism and Islamic art. Furthermore, courses on the history of Islam, the history of Islamic sects and the history of religion enable the Faculty to deepen its understanding of what lies behind the religion and civilization of Islam.

Stand: 20.02.2024


Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam Universitesi

Sakarya University

Outgoing über Erasmus+
(S/F/D; Englischsprachiges Lehrangebot, Mindestsprachniveau: Englisch B2)


The Faculty of Theology at the Sakarya University consists of three departments: Fundamental Islamic Sciences, Philosophy and Religious studies, and Islamic History and Arts. It aims to contribute to a better understanding of religion in society by training students to be experts in religious sciences. In order to study Islam, students learn Arabic through intensive language classes lead by professional teachers who speak Arabic as their native tongue.

The Faculty’s vision is to become the top well-known faculty that is highly respected by students and researchers because of its high quality research and investigation; a faculty that encourages group work with a participatory and collaborative management, and contributes to practical problem solving in regards to religious education in Turkey.

Stand: 20.02.2024