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Master of Arts in Quds Studies (English)
About the Program
Beytülmakdis Studies is an intellectually exciting and stimulating field of inquiry that seeks to understand the region of Beytülmakdis from an inter- and multi-disciplinary perspectives. The field explores the theoretical and conceptual framework within which Muslims approach Beytülmakdis, as well as examining the ways in which the region has been manifest within the contexts of international relations, politics and history from the time of the rise of Islam to the present day. The approach consists of political, social, religious, historical, and geographical perspectives on Beytülmakdis with in-depth studies and critical analyses of particular aspects and approaches. Beytülmakdis Studies address how the region can be understood within the context of the relationship between the land, the people, and the vision of Beytülmakdis as a model for multiculturalism.
This master program is not only the first taught Master in Turkish Universities but is also the first of its kind in West Asia (Middle East) as well as the whole of the Muslim World. The origin of this field of inquiry dates back to its academic establishment within British Universities nearly two decades ago and currently at Malaysian Universities with the founder of the field Prof. Dr. Abd al-Fattah El-Awaisi. Turkey's long-standing historical connections with Beytülmakdis together with its rich heritage make it the ideal place to analyse and study Beytülmakdis and its impact locally, regionally and internationally. Being part of this exciting and timely program, national and international students at ASBU enjoy the opportunity to study and engage with the founder as well as internationally renowned pioneering scholars and experts in this field of inquiry. The program is based on current and progressive research and takes into consideration the needs and preferences of national and international students. It will address the Intellectual Nakba (crisis in knowledge) and provide a solid combination of established and research-led teaching that would provide the necessary environment for fostering research. As well as engaging students with the contemporary academic debates on several aspects of Beytülmakdis, such as, the geopolitical uniqueness of the Beytülmakdis region and its effect on the rest of the world in the past, present and future, the program will highlight how modern Beytülmakdis is shaped in part by dialogue with its own past and in part by response to external influences in the region, and how contemporary Muslims seek to relate their heritage in Beytülmakdis from the past to the radical situation of today.
It encourages postgraduate students to specialize on this timely needed field of inquiry, to educate and produce the next generation of scholars in Beytülmakdis Studies who will advance research in the field. It will give the student a solid theoretical, conceptual and historical grounding in order to better comprehend and interpret the recentdevelopments in the region.
- Application and Admission Requirements
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- For Turkish Citizens
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- Applicants must hold a 4-year undergraduate degree.
- Undergraduate CGPA must be at least 2.50 over 4.00 (or 65 over 100.)
- Applicants must submit a minimum ALES (Equal Weight/Verbal) score of 55. An equivalent score on an exam accepted by the Higher Education Council is also valid.
- Applicants must submit a minimum English YDS/e-YDS or YÖKDİL/e-YÖKDİL score of 80. An equivalent score on an exam accepted by the Higher Education Council is also valid.
- Candidates must earn a minimum score of 70 from written science exams and/or interviews.
- Overall assessment must be 70 or higher.
- For International Applicants
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- A commission set up by the relevant department’s directorate and composed of at least 3 faculty members determines the field in which applicants must hold an undergraduate degree and the minimum CGPA.
- Candidates must demonstrate their proficiency in English to be able to start their studies. Those who have received their undergraduate degree from a university in which the language of instruction is English that is in a country where English is the official language or obtained the minimum specified score from one of the following language exams are regarded as proficient in English. Applicants who never submit any of these documents will be required to take the foreign language preparation programs, which will take a maximum of two semesters.
TOEFL IBT
(Minimum 16 from each skill)
CAE
CPE
PTE
ASBU EPE
YÖKDİL /
e-YÖKDİL
YDS /
e-YDS
84
C
C
62
70
80
80
- The determined tuition fee of the program for the International Students must be paid. Click for the current tuition fee.
- Horizontal Transfer
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- Must be currently enrolled in a Master’s program
- Must satisfy the requirements of the program that is being applied,
- Current GPA must be at least 2.50,
- Must have finished at least one semester in the currently enrolled program,
- Must NOT be further than the half of the currently enrolled program,
- Must NOT have any disciplinary record,
- Must have satisfied all the requirements of the completed semesters of the currently enrolled program.
- Curriculum
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Click here for courses.
- Program Coordinator and Contact Information
- Araş. Gör. Esra ÇAYLAK
+90 312 596 44 44 - Dahili:5112 - Application
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- For Turkish Citizens
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- Click here for the documents required for the application.
- Click here for the online application page.
The application page becomes active in the period when the applications are accepted.
Application Calendar and Evaluation
Please click for the application calendar.
Applicants are ranked based on an initial evaluation carried out by weighting 50% of ALES score and 50% of GPA. The number of candidates invited to science exams can be up to five times the quota. Three points after comma in decimals are taken into consideration in the ranking of applicants. If more than one candidate rank last with the same score, all these candidates are invited to entrance examination.
After applications are accepted, a science exam is held on the announced date. The application results are determined by weighting 50% of ALES score, 20% of GPA, and 30% of science exam score. Based on this evaluation, candidates who have earned a score of 70 and above are deemed successful. Successful candidates are ranked according to general evaluation scores (in cases of equal general evaluation scores, science exam scores are taken into consideration), and a number of candidates and substitute candidates as specified by quotas are announced on the institute's website.
- For International Applicants
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- Click here for the documents required for the application and for the online application page.
Application Calendar and Evaluation
Please click for the application calendar.
Applications are evaluated by taking into account acceptance requirements of the program and international student quotas. The evaluation result is sent to the applicant's e-mail address.
- Horizontal Transfer
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For transfer applications, the applicant must bring the required documentation to our institute in person during the application period.
Please click for the required documents.
Application Calendar and Evaluation
Please click for the application calendar.
Applications will be evaluated by the applied department and approved by the administrative board of our institute. The results of the board decision will be announced on our website (sbe.asbu.edu.tr).
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