Adnan Aslan, born in 1963 in Kayseri, Turkey, is a notable Turkish Islamic scholar. His educational journey spans both his home country and England, where he pursued his academic qualifications.
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s Degree in Theology: Aslan completed his Bachelor of Arts in theology at Erciyes University in Turkey.
- Master’s Degree in History and Philosophy of Religion: He earned his Master of Arts in history and philosophy of religion from King’s College London in 1990.
- Doctorate in Philosophy of Religion: In 1995, he received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of religion from Lancaster University in England.
Academic Roles
Adnan Aslan has held various academic positions at universities in Turkey. Notably, he served as the dean of the faculty of humanities and social sciences at Süleyman Sah University in Istanbul. Additionally, he has contributed to the academic community as an adjunct professor at the department of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame du Lac and as a faculty associate at Indiana University of South Bend.
Published Work
Religious Pluralism in Christian and Islamic Philosophy: The Thought of John Hick and Seyyed Hossein Nasr: Adnan Aslan is the author of the book “Religious Pluralism in Christian and Islamic Philosophy: The Thought of John Hick and Seyyed Hossein Nasr.” This work explores the complex subject of religious pluralism, offering insights into the philosophies of John Hick and Seyyed Hossein Nasr.