Aim & Scope
Published biannually (in June and December), the journal adheres to high standards of academic publishing, embracing originality, research ethics, and academic integrity as its core principles.
GISTU Journal of Islamic Studies targets academics, researchers, postgraduate students, and relevant institutions at both national and international levels.
The primary objective of the journal is to contribute to academic development by disseminating original, high-quality research in full compliance with scientific ethical standards.
Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the journal seeks to engage with scholarly communities globally and aims to become a reputable reference point in the academic world.
GISTU Journal of Islamic Studies features original and academically rigorous works prepared with an interdisciplinary approach in the fields of Islamic sciences and social sciences.
The journal aims to publish studies that address both classical and contemporary issues with theoretical depth and methodological precision.
Accordingly, the journal accepts the following types of submissions:
1) Research Articles – Scholarly papers containing original insights and comprehensive analyses that make a scientific contribution to the field.
2) Book Reviews and Critiques – Analytical evaluations of significant works published in theology, social sciences, and the humanities.
3) Symposium and Panel Reports – Scientific analyses and summaries of topics discussed in academic meetings and conferences.
4) Critical Editions and Textual Studies – Examination, comparison, and publication of classical and modern texts based on scholarly methods.
5) Academic Biographies and Obituaries – Studies on the lives, thoughts, and contributions of notable figures in the intellectual world.
6) Scholarly Translation Articles – High-quality academic translations that contribute to the literature in related fields.
Subject Category
Social Sciences and Humanities: Religious Studies
Fields of Study
Core Islamic Sciences
– Qur’anic Exegesis (Tafsīr)
– Hadith Studies
– Islamic Theology (Kalām)
– Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
– History of Islamic Sects
– Sufism
– Arabic Language and Rhetoric
– Arabic Literature
Philosophy and Religious Sciences
– Islamic Philosophy
– Philosophy of Religion
– Psychology of Religion
– Sociology of Religion
– Religious Education
– History of Religions
– History of Philosophy
– Logic
Islamic History and Arts
– Islamic History
– History of Islamic Arts
– Turkish-Islamic Literature
– Religious Music
– Religious Culture and Moral Education
Keywords
Islam, Qur’an, Tafsīr, Qirāʾāt, Ḥadīth, Prophet, Kalām, Fiqh, Islamic Sects, Sufism, Arabic Language, Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Psychology, Sociology, History of Religions, Logic, Education, Civilization, Turkish-Islamic Literature, Arts, Music, Morality
TARGET AUDİENCE
GISTU Journal of Islamic Studies addresses scholars and researchers engaged in academic work in the fields of Islamic sciences and social sciences at both national and international levels. The journal primarily targets professionals and academics specializing in the following disciplines:
1) Core Islamic Sciences
2) Philosophy and Religious Studies
3) Islamic History and Arts
4) Religious Culture and Moral Education
In addition to specialists, the journal also aims to serve postgraduate students, academic institutions, and intellectually engaged readers interested in these fields. By offering an open-access and interactive academic platform, the journal promotes interdisciplinary dialogue and scholarly exchange across diverse academic communities.
