Islamic Theology in the Turkish Republic

Dorroll’s study of modern, Turkish-language Islamic theology offers an excellent survey of the tradition’s development and characteristics. This work successfully demonstrates the ways in which theologians have developed a range of viewpoints and arguments within the contours of their institutions while navigating the role of the state in religious affairs. * Susan Gunasti, Ohio Wesleyan University *
Islamic Theology in the Turkish Republic is a rich, engaging, and much needed text in the field of Turkish Islamic studies. It will be especially useful for those teaching comparative religion and theology courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. -- Micah A. Hughes, Indiana University * JAAR *
[A] rigorous and detailed examination of the evolution of Islamic theology in modern Turkey…This book undoubtedly enriches our understanding of the multifaceted nature of Turkish Islamic thought and its intricate relationship with the state’s political frameworks. -- Seda Baykal, University of Pittsburgh * Review of Middle East Studies *
An excellent reference book that will engage a wide audience interested in Islamic and Turkish studies, theology, religion and modernity, and intellectual history. -- Ravza Altuntaş-Çakır, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University * Turkish Studies *