Harun Sencal, Phd
harun.sencal@gmail.com
Exploring the ethical foundations of economic life through the lens of Islamic thought and interdisciplinary inquiry.
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Education
PhD in Islamic Finance – Durham University, UK
PhD in Economics – Fatih University, Turkey
MA in Philosophy – Istanbul 29 Mayıs University (ongoing), Turkey
MSc in Computer Science – Jordan University of Science & Tech.
MBA – Yeditepe University, Turkey
BSc in Computer Engineering – Yeditepe University, Turkey
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Experience
Former Assistant Professor of Islamic Economics at Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education, Scotland. Served as Associate Professor of Islamic Finance at Zaytuna College (2023–2025), where he contributed to the development of the Islamic Finance Master’s Track. Currently teaches in the Economics Department at Istanbul 29 Mayıs University, offering courses in Islamic political economy and mainstream economics. His academic work integrates classical Islamic thought with critical perspectives on modern economic theory and institutional design.
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Areas of Focus
Islamic political economy, Shari‘ah governance, and the moral foundations of economic institutions.
Particular interest in integrating ethical perspectives with economic thought, curriculum design, and educational consultancy.
Esma Sag Sencal, Phd
esmasag@gmail.com
Exploring the intersections of classical Arabic language sciences and modern linguistics through philosophical inquiry and language studies.
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Education
PhD in Arabic Language and Rhetoric – Marmara University, Turkey
MSc in Applied Linguistics – University of Edinburgh, UK
MA in Civilization Studies – FSM Vakıf University, Turkey
BA in Arabic Language and Literature – University of Jordan
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Experience
Former Assistant Professor of Arabic Language and Literature at Zaytuna College, where she taught classical Arabic grammar, Modern Standard Arabic, and literary texts from the Jahiliyyah to the modern era. She currently teaches at Istanbul 29 Mayıs University, in the Department of Translation and Interpreting Studies, focusing on Arabic linguistics, text analysis, and history of linguistics. Bringing together deep expertise in classical Arabic sciences and modern linguistic inquiry, her teaching bridges tradition with contemporary language education.
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Areas of Focus
Her academic focus centers on Classical Arabic Grammar (Nahw & Sarf) and Balāgha (Bayān & Maʿānī), with a deep engagement in the traditional sciences of the Arabic language. She explores the history of linguistic thought in both Islamic and Western traditions, offering a comparative lens on how language has been understood across cultures. Her work on comparative syntax and semantics bridges classical frameworks with modern linguistic inquiry. She is also involved in Arabic second language acquisition and the development of academic writing skills. Underpinning all these areas is a strong interest in the philosophical approaches to language and scientific progress.
