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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yılmaz ARI

Current Position: Faculty Member, Department of Sociology of Religion, Faculty of Theology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Turkey
Email: yilmaz.ari@ogu.edu.tr

1. Brief Biography

Yılmaz Arı was born in 1977 in Kâhta, Adıyaman, Turkey. He graduated from Kâhta İmam-Hatip High School in 1996 and Selçuk University, Faculty of Theology, in 2002. From 2005 to 2008, he received specialized training at the Presidency of Religious Affairs Selçuk Dini Yüksek İhtisas Merkezi.

He completed his MA in Sociology of Religion at Dicle University with the thesis Kâhta Yöresi Alevilerinde Dini ve Sosyal Hayat: Bağlar Mahallesi ve Ortanca Köyü Örneği, and his PhD at Erciyes University with the dissertation Alevilikte Dini Otorite: Değişim ve Süreklilik – Adıyaman Örneği.

Currently, he serves as a faculty member at Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Department of Sociology of Religion, Faculty of Theology. He is married with three children.

2. Education

PhD, Sociology of Religion, Erciyes University
Dissertation: Alevilikte Dini Otorite: Değişim ve Süreklilik – Adıyaman Örneği
MA, Sociology of Religion, Dicle University
Thesis: Kâhta Yöresi Alevilerinde Dini ve Sosyal Hayat: Bağlar Mahallesi ve Ortanca Köyü Örneği
Bachelor of Theology, Selçuk University, 2002
High School Diploma, Kâhta İmam-Hatip High School, 1996
Advanced Religious Studies, Presidency of Religious Affairs Selçuk Dini Yüksek İhtisas Merkezi, 2005–2008

3. Academic Positions

Faculty Member, Department of Sociology of Religion, Faculty of Theology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University (Assoc. Prof.)

4. Books

Arı, Y. (2008). Hz. Muhammed (s.a.v)’den hayat ölçüleri – Dersler & ibretler. Konya: Damla Ofset.
Arı, Y. (2010). Samsat’ta bir yıldız: Sahâbe Safvân b. Muattal. Konya: Damla Ofset.
Arı, Y. (2020). Değişim sürecinde Alevilikte dinî otorite – Adıyaman dedeleri örneği. Ankara: Berikan Yayınevi.
Arı, Y. (2022). Değişim sürecinde Alevilikte dinî otorite – Adıyaman dedeleri örneği (2nd ed.). İstanbul: İlmi & Asitan Yayınları.
Arı, Y. (Ed.). (2023). Biz ve öteki: Multidisipliner bir çalışma. İstanbul: Kitap Dünyası.
Arı, Y. (Ed.). (2024). Islamophobia: A multidisciplinary study. Delaware: BZT Turan Publishing House.
Arı, Y. (Ed.). (2024). Kur’ân’da inşa süreci. İstanbul: Kitap Dünyası.

5. Book Chapters in Edited Volumes

Arı, Y. (2020). Adıyaman ilinin inanç ve kültür mozaiği: Adıyaman Alevileri örneği. In K. Kartal et al. (Ed.), Tarihte Adıyaman, devlet, toplum ve kültür (pp. 1–20). Ankara: Sonçağ Akademi Yayınları.
Arı, Y. (2021). Din ve otorite kavramları bağlamında Sünnilikte dinî otorite. In F. Rençber & Y. Arı (Eds.), İlahiyat alanında araştırma ve değerlendirmeler (pp. 163–188). Ankara: Gece Kitaplığı.
Arı, Y. (2021). Adıyaman yöresi halk inanışları: Sihir, büyü ve cin inanışları örneği. In N. Akyüz & İ. Çapcıoğlu (Eds.), Halk inanışları ve uygulamaları (pp. 589–608). Ankara: Nobel Yayınları.
Arı, Y. (2021). Salgın döneminde ibadetler: Covid-19 örneği. In H. Türkyılmaz (Ed.), Sosyal mesafe döneminde din (pp. 219–241). Konya: Çizgi Yayınları.
Arı, Y. (2023). Aile kurumunun işlevleri nelerdir ve neden önemlidir? Sosyolojik bir araştırma. In K. Ertaş (Ed.), İlahiyat alanında uluslararası araştırma ve değerlendirmeler (pp. 127–139). Ankara: Serüven Yayınevi.
Arı, Y. (2024). Islamophobia as a global phenomenon: Sociological depth and contemporary reality. In Y. Arı (Ed.), Islamophobia: A multidisciplinary study (pp. 1–30). Delaware: BZT Turan Publishing House.
Arı, Y. (2024). Çağdaş toplumun manevi yüzü: Yeni dinî hareketlerin sosyolojik incelenmesi. In E. Öztürk & M. C. Şahin (Eds.), Ana konularıyla din sosyolojisi (pp. 383–435). Ankara: Akademisyen Kitabevi.

6. Peer-Reviewed Articles

Arı, Y. (2019). Sekülerizm ve din. TURAN-SAM Uluslararası Bilimsel Hakemli Dergisi, 11(41), 314–318. https://doi.org/10.15189/1308-8041
Arı, Y. (2019). Karl Mannheim’in bilgi sosyolojisi. International Social Sciences Studies Journal, 5(30), 1085–1091. https://doi.org/10.26449/sssj.1323
Arı, Y. (2021). Ali Büyükşahin Dede ile Alevilik ve dinî otorite üzerine. International Journal of Social, Humanities and Administrative Sciences, 7(38), 578–591. https://doi.org/10.31589/JOSHAS.578
Arı, Y. (2021). Samsat yöresi halk inanışları. International Academic Social Resources Journal, 6(24), 643–657. https://doi.org/10.31569/ASRJOURNAL.230
Arı, Y. (2021). Toplumsal değişim ve din. Asya Studies, 5(16), 131–142. https://doi.org/10.31455/asya.958362
Arı, Y. (2021). Sivil toplum kuruluşlarının sosyo-kültürel ve dinî hayattaki rolü. International Social Mentality and Researcher Thinkers Journal, 7(49), 2004–2013. https://doi.org/10.31576/smryj.1018
Arı, Y. (2022). Öteki’nin algılanışı: Alevilik ve Aleviler. Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi, 104, 399–414. https://doi.org/10.34189/hbv.104.022
Arı, Y., & Özgüven, A. C. (2023). Üniversite gençliğinin din algısı (Eskişehir örneği). Darulhadis İslami Araştırmalar Dergisi, 4, 143–155.
Doja, A. (2023). Manevi teslimiyet: Bektaşilik tarihinde yoldaşlıktan hiyerarşiye (Y. Arı, Trans.). Uluslararası Dorlion Akademik Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi (DASAD), 1(1), 93–130. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8075984
Arı, Y. (2023). Sosyalleşme sürecinde aile: Dinî rol ve işlevleri. İLSAM Akademi Dergisi, 3(2), 199–216. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10054714
Arı, Y. (2023). Bir insanlık suçu ve soykırım trajedisi: İsrail’in Filistinlilere uyguladığı devlet terörü nedeniyle yargılanması gerektiğine dair bir değerlendirme. Darulhadis İslamî Araştırmalar Dergisi, 5, 22–44.
Arı, Y. (2023). A crime against humanity and the tragedy of genocide: An evaluation that Israel should be sued for state terrorism against Palestinians (M. Turan, Trans.). Uluslararası Dorlion Akademik Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi (DASAD), 1(2), 445–465. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10429568
Arı, Y. (2024). Gölgede kalan yıkım: İsrail’in devlet destekli terörü ve soykırım trajedisi tarihi. Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 11(2), 639–665. https://doi.org/10.51702/esoguifd.1491769
Arı, Y., & Akduman, A. (2024). Cumhuriyet döneminde toplumsal değişim ve din: Etkileşimler ve dönüşümler. Journal of Analytic Divinity, 8(2), 252–273. https://doi.org/10.46595/jad.1575005
Arı, Y., & Kırkgül, H. (2024). Toplumsal bütünleşme faktörü olarak dinî semboller: İslam’da ezan ve camii sembolleri. Sultan İlahiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi (SİAD), 2(2), 106–128. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14361103
Arı, Y. (2024). The overlooked destruction: A history of Israel’s state-sponsored terror and genocide tragedy (M. Turan, Trans.). Uluslararası Dorlion Akademik Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi (DASAD), 2(2), 287–315. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14173718
Arı, Y. (2025). Protection of cultural and religious heritage in traditional structure: On leadership and authority in Alevi societies. JETE – Journal of Philosophy, Religious and Cultural Studies, 152(3), 148–164. https://doi.org/10.32523/3080-1281-2025-152-3-148-164

7. Editorial and Academic Board Positions
1. Editor-in-Chief, Uluslararası Dorlion Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi (DASAD), 2023 – Present
2. Editorial Board Member, Sultan İlahiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi (SİAD), 2023 – Present
3. Editorial Board Member, HİKEM Dergisi, 2024 – Present
4. Editorial Board Member, Tokat İlmiyat Dergisi, 2024 – Present
5. Editorial Board Member, Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi, 2022 – Present
8. Awards and Honors
1. Social and Human Sciences Education Award, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, 2024
2. Certificate of Appreciation, 14th International Başkent Social, Human, Administrative and Educational Sciences Congress, December 2024
3. Certificate of Appreciation, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Rectorate, April 2025
9. Conference and Symposium Participation
1. International İzmir Social and Human Sciences Congress, Participant, İzmir, Turkey, July 29 – August 31, 2023
2. 10th International Congress on Social and Human Sciences in a Changing World, Participant, İzmir, Turkey, August 12–14, 2023
3. UBSDER 6th International Congresses, Participant, Ankara, Turkey, August 18–20, 2023
4. 14th International İstanbul Scientific Research Congress, Participant, İstanbul, Turkey, December 26–27, 2024
5. 14th International Başkent Social, Human, Administrative and Educational Sciences Congress, Participant, Ankara, Turkey, December 12, 2024 – January 14, 2025
6. International Petra Theology and Islamic Sciences Congress, Invited Speaker, Eskişehir, Turkey, March 20–21, 2025
7. 2nd International Petra Theology and Islamic Sciences Congress, Invited Speaker, Eskişehir, Turkey, June 18–19, 2025
8. 3rd International Petra Theology and Islamic Sciences Congress, Invited Speaker, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, September 18–19, 2025
10. Invited Talks and Seminars
1. Importance of Authentic Religious Knowledge in Preventing Religious Exploitation, Seminar, Aydın Governorship Provincial Mufti, Turkey, December 2021
2. Ramadan and Fasting Panel, Conference, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Turkey, March 2022
3. Ramadan Talks with Youth, Seminar, ESOGÜ Genç Yeşilay Club, Turkey, April 2022
4. Seminar on Preventing Substance Addiction for Prisoners, T.C. Ministry of Justice, Eskişehir No.2 Open Penal Institution, Turkey, April 2022
5. Communication with Youth: Speaking with a Language of Trust, Seminar, Balıkesir Provincial Mufti, Turkey, May 2022
6. Effective Communication in the Family Institution, Seminar, Presidency of Religious Affairs Eskişehir Training Center, Turkey, June 2022
7. Effective Communication in Religious Services, Seminar, Presidency of Religious Affairs Eskişehir Training Center, Turkey, June 2022
8. “Embracing National and Spiritual Values” within 15 July Democracy and Unity Day Activities, Conference, T.C. Ministry of Justice, Eskişehir No.2 Open Penal Institution, Turkey, July 2023
9. Religious References in Preventing Domestic Violence, Conference, Provincial Mufti / Raising Social Awareness on Protecting Families and Preventing Domestic Violence, Turkey, November 2023
10. Respect for Differences and Culture of Living Together, Conference, T.C. Ministry of Justice, Eskişehir No.2 Open Penal Institution, Turkey, November 2023
11. Against Oppression, With Humanity, Conference, Eskişehir Provincial Directorate of National Education, Turkey, December 2024
12. Thinking Well for People and Its Contribution to Internal Institutional Communication, Conference, T.C. Ministry of Justice, Eskişehir No.2 Open Penal Institution, Turkey, February 2025
13. National Unity and Solidarity: 15 July Epic, Conference, T.C. Ministry of Justice, Eskişehir H-Type Penal Institution, Turkey, July 2025
14. National Unity and Solidarity: 15 July Epic, Conference, T.C. Ministry of Justice, Eskişehir L-Type Penal Institution, Turkey, July 2025
15. Being Young in the Modern Age, Conference, Diyanet Academy Eskişehir Religious Studies Center, Turkey, September 2025
  
  11. Peer-Review Activities in Scientific Journals
  1. Tevilat: Selçuk Üniversitesi İslami İlimler Fakültesi Dergisi, December 2020
  2. Journal of Analytic Divinity, May 2021
  3. Tasavvur: Tekirdağ Theology Journal, October 2021
  4. Darülhadis İslami Araştırmalar Dergisi / Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi, December 2021
  5. Journal of Analytic Divinity, December 2021
  6. Journal of Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Theology, March 2022
  7. Akademik Düşünce Dergisi, April 2022
  8. Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, June 2022
  9. Kilitbahir / Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi, July 2022
  10. Darülhadis İslami Araştırmalar Dergisi / Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi, October 2022
  11. Journal of Analytic Divinity, April 2023
  12. GAB Akademi, April 2023
  13. Journal of Analytic Divinity, April 2023
  14. Din Sosyolojisi Araştırmaları Dergisi, August 2023
  15. Erciyes Akademi, August 2023
  16. İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Araştırmaları Dergisi, September 2024
  17. Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, September 2024
  18. Journal of Analytic Divinity, September 2024
  19. Kayseri Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, April 2025
  20. Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, April 2025
  21. Kilis 7 Aralık Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, June 2025
  22. Sosyal ve Beşerî Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi, June 2025
  23. Dergiabant, July 2025
  24. Tokat İlmiyat Dergisi, September 2025
  25. İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, September 2025
  12. Peer-Review Activities in Scientific Projects
  1. Higher Education Institution Supported Project (BAP Research Project), Çankırı Karatekin University, February 2024
  2. Higher Education Institution Supported Project (BAP Doctoral Project), Atatürk University, December 2024
  13. Scientific Project Supervision / Consultancy
  1. TÜBİTAK 2209-A Projects (5 Projects), Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Turkey, 2024 – Completed
  2. TÜBİTAK Student Projects (3 Projects), Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Turkey, 2025 – Ongoing
    
    14. Publishing Activities
    - Uluslararası Dorlion Akademik Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi (DASAD) – Journal Publishing, 2023 – Present
    15. Academic Profiles and Online Researcher Platforms
    1. AVESİS: https://avesis.ogu.edu.tr/researcher/home
    2. YÖKSİS: https://akademik.yok.gov.tr/AkademikArama/view/viewAuthor.jsp
    3. DergiPark Academic: https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/@yilmaz.ari
    4. ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yilmaz-Ari
    5. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.tr/citations?hl=tr&user=6aUglrsAAAAJ
    6. Web of Science (WoS): https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/AEQ-3261-2022
    7. Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36522366700
    8. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4529-7162
    9. Academia.edu: https://ogu.academia.edu/DrYlmazARI