Volkan Ertit
Biographic Data
| ID | 254952 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Volkan Ertit |
| GIVEN NAMES | Volkan |
| FAMILY NAME | Ertit |
| SIGNATURE | ERTIT V |
| AFFILIATIONS | Aksaray University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6114-2606 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The failure of Islamization policies in Turkey: A “Victory” of Secularization Theory
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s aim to raise a pious generation has failed to achieve its objectives. On the contrary, relevant academic studies reveal that Turkish society is secularizing. Therefore, the present study seeks to explain the reasons why Erdoğan’s policy of Islamizing Turkish society failed despite him having the whole state apparatus at his disposal. Recent studies argue that this transformation is a reaction to the repressive policies of t…
Can the Scope of Secularization Theory Be Expanded Beyond the Modern-Christian-West? Exploring the Alevi Experience in Turkey
This study asserts that the secularization theory has the potential to offer insights into the processes of social change experienced by faith groups outside the modern West. The study focuses on the transformation undergone by Alevi groups in Turkey, who are now experiencing a more modern way of life compared to their past. In this qualitative study, data collection was conducted through semistructured interviews during field studies in the citi…
Development and Validation of Secularity Scale for Muslims
There is currently no secularity scale with strong psychometric properties that would allow for the examination of the secularization process experienced by Muslims. Thus, the purpose of this article is to develop a psychometrically sound and quick-to-apply scale that can be used to measure the degree of secularity among Muslims. For exploratory factor analysis (EFA), an inventory with 65 items was applied to 1,573 university students, and it yie…
Adana Arap Alevi̇leri̇nde Cenaze Ri̇tüelleri̇ndeki̇ Dönüşüm: “Daha Az Masraf, Daha Az Külfet”
cenaze ritellerindeki deiimi betimleyip analiz etmek amac ile kaleme alnmtr. alma, lmle ortaya kan tren, ritel, ayin ve benzeri olgular yapsal-ilevselci yaklamla deerlendirmektedir. Yani lm olay ile gerekleen toplumsal organizasyonlarn yapnn devam iin sahip olduklar ilevler
Religion as one of the Leading Actors of Medieval Europe (A Critique of Rodney Stark)
The Middle Age is described as the Golden Age of Faith in both intellectual discussions and casual conversations. In addition, normative terms due to people’s ideologies or political convictions are also used to define Europe in the Middle Ages. Renaissance scholars in particular used the term "Dark Ages" to describe the period before them. However, this notion began to be questioned towards the end of the 20th century. Some researchers, especial…
God Is Dying in Turkey as Well: Application of Secularization Theory to a Non-Christian Society
It has been stated in academic studies and popular media that Islam began its rise in dominance in Turkey with the accession of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) to power in 2002 under the leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. However, contrary to claims of societal Islamization, in light of quantitative and qualitative studies this study argues that despite the AKP and its leader Erdoğan being in power, the following evidence has been observ…
Secularization: The Decline of the Supernatural Realm1
How to define and measure secularization is among the most fervent discussions in the literature on the sociology of religion. The perception of secularization only in terms of change in the social prestige and influence of religion has confined the discussion on secularization to a narrower perspective, both theoretically and empirically. This paper argues that the supernatural realm (of which religion is a part), rather than religion itself, sh…
Secularization: The Decline of the Supernatural Realm1
How to define and measure secularization is among the most fervent discussions in the literature on the sociology of religion. The perception of secularization only in terms of change in the social prestige and influence of religion has confined the discussion on secularization to a narrower perspective, both theoretically and empirically. This paper argues that the supernatural realm (of which religion is a part), rather than religion itself, sh…
God Is Dying in Turkey as Well: Application of Secularization Theory to a Non-Christian Society
It has been stated in academic studies and popular media that Islam began its rise in dominance in Turkey with the accession of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) to power in 2002 under the leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. However, contrary to claims of societal Islamization, in light of quantitative and qualitative studies this study argues that despite the AKP and its leader Erdoğan being in power, the following evidence has been observ…
Secularization: The Decline of the Supernatural Realm1
How to define and measure secularization is among the most fervent discussions in the literature on the sociology of religion. The perception of secularization only in terms of change in the social prestige and influence of religion has confined the discussion on secularization to a narrower perspective, both theoretically and empirically. This paper argues that the supernatural realm (of which religion is a part), rather than religion itself, sh…
Religion as one of the Leading Actors of Medieval Europe (A Critique of Rodney Stark)
The Middle Age is described as the Golden Age of Faith in both intellectual discussions and casual conversations. In addition, normative terms due to people’s ideologies or political convictions are also used to define Europe in the Middle Ages. Renaissance scholars in particular used the term "Dark Ages" to describe the period before them. However, this notion began to be questioned towards the end of the 20th century. Some researchers, especial…
Adana Arap Alevi̇leri̇nde Cenaze Ri̇tüelleri̇ndeki̇ Dönüşüm: “Daha Az Masraf, Daha Az Külfet”
cenaze ritellerindeki deiimi betimleyip analiz etmek amac ile kaleme alnmtr. alma, lmle ortaya kan tren, ritel, ayin ve benzeri olgular yapsal-ilevselci yaklamla deerlendirmektedir. Yani lm olay ile gerekleen toplumsal organizasyonlarn yapnn devam iin sahip olduklar ilevler
Development and Validation of Secularity Scale for Muslims
There is currently no secularity scale with strong psychometric properties that would allow for the examination of the secularization process experienced by Muslims. Thus, the purpose of this article is to develop a psychometrically sound and quick-to-apply scale that can be used to measure the degree of secularity among Muslims. For exploratory factor analysis (EFA), an inventory with 65 items was applied to 1,573 university students, and it yie…
Can the Scope of Secularization Theory Be Expanded Beyond the Modern-Christian-West? Exploring the Alevi Experience in Turkey
This study asserts that the secularization theory has the potential to offer insights into the processes of social change experienced by faith groups outside the modern West. The study focuses on the transformation undergone by Alevi groups in Turkey, who are now experiencing a more modern way of life compared to their past. In this qualitative study, data collection was conducted through semistructured interviews during field studies in the citi…
The failure of Islamization policies in Turkey: A “Victory” of Secularization Theory
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s aim to raise a pious generation has failed to achieve its objectives. On the contrary, relevant academic studies reveal that Turkish society is secularizing. Therefore, the present study seeks to explain the reasons why Erdoğan’s policy of Islamizing Turkish society failed despite him having the whole state apparatus at his disposal. Recent studies argue that this transformation is a reaction to the repressive policies of t…
Religion and Society Interactions (6 works) · Political science (5 works) · Secularization (5 works) · Law (4 works) · Philosophy (4 works) · Politics (4 works) · Religious studies (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Epistemology (3 works) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (3 works)