TOPIC HEADINGS
1. Cultural Structure, Ulema-Politics Relations in İzmir in the 14th-16th Centuries
• The effect of the administrative structure of the city during the Byzantine, Aydınoglu and Ottoman periods on scholars and scientific studies
• Administrative structure of the city during the Byzantine, Aydınoğlu, and Ottoman periods
• Social structure and lifestyle in İzmir
• Contributions of economic activities to the scholarly and cultural life of the city
• Interactions between social classes and groups
• Guilds and Social Structure in İzmir
• The Waqf (Foundation) System, Charitable Institutions, and Social Assistance in İzmir
• Cultural Interactions in Byzantine and Ottoman İzmir
• Coexistence Culture of Different Religious and Ethnic Communities in İzmir
• Inter-religious and Inter-sect Relations in İzmir
• Development of Art and Architecture in İzmir and the Cultural Influences on this Development
2. Studies in Fundamental Islamic Sciences, Islamic History and Arts, Philosophy, and Religious Studies in İzmir during the 14th - 16th Centuries
3. Madrassas, Formal and Informal Educational Institutions in Izmir during the 14th - 16th Centuries
• Historical Development and Educational Curricula of Madrassas in Izmir
• Madrassas during the Aydinoglu Period
• Birgivî Madrassa
• Hisar Mosque Madrassa
• Abdülfettah Madrassa
• Hatuniye Madrassa
• Kapdanpaşa Madrassa
• Kurşunlu Madrassa
• Other Madrassas
• Establishment and Educational Systems of Madrassas
• Architectural Structures and Social Roles of Madrassas
• Subjects Taught and Educational Materials Used in Madrassas
• The Role of Madrassas in Scholarly and Cultural Life
• Contributions of Madrassas to Scholarly Activity in Izmir
• Social Impact of Madrasa Education
• Interactions of Madrassas with Other Educational Institutions in İzmir
4. Religious Life in İzmir in the 14th-16th Centuries
- The history of mosques in Izmir and their importance in religious life
- The role of foundations in society and their contribution to religious life
- The effects of Sufism on society, social structure and daily life
- The effects of Sufism on the political and economic structures of the period
- The spiritual leadership roles of the Sufi leaders of Izmir and the spread of their ideas
- The role of sufi lodge, zawiya and Sufi orders
- The effect of Sufism on poetry, music and other branches of art
- The relationship between Sufism and literature, important literary figures and works
- Sufi literary works, poems, hymns and musical works
- The studies carried out in Izmir in the field of Islamic sciences and the impact of these studies on scientific and cultural life
- The role of Islamic sciences in the social and cultural life of İzmir
5. Medicine, Geography, Astronomy, Mathematics and Natural Sciences in Izmir in the 14th-16th Centuries
- Studies in medicine, mathematics and natural sciences
- Hacı Pasha's works and studies in the field of medicine
- Medical education institutions and hospitals in Izmir
- The effects of scientific studies on social and cultural life in Izmir
- Studies in the field of geography, Piri Reis and his works
6. Religions and Sects in Izmir in the 14th-16th Centuries
- Religious Interactions between Islam, Christianity and Judaism in Izmir
- The Existence of Different Sects in İzmir and Their Effects on Social Life in the City
- Religious Structures in Izmir and Their Effects on People of Different Faiths
7. Libraries and Book Culture
- Izmir's Historical Libraries and Manuscripts
- History and collections of important libraries in Izmir
- Protection of manuscripts and examples that have survived to the present day
- The role of libraries in social and cultural life
- Book culture in Izmir and the scientific importance of manuscripts in the city and their contribution to cultural heritage
8. The Role of Women in Scientific and Cultural Life in 14-16th Century Izmir
9. Influential personalities and their activities in Izmir in the 14th-16th centuries
- Umur Bey, Aydinoglu
- Sheikh Bedrettin
- Others
10. Scholars who lived in Izmir between 14th-16th centuries, their works and their effects
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