Mission, Vision and Policies

Mission

To cultivate individuals who are well-versed in tradition, open to innovation, guided by science, reason and spiritual values, competent and enterprising in the field of theology; to offer new perspectives on social and religious issues.

Vision

To be a pioneering faculty at international standards with its educational, cultural and social infrastructure and scientific quality.

Quality Policy

With its accumulated knowledge and personnel, we are committed to being a pioneering faculty of international standards that continuously raises its quality level in order to generate solutions in the fields of education, research and community service with national and spiritual sensitivity, and to nurture individuals with high representational skills, internalised moral values, and openness to innovation and continuous development.

The Faculty's Values

Commitment to ethical values

Respect for cultural and national heritage               

Commitment to moral values

Transparency and accountability in management

Openness to cooperation

Prioritising academic freedom

Internalised quality awareness

Continuous improvement

Student-centredness

Environmental awareness

Merit

EDUCATION AND TRAINING POLICY 

Objective: To educate student-centred graduates equipped with spiritual and moral values, competent in their field, capable of critical thinking and sensitive to social issues.

Scope: Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, curriculum development, teaching methods, assessment and evaluation, student counselling.

Principles: 

- Student-centredness offers flexible learning pathways that take individual differences into account. 

- The curriculum is continuously updated to combine tradition with innovation. 

- Fairness, reliability and diversity are fundamental in measurement and evaluation processes. 

- The academic advisory system supports the student's personal and professional development. 

- The integration of technology and the use of digital resources in education are encouraged.

Related Values: 

Student-centredness, Continuous Improvement, Commitment to Ethical Values, Academic Freedom, Meritocracy, Respect for Cultural and National Heritage.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY 

Objective: To conduct high-quality scientific research in theology at national and international levels, to encourage interdisciplinary research, and to disseminate knowledge for the benefit of society.

Scope: Scientific publications, projects, conference/symposium organisation, collaborations, ethical rules.

Principles: 

- Commitment to ethical values, originality and scientific rigour form the basis of research. 

- Interdisciplinary studies are supported in the field of theology. 

- Incentive mechanisms are established to increase the number of publications indexed in international databases. 

- Participation in national and international project calls such as TÜBİTAK, Erasmus+, and BAP is encouraged. 

- The international visibility and quality of the Hittite Journal of Theology is continuously improved.

Related Values: 

Academic Freedom, Commitment to Ethical Values, Openness to Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Meritocracy.

SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION POLICY 

Objective: To develop projects that address the religious, cultural and social needs of society at local, regional and national levels; to provide services for disadvantaged groups.

Scope: Social responsibility projects, religious services, spiritual counselling, cooperation with public institutions and NGOs.

Principles: 

- Scientifically based solutions are developed for the religious and moral problems of society. 

- Joint projects are carried out with the Provincial Directorate of Religious Affairs, the Directorate of National Education, municipalities and NGOs. 

- Students are encouraged to participate in voluntary community service. 

- Spiritual counselling and guidance activities are organised for disadvantaged groups such as disabled persons, elderly persons, and prisoners. 

- Activities aimed at preserving and promoting cultural heritage (conferences, exhibitions, panels) are organised.

Related Values: 

Respect for Cultural and National Heritage, Commitment to Moral Values, Environmental Awareness, Openness to Cooperation, Student-Centred Approach.

INTERNATIONALISATION POLICY 

Objective: To increase the Faculty's visibility in international academic networks, enhance student and academic staff mobility, and create a multicultural educational environment.

Scope: Erasmus+ and other exchange programmes, international student admissions, joint projects, education in foreign languages.

Principles: 

- Cultural diversity is enriched by increasing the number of international students and teaching staff. 

- Promotion and incentive activities are carried out for participation in Erasmus+ and similar programmes. 

- The introduction of courses in foreign languages and the development of English/Arabic curricula are supported. 

- Cooperation protocols are signed with international universities and joint research projects are carried out. 

- The faculty's English website and promotional materials are kept up to date.

Related Values: 

Respect for Cultural and National Heritage (openness to different cultures), Openness to Cooperation, Academic Freedom, Continuous Improvement.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES POLICY 

Objective: To spread a culture of quality throughout the organisation with a participatory, transparent, accountable and merit-based management approach; to support the professional and personal development of staff.

Scope: Decision-making processes, internal communication, human resources, performance management, physical and digital infrastructure.

Principles: 

- Transparency and accountability are fundamental in management; all decisions are made in consultation with relevant stakeholders. 

- The merit-based employment and career development of academic and administrative staff is supported. 

- Strengthening internal communication increases corporate loyalty. 

- The performance evaluation system (PI, HEP) is used effectively and the results guide improvements. 

- The physical and technological infrastructure is continuously improved to meet education and research needs. 

- A working environment that complies with occupational health and safety standards and is environmentally conscious is provided.

Related Values: 

Meritocracy, Transparency and Accountability in Management, Openness to Cooperation, Internalised Quality Awareness, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Awareness.