Academic profile
Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Kurt

Professor of Islamic Theology with a focus on Qurʾānic studies, early Muslim–Christian contexts, and the historical analysis of religious texts. This website provides a concise overview of research, publications, and academic activities.

Research Areas

A compact overview of core thematic lines. Full details are available on the Research page.

Qurʾānic Studies

Textual analysis, exegesis, and the historical formation of the Qurʾān with attention to late antique contexts.

Early Islam & Christianity

Early Muslim–Christian encounters, Syriac traditions, and shared intellectual and religious environments.

Islamic Theology

Historical theology, doctrinal developments, and contemporary perspectives within Islamic thought.

Selected Publications

A short selection. For the complete list, see the Publications page.

2024
Forged Scripture and False Belief? The Qurʾānic Conception of ‘the Other’ as a Challenge to Interreligious Dialogue. In Interreligiöse Hermeneutik in pluralen Gesellschaften: Begründungen, Herausforderungen, Chancen und Grenzen. Springer VS, pp. 163–187.
2023
Grenzgänge wissenschaftlicher Reflexivität in Judentum, Christentum und Islam (eds. Tugrul Kurt, F. Machka, J. Müller, C. Rogers). Verlag Herder GmbH. 342 p.
2021
Christliche Gruppierungen und Glaubensvorstellungen im Korankommentar von Ibn Ǧarīr aṭ-Ṭabarī (gest. 310/923). Frankfurter Zeitschrift für islamisch-theologische Studien, Special Issue 3. 83–122.
Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Kurt
PROFILE

Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Kurt

Professor of Islamic Theology with a focus on Qurʾānic studies, early interreligious contexts, and the historical analysis of religious texts. For detailed information, please see the academic CV and profile.

Contact & Affiliation

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Institution
University of Vienna
Department
Islamic-Theological Studies
Location
Vienna, Austria

Selected note

“Academic research is grounded in methodological rigor and critical engagement with sources.”