Personal profile
Research interests
I am Ömer F. Gürlesin, a researcher with a focus on the nuanced intersections of religion, culture, and politics in the Western context. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Theology from Marmara University, Istanbul, and furthered my studies with a Master's and Doctorate in Sociology and Psychology of Religion from Leiden University, Netherlands.
My academic journey has led me to explore Islamic perspectives on global challenges. My Master's research centered on the Islamic view of the environment, while my Doctoral work delved into the socio-cultural dynamics of Turkish Islam in the Netherlands. This research introduced a new religiosity scale, highlighting the diverse interpretations of Dutch-Turkish religiosity.
Currently, I'm engaged in postdoctoral research at Tilburg University, examining the use of religious vocabulary in climate change discourse in the Netherlands, spanning various media platforms.
Career
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CommUnity Project |
Assistant Project Manager |
2019 – 2021 |
https://www.thecommunityproject.eu/ |
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MiRaS Project |
Research Assistant |
2018 – 2021 |
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Education/Academic qualification
Theology and religious studies, Doctoral Degree, Elite and Popular Religiosity among Dutch-Turkish Muslims in the Netherlands, Leiden University
1 Sept 2011 → 28 Nov 2018
Award Date: 28 Nov 2018
Theology and religious studies, Master’s Degree, Islamic Understanding of the Environment: Theory and Practice, Leiden University
1 Sept 2007 → 1 Mar 2009
Award Date: 1 Mar 2009
Theology and religious studies, Bachelor’s Degree, Islamic Philosophy and Theology, Marmara Univ, Marmara University
1 Sept 2002 → 1 Jul 2006
Award Date: 1 Jul 2006
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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The Metaphysics of the Nay: Sound, Breath, and Relational Being in Avni Konuk’s Commentary on Rūmī
Gürlesin, Ö. F., 2026, (Submitted) In: Islamic Intellectual Traditions.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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A Report of a Journey of Concepts, Translated From Old Turkish to Contemporary Dutch
Gürlesin, Ö. F., Kurt, İ., Avest, I. T., Alasag, A., Bircan, O., Topaloglu, O., Fuglseth, K. S. (Editor), ter Avest, I. (Editor) & Skeie, G. (Editor), 2025, A pluralist We in Religious Education: Old Narratives in New Contexts. Waxmann, Vol. 47. p. 201-223 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific
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De Resonantie van de Nay: Rumi’s Perspectief op Natuur, Melodie en het Goddelijke
Translated title of the contribution :The Resonance of the Ney: Rumi’s Perspective on Nature, Melody, and the Divine Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific
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De Resonantie van de Ney: Rumi’s Perspectief op Natuur, Melodie en het Goddelijke
Gürlesin, Ö. F., 2025, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Scientific
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Dogma, Doctrine, and Data: Science as a Religious Construct in Climate Discourse
Gürlesin, Ö. F., 21 Aug 2025, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Scientific
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NOSTER (The Netherlands School for Advanced Studies in Theology and Religion) (External organisation)
Gürlesin, Ö. (Member)
1 Sept 2023Activity: Membership types › Membership of network › Scientific
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Netherlands Interuniversity School for Islamic Studies (NISIS) (External organisation)
Gürlesin, Ö. (Member)
1 Sept 2023Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee › Scientific
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Interdisciplinary and Inter-religious Perspectives on Sacred Nature
Gürlesin, Ö. (Participant)
29 Mar 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference › Scientific
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International Society of Dialogical Science (ISDS) (External organisation)
Gürlesin, Ö. (Member)
1 Jan 2022 → 1 Jan 2023Activity: Membership types › Membership of network › Scientific