ISSN: 1308-6200 | Publisher: Kültür Ajans 

Karadeniz International Scientific Journal

This is an internationally refereed social science journal that is published every three months (quarterly) in electronic-based and print-based since 2009. The journal publishes four issues each year (March, June, September, and December).

The publication language of this journal is Turkish, English, or Russian.

This is an open-access journal. Therefore, all issues and articles published so far can be accessed free of charge from the journal's website.

 

Issue 9
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THE EFFECT OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES ON SOCIAL LIFE: THE CASE OF KAYSERİ

Hasan YAVUZER

In this study, the religious services carried out by the Religious Affairs Directorate of Kayseri (including county directorates) which is an affiliate ofthe Presidency ofReligious Affairs ofTurkish Republic were evaluated. The services performed by the Religious Affairs Directorate were classified into two main categories: the services outside mosque and the services inside mosque. The services inside mosque consist ofpraying and sermon. The services outside mosque consist of hajjumrah organizations, fatwa, guidance to Islam, Quran courses and funeral services. Aside from these services, social and cultural activities such as television programs, conferences, panels, and symposiums are among the services offered outside mosque. In the evaluation, it was found that Kayseri had an important place on agenda with its many features. This was mainly due to the share ofthe services carried out by the Religious Affairs Directorate of Kayseri.

Key Words: Kayseri, Religious Affairs Directorate, Religious Service, Mosque, Quran Course.

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