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In accordance with the protocol signed in 2006 between the TDV Centre for&nbsp;Islamic Studies (İSAM) and the Faculty of Theology at Marmara University, a program named &quot;Undergraduate Academic Support Program&quot; (LADEP) is conducted for theology students. 
Since 2006, LADEP&rsquo;s primary goal has been to provide young individuals who wish to develop themselves in Islamic sciences with a vision of how they can achieve these ideals, guide them, and assist in their initial steps on this path. LADEP aims not to offer an alternative to theological education but to support and supplement the education received by participants at their faculties through the implemented program. 
LADEP seminars are designed not merely to read classical Arabic texts but to encourage participants to think about how Islamic sciences should be understood and studied today while also aiming to enhance their academic abilities. Concurrent activities are conducted alongside the seminars to develop participants&#39; research and expression skills. 
LADEP, initially a certificate program, has evolved into a three-stage independent educational program. The first stage (LADEP-1), consisting of seminars on the concepts and systematics of Islamic sciences, lasts for one year. The second stage (LADEP-2) extends over two years and includes seminars on the literature and current issues of these sciences. The third stage (LADEP-Specialization) involves personalized preparatory work for master&#39;s programs and typically begins in the final year of undergraduate studies and continues through the master&#39;s coursework. 
LADEP accepts applications for all three stages at the beginning of the academic year. Candidates are evaluated based on their grade point average, university entrance exam ranking, and the information requested in the application form. The most influential factor in this evaluation is the candidate&rsquo;s commitment to maintaining a lifelong interest in Islamic sciences.

About

LADEP-1 Seminars 
LADEP-1 consists of introductory seminars on four fundamental Islamic sciences (Fiqh, Hadith, Kalam, Tafsir) and contemporary Islamic thought. For example, in the Fiqh seminar, topics related to &quot;Ibadat&quot; are followed through a classical muhtasar, while in the Kalam seminar, a classical text on kalam is read.

LADEP-2 Seminars 
LADEP-2 consists of seminars that address problem areas, literature, and contemporary issues of the four fundamental Islamic sciences, focusing on classical texts. For instance, in the Fiqh seminar, topics on &quot;munaḥakāt-mufāraḳāt&quot; are followed through a summarized text, while in the Kalam seminar, a classical summary of Kalam is read. Additionally, in LADEP-2, students are provided with book lists and are required to follow a reading program throughout their undergraduate years.

LADEP-Specialization 
LADEP-Specialization involves preparatory consultations for master&#39;s programs, narrow-focused reading groups organized according to the requests and needs of students admitted to this stage, and student-centered seminar assignments.

Seminars

Candidates who are eligible to participate in LADEP can benefit from the following facilities:

<ul>
	<li>Membership and Access to İSAM Library: Access to İSAM Library with membership privileges and a certain number of free photocopies/scans.</li>
	<li>Book Scholarship: Provision of a book scholarship.</li>
	<li>Foreign Language Support: Support for foreign language courses, including course assistance and incentive scholarships.</li>
</ul>

Opportunities

Who can apply to LADEP? 
LADEP-1 is open to first-year university students, while LADEP-2 is for second-year university students. To apply for LADEP-İhtisas, one must hold a LADEP Certificate.

Can I start LADEP from any level? 
Yes, there is no requirement to complete LADEP-1 before applying for LADEP-2.

I want to apply for LADEP; when and where should I apply? 
Applications for LADEP are announced at the beginning of the academic term through the ISAM website and posters displayed in the relevant faculties. Applications are accepted via an e-form filled out on the ISAM website.

Which faculty students can apply for LADEP? 
In principle, any student from a Theology or Islamic Studies faculty has the right to apply for LADEP. However, students from faculties that may have difficulty attending the seminar hours at ISAM are advised not to apply, considering the time and energy they would expend. Therefore, although the program is open to all faculties in the field of Theology, the majority of students come from Marmara University and Istanbul 29 Mayıs University.

What conditions must a student who is accepted into LADEP meet to obtain the program certificate?

Successfully completing LADEP-2 
Attendance not exceeding 10% absenteeism 
Timely and complete submission of seminar assignments 
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Is there a success condition to benefit from the book scholarship and foreign language support? 
No, while foreign language support is provided only to LADEP-2 students, all students participating in the program can benefit from these opportunities.

What are the seminars in LADEP-1? 
LADEP-1 consists of introductory seminars on four fundamental Islamic sciences (Fiqh, Hadith, Kalam, Tafsir) and contemporary Islamic thought. For example, in the Fiqh seminar, topics on &quot;Worship&quot; are followed through a classical compendium, while in the Kalam seminar, a classical creed compendium is read.

What are the seminars in LADEP-2? 
LADEP-2 consists of seminars that address the problem areas, literature, and contemporary issues of the four fundamental Islamic sciences, centered around classical texts. For instance, in the Fiqh seminar, topics on &quot;Marriage and Divorce&quot; are followed based on a compendium, while a classical Kalam compendium is read in the Kalam seminar. Additionally, students are provided with reading lists to follow throughout their undergraduate years.

What is the content of the LADEP-İhtisas program? 
LADEP-İhtisas includes advisory meetings aimed at preparing for a master&#39;s degree, narrow-focused reading groups organized according to the demands and needs of students accepted into this level, and student-centered seminar assignments.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

As a new section of LADEP, LADEP-Social Sciences will be open to undergraduate students enrolled in any faculty outside of theology. It is planned to be organized for those who are interested in and curious about Islamic sciences, and who wish to deepen this interest and curiosity within a structured program, with the aim of supporting and guiding them on the steps they will take in this journey. 
Applications will also be accepted for LADEP-Social Sciences, which will be held for the first time this year (2024-25). In this section, seminars will be organized for participants on topics such as the Qur&#39;an, Ilmihal, Aqeedah, Introduction to Islamic Sciences, Islamic History, and Introduction to Islamic Thought.

LADEP - Social Sciences

LADEP applications are announced at the beginning of the academic term through the ISAM website and posters displayed in relevant faculties. Applications are accepted online via the ISAM website.

Applications

E-mail: ladep@isam.org.tr

Center for Islamic Studies (İSAM) 
Address: Altunizade Dist., İcadiye Bağlarbaşı St. No:38, 34672 &Uuml;sk&uuml;dar/İstanbul

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The Undergraduate Academic Support Program, which was launched by ISAM in 2006 with the aim of supporting the scholarly and academic development of undergraduate theology students.

Undergraduate Academic Support Program

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