Inspiring curious minds to cultivate critical thinking

Rooted in the heart of Germany’s Muslim community, Tugend.Club connects minds and traditions. We host lectures, workshops, and conversations that bring together scholars, students, and seekers from around the world — to promote intellectual depth, cross-cultural insight, and meaningful civic engagement.

May | Prof. Dr. Alparslan Açıkgenç

Lecture

The Epistemology of Islamic Scientific Tradition

Worldviews, Frameworks, and the Islamic Tradition

Prof. Dr. Alparslan Açıkgenç live in Germany

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🔍 Does science exist in a vacuum, or is it always the product of a specific way of seeing the world? In this profound lecture, we move beyond the surface of scientific facts to explore the “Epistemology of Science”—the hidden mental frameworks that make scientific activity possible.

Prof. Dr. Alparslan Açıkgenç will guide us through a distinction between general theory of knowledge and “applied epistemology” in the context of science. We will examine how a scientist’s perspective, frame, and outlook are not merely personal traits, but are deeply rooted in a Worldview that provides the cognitive foundation for all inquiry.

🏛️A central pillar of the evening will be the introduction of “Historical Epistemology.” By analyzing the development of scientific traditions—particularly within Islamic Civilization—we will discover how knowledge is shaped by specific cultural, intellectual, and social environments. This lecture challenges the notion of science as a purely cognitive activity, presenting it instead as a vibrant product of communities, traditions, and historical processes.

👥 Ideal for students of philosophy, history, and social sciences, as well as anyone interested in how the Islamic worldview historically shaped the pursuit of scientific truth. 💎

🧑‍🎓️ Prof. Dr. Alparslan Açıkgenç is a world-renowned philosopher and historian of science. He earned his PhD from the University of Chicago (1983) and has held prestigious academic and administrative positions across the globe, including the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) in Malaysia and Ibn Haldun University in Istanbul. A prolific author, his seminal works include Islamic Science: Towards a Definition and Philosophy of Knowledge. He is a leading voice in the study of comparative ontology and the conceptual process of knowledge.

📅 Friday, May 15
⏰ Starts 7 PM – 9 PM / 19 Uhr – 21 Uhr (1h Lecture + 1h Q&A)
📍 NOORIS STUDIO, Rothenburger Straße 210, 90439 Nürnberg
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Unless postponed or canceled, no refunds will be issued after registration as per our terms and conditions.

Workshop

The Concept of Knowledge & Science in Islamic Civilization

From Revelation to Scientific Tradition

Prof. Dr. Alparslan Açıkgenç live in Germany

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🌍How did the concept of “Ilm” transform an entire society into a global center of intellectual and moral progress? This intensive workshop explores the historical emergence and unfolding of knowledge within Islamic civilization, tracing its path from the heart of Revelation to the birth of scientific disciplines.

Prof. Dr. Alparslan Açıkgenç will lead an in-depth analysis of how the doctrinal understanding of knowledge served as the central pillar of Islamic society. Together, we will trace the evolution of knowledge—from the foundational texts of the Qur’an and Hadith to the sophisticated branches of Fiqh, Kalam, and the hard scientific disciplines.

🧠What this Workshop will cover:

  • The Genesis of “Ilm”: Analyzing the historical emergence of knowledge as a core driver for societal progress.
  • The Evolution of Disciplines: Tracing the journey from religious sciences to specialized scientific traditions.
  • Worldview as Foundation: Understanding how the Islamic worldview laid the cognitive groundwork for intellectual activity.
  • Intellectual & Moral Progress: How the concept of knowledge shaped both the religious and scientific domains in tandem.

👥 Open to: Ideal for students of history, theology, and philosophy, as well as researchers and lifelong learners interested in the structural development of the Islamic intellectual heritage.

🧑‍🎓️ Prof. Dr. Alparslan Açıkgenç is a world-renowned philosopher and historian of science. He earned his PhD from the University of Chicago (1983) and has held prestigious academic and administrative positions across the globe, including the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) in Malaysia and Ibn Haldun University in Istanbul. A prolific author, his seminal works include Islamic Science: Towards a Definition and Philosophy of Knowledge. He is a leading voice in the study of comparative ontology and the conceptual process of knowledge.

📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM / 10 Uhr – 16 Uhr (including breaks)
📍 NOORIS STUDIO, Rothenburger Straße 210, 90439 Nürnberg
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🍽 Lunch available at nearby cafés (not included in ticket price)

Unless postponed or canceled, no refunds will be issued after registration as per our terms and conditions.

June | Prof. Dr. Bilal Kuşpınar

Lecture

Spirituality in classical Islamic scholarship

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Prof. Dr. Bilal Kuşpınar live in Germany

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🧑‍🎓️ Prof. Dr. Bilal Kuşpınar is Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Director of the International Rumi Center for the Study of Civilizations at Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya. With two PhDs — in the history of philosophy (Selçuk University) and Islamic philosophy and mysticism (McGill University) — Dr. Kuşpınar has taught at institutions across the globe. He is a leading expert on Islamic metaphysics, mysticism, and the Ottoman intellectual tradition.

📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ Starts 7 PM – 9 PM / 19 Uhr – 21 Uhr (1h Lecture + 1h Q&A)
📍 NOORIS STUDIO, Rothenburger Straße 210, 90439 Nürnberg
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Unless postponed or canceled, no refunds will be issued after registration as per our terms and conditions.

Workshop

Being human and embracing our inner self

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Prof. Dr. Bilal Kuşpınar live in Germany

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🧑‍🎓️ Prof. Dr. Bilal Kuşpınar is Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Director of the International Rumi Center for the Study of Civilizations at Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya. With two PhDs — in the history of philosophy (Selçuk University) and Islamic philosophy and mysticism (McGill University) — Dr. Kuşpınar has taught at institutions across the globe. He is a leading expert on Islamic metaphysics, mysticism, and the Ottoman intellectual tradition.

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM / 10 Uhr – 16 Uhr (including breaks)
📍 NOORIS STUDIO, Rothenburger Straße 210, 90439 Nürnberg
🎟 Get your ticket here!

🍽 Lunch available at nearby cafés (not included in ticket price)

Unless postponed or canceled, no refunds will be issued after registration as per our terms and conditions.