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Alevis and Alevism in Turkish Cinema

This entry focuses on the representation of the Alevi-Bektashi faith and identity in Turkish cinema, examining the role of cinema in the construction of cultural…

A Brief Sketch of the Development of Alevi Studies

This is an annotated bibliography of the most significant contributions to Alevi studies, in chronological order from the mid-nineteenth century onwards. It identifies American Protestant…

Çepni Alevis

The Çepni Alevis, a significant sub-group of Anatolian Alevism, emerged on the historical stage as part of the Çepni tribe, which belongs to the Üç-Ok…

Kırkbudak - Journal of Anatolian Folk Beliefs (2005-2007)

Kırkbudak – Journal for the Study of Anatolian Folk Beliefs, published between 2005 and 2007, holds the distinction of being the first peer-reviewed academic journal…

Dersim: Genocides (1914-18 & 1937-38)

This entry examines the 1937–38 Dersim massacres as a case of genocide, placing the events within a broader continuum of state-led exterminatory violence in late…

The Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli Dergah

This entry examines the closure of the Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli Dervish Lodge (Dergâh), a site of great importance and sanctity for Alevi-Bektashis, under Law No….

Historiography of Bektashism

The historiography of Bektashism represents a striking example of the entanglement between identity, politics, and historical narrative. Historical representations of the Bektashi tradition have been…

The Religious Calendar in Dersim Alevism (Raa Haqi): Gağan, Xızır/Hızır, Black Wednesday (Kara Çarşamba), and Hawtemal/Heftemal

This entry provides a comprehensive analysis of the sacred days and periods that constitute the religious calendar of Dersim Alevism (Raa Haqi)—with particular attention to…

A Brief History of Bağlama

The bağlama is, as in the past, still the most important instrument of our folk music today. It would not be inaccurate to say that…

Tevhids and Münacats: A General Overview

Religious–Mystical Turkish Literature is a deeply rooted tradition that took shape with the acceptance of Islam and, over the centuries, has functioned both as a…
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