BUKHARA STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Islamic History and Source Studies, Philosophy
Education and research in philosophical thought, Islamic history, source studies, Eastern languages, and the intellectual heritage of Central Asian thinkers, with a focus on preparing qualified specialists.
Academic Heritage Since 1964
Philosophy and Islamic Studies
Scientific Research
International Cooperation
46
Talented Students Under Academic Supervision
23,108
Total Teaching Hours
About the Department
The development of philosophy as an academic discipline at Bukhara State University dates back to the establishment of the Department of Philosophy in 1964. Its academic and research traditions have been shaped by the contributions of distinguished scholars, professors, and researchers.
Today, the Department specializes in teaching and research in philosophy, Islamic history, source studies, religious and philosophical heritage, Eastern languages, ethics, logic, and Sufism.
Its activities emphasize the analysis of historical sources, development of critical and scientific thinking, support for talented students, and expansion of international research collaboration.
DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP
D.K. Sayfillayeva
Head of Department — Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy, Associate Professor
Has headed the Department since September 5, 2024.
History and Stages of Development
The Department's history reflects the work of prominent scholars, the development of research schools, and institutional changes.
1964 — FoundationThe Department of Philosophy was established. Its first head was N.I. Jabborov, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences and Associate Professor.
1975–1983 — Academic DevelopmentAssociate Professor R.R. Raxmonov made an important contribution to the Department. The source also lists M.X. Maxmudov as head during 1980–1982.
1986–1998 — Two DepartmentsTwo separate departments operated at the University: Philosophy of Natural Sciences and Philosophy of the Humanities.
1992–1999 — Research SchoolsProfessor N.I. Jabborov headed Philosophy of the Humanities, while Professor M.N. Boltayev headed Philosophy of Natural Sciences.
2004–2010O.T. Sharipova, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences and Associate Professor, headed the Department until March 31, 2010.
2010–2013R.O'. Shokirov, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences and Associate Professor, headed the Department.
2013–2024The Department was headed by B.B. Namozov, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences and Associate Professor, from January 2013 to 2024.
Since 2024 — New LeadershipAssociate Professor D.K. Sayfillayeva has served as Head of Department since September 5, 2024.
Scholars Who Contributed to the Department's Development
N.I. Jabborov and R.R. Raxmonov: Several doctoral and candidate dissertations were defended under their supervision. N.I. Jabborov significantly enhanced the scientific standing of the Department and University.
M.X. Maxmudov: Promoted teaching, methodological development, research, educational outreach, and improvements to the Department's facilities.
M.Ya. Atoyeva: In addition to leading the Department, she served as Chair of the University's Women's Committee.
A.A. Isoyev: Held positions including Head of Department, Dean of Faculty, and Secretary of the Institute's Party Organization.
Q.G. Obidov: Contributed to curriculum development and teaching organization and served as Secretary of the Academic Council from 1978 to 1992.
DEPARTMENT'S SCHOLARLY LEGACY
The Research School of Professor Muhammad Nazarovich Boltayev
Professor M.N. Boltayev, Doctor of Philosophical Sciences and Honored Scientist of Uzbekistan, made substantial contributions to philosophical scholarship and gained recognition in Uzbekistan and neighboring countries.
40+
Monographs and Manuals
Publications in Uzbek, Russian, and Tajik.
Nearly 300
Academic Articles
Scholarly and popular-science publications.
30+
Dissertation Defenses
Researchers who earned candidate or doctoral degrees under his supervision.
Degree Programs and Research Specializations
Bachelor's Degree
60220500 — Philosophy (by Field of Activity)
60220300 — Islamic History and Source Studies
Master's Degree
70220206 — Islamic Studies
First year: 7 master's students
Second year: 6 master's students
Doctoral Studies
09.00.03 — History of Philosophy
09.00.04 — Social Philosophy
Master's and Doctoral Students
13
Master's Students (7+6)
2
Basic Doctoral Researchers in History of Philosophy
4
Doctoral Researchers in History of Philosophy
2
Doctoral Researchers in Social Philosophy
Academic and Research Capacity
According to the departmental information, there are 21 academic staff members, and the stated academic qualification rate is 50%.
9
PhD or Candidate of Sciences Holders
Note: The source reports overall staffing and position-specific counts separately.
Teaching Activity Statistics
Courses Offered by the Department
The Department teaches philosophy, Islamic history, source studies, Eastern languages, ethics, and intellectual heritage. The following 39 courses are individually named in the source and grouped by theme.
Philosophy, Logic and Ethics
- Philosophy of Sustainable Development and Globalization
- Aesthetics
- Ethics
- Philosophy
- History of Philosophy
- Philosophical Anthropology
- Professional Ethics
- Logic
- History and Theory of Logic
- Ontology and Epistemology
- Philosophy of Education
- Philosophy of Upbringing and Education
- Philosophy of Turkic Peoples
Islamic History and Islamic Studies
- Fundamentals of Building Resilience Against Threats Disguised as Religion
- Religious Studies
- Comparative Study of the History of World Religions
- Islamic Philosophy
- Foundations of Islamic Culture
- History of Islam
- History of Islam (Regional Approach)
- Islamic History and Source Studies
- Islamic Historiography
- Islamic Studies
- Qur'anic Studies and Hadith Studies
- Sources of Qur'anic Studies
Source Studies, History and Intellectual Heritage
- Current Issues in Islamic Source Studies and Historiography
- Codicology and Textual Criticism
- Scientific Heritage of Central Asian Thinkers
- History of Central Asian Sufi Orders
- Ethnology of Central Asian Peoples
- History of Architectural Monuments and Epigraphy
- Foundations of the Naqshbandiyya Teachings
- Philosophy of Sufism
- History of Sufism and Sufi Orders
Eastern Languages and Teaching Methodology
- Arabic Language
- Study and Analysis of Old Uzbek Script and Turkic Texts
- Persian Language
- Methods of Teaching Specialized Subjects
- Eastern Languages (Arabic and Persian)
Research and Publishing Activities in 2024
According to the Department's 2024 records, the following research and academic publishing activities were carried out.
5
Scopus Journal and Conference Publications
UZS 17.5m
Service Contract Value
Detailed Research Results for 2024
- 4 textbooks
- 1 explanatory dictionary in Arabic
- 1 literary booklet
- 3 textbook certificates
- 4 monographs
- 20 articles in local journals recognized by the Higher Attestation Commission
- 20 articles in international journals recognized by the Higher Attestation Commission
- 10 publications in international conferences and electronic journals
- 30 abstracts and local conference papers
- 5 publications in Scopus journals and conference proceedings in total
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Talented Students and Academic Supervision
The Department's academic staff engage students in research, help develop scholarly skills, and prepare promising candidates for named scholarship competitions.
46 Students
Research Supervision
Talented students conducting research under Department lecturers.
4 Students
Scholarship Nomination Plan
Students planned to be nominated for named scholarships during the academic year.
Student Clubs
The clubs primarily involve motivated students interested in history and source studies.
Arabic and Persian Languages
Developing the skills needed to study historical, religious, and philosophical sources in Eastern languages.
Calligraphy
Encouraging interest in traditional writing culture and manuscript heritage.
International and National Cooperation
The Department cooperates with universities and research and cultural institutions in Uzbekistan and abroad.
7
International Partners
Universities in Türkiye, Russia, Tajikistan, China, and other countries.
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- Istanbul University
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
- Ural Federal University
- Kazan Federal University
- Tajik State University
- Northwest University, China
- Shahid Chamran University
5
National Partners
Higher education institutions and organizations involved in historical and cultural heritage.
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- National University of Uzbekistan
- Samarkand State University
- Urgench State University
- Karshi State University
- Bukhara Museum-Reserve
Department Development Plans
The following objectives are taken from the Department's submitted plans. Some targets were set for the 2024–2025 academic year.
1 DSc + 2 PhD
Dissertation Defenses
Planned doctoral degree defenses.
60%
Academic Qualification Target
Target level of qualified academic staff.
800
Citation Target
The source lists a plan to raise citations from 400 to 800 in 2024.
UZS 25m
Service Contracts
Target value for the 2024–2025 academic year.
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- Complete 1 DSc and 2 PhD dissertation defenses.
- Organize 1 international conference.
- Conduct 1 international and 2 national webinars.
- Raise the Department's academic qualification rate to 60%.
- Support 1 staff member in obtaining a professorship certificate.
- Support 3 staff members in obtaining associate professorship certificates.
- Increase service contract value to UZS 25 million in 2024–2025.
- Publish papers in journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
- Increase the citation count from 400 to 800 under the 2024 plan.
- Establish cooperation with 2–3 universities ranked among the global top 500.
BUKHARA STATE UNIVERSITY
Connecting Scholarly Heritage, Philosophical Thought and Modern Research
Quality EducationPreparing specialists in philosophy, Islamic history and source studies.
Scientific ResearchStudying historical sources, philosophical heritage and contemporary social-philosophical issues.
Cooperation and DevelopmentExpanding international academic ties and supporting young researchers and talented students.
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