An international academy for education and culture
Alevilik Akademisi
Where faith, knowledge and cultural heritage meet
A multilingual platform for learning and exchange that aims to pass on the history, faith and cultural heritage of Arab Alawism to future generations.
- Four languages
- Six areas of study
- Meetings between generations
About the academy
Get to know the academy
Alevilik Akademisi is an independent initiative that gathers, teaches and passes on knowledge about Arab Alawism. We are in our founding phase and are developing our programmes step by step.
About us01
Education and knowledge
Clear and reliable programmes on history, faith, philosophy and language.
02
Cultural heritage
Documenting and keeping alive festivals, language, oral history and collective memory.
03
A bridge between generations
A space where young people can ask questions and meet the bearers of tradition.
Academy
Areas of study
Planned programmes in six areas, each starting with a clear introduction and building up step by step.
- 01
Introduction to Arab Alawism
A solid first step: identity, history and key concepts.
4 programmes - 02
Faith and philosophy
From the oneness of God to ethics: the core ideas of the faith.
5 programmes - 03
History
A journey from the early period to the diaspora.
5 programmes - 04
Culture and tradition
Festivals, shrines, language and oral history.
5 programmes - 05
Arabic language
Arabic from the alphabet to classical texts.
4 programmes - 06
Research and scholarship
Texts, methods and comparative perspectives.
4 programmes
Meetings
A bridge between sheikhs and young people
Our aim is to pass traditional knowledge on to new generations, give young people room to ask questions and build lasting exchange between generations.
Tradition
New generation
Planned formats
Online talks
PlannedOnline talks with sheikhs and researchers, open to everyone.
Question-and-answer sessions
PlannedModerated sessions where young people can openly ask what is on their minds.
Conversations across generations
PlannedInformal conversations in which elders share memories and experience.
Sharing cultural knowledge
PlannedShort, accessible sessions on traditions, festivals and language.
These meetings are open educational and cultural events, run separately from personal religious guidance.
About the meetingsCulture & Heritage
Cultural heritage
Traces of a living culture – from festivals to oral history.
Festivals and customs
Religious festivals, seasonal celebrations and customs kept alive in families.
Language and literature
Poetry, stories and proverbs between Arabic and Turkish.
Oral history
What elders tell: memories waiting to be recorded.
Family and collective memory
Family stories, names and paths of migration.
Historic places
Shrines, villages and historic cities.
Publications
From the academy
Short pieces on essentials, culture and method – for now as editorial drafts.
Looking ahead
Future projects
The following projects are being planned. We will announce them here as they get under way.
01
Digital Alawite Library
A digital library that makes books, articles and documents easier to find, with full respect for copyright.
Planned02
Youth Academy
Programmes designed for young people, built on questions and discussion – once a safeguarding policy is in place.
Planned03
Arabic Language Programme
Arabic tuition from beginner to advanced level, designed for young people in the diaspora.
Planned04
Oral History Archive
An archive that records and preserves the memories of elders with their consent.
Planned05
Academic Talks
Regular conversations and lecture series with researchers.
Planned