Bridging Theology, Science, and Philosophy with Dr. Ozgur Koca

In this episode of the American Muslim Podcast presented by Bayan on Demand, host Imam Tariq El-Amin interviews Dr. Ozgur Koca, a faculty member at Bayan Islamic Graduate School. Dr. Koca shares his academic journey from physics and mathematics to philosophy, theology, and Islamic metaphysics. They delve into the intersection of Islamic thought and modern science, discussing causality, free will, divine justice, and miracles. Dr. Koca also talks about his upcoming books and reflects on the importance of interdisciplinary learning in understanding divine presence and fostering spiritual growth.

00:00 Introduction to Bayan on Demand

00:56 Meet Your Host: Imam Tariq El-Amin

01:22 Introducing Dr. Ozgur Koca

02:00 Dr. Koca's Academic Journey

04:15 Translating Classical Islamic Texts

05:13 The Polymath Tradition in Islam

07:33 Audience and Purpose of Dr. Koca's Work

09:19 Exploring Causality in Islamic Thought

15:21 Mu'tazilite and Ash'arite Views on Causality

24:25 Participatory Accounts of Causality

27:20 Divine Freedom and Human Agency

28:28 Contemporary Discussions on Religion and Science

29:39 Reconciling Divine and Natural Causality

30:44 Criteria for a Theory of Causality

32:22 Islamic Thought on Miracles

33:59 Mu'tazilite and Ash'arite Perspectives

38:29 Participatory Causality and Miracles

43:13 Spiritual Implications of Causality

50:06 Bayan Islamic Graduate School Experience

53:51 Future Projects and Final Thoughts

Islam, Causality, and Science

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