Canan Parmaksoglu Aksoy is proud of discrimination is first Turkish and Muslim academic to teach at a prestigious school in the Vatican. Moreover, it will be her first lecturer for ottoman history In the heart of The papacy, with which it had deep-rooted relations with Empire, sometimes hostile, sometimes friendly.
Aksoy, who worked for a long time in Vatican Archives, to teach a course on Relations between the Papacy and the Ottoman Empire in near the east history at the Pontifical Oriental Institute. Institute was established in 1917 by Pope Benedict XV, focuses on Oriental Studies. session first of its type in Aksoy said she was proud to be awarded the position. Talk to Anadolu Agency (AA) on Saturday, she said she would try in particular to convey the Turkish side approach to relations.
Academy was given access to me secret Archives of Vatican for research In the former and added to it with Indexing and publishing of Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Turkish Documents from the Archives.
Aksoy, who also He works as an academic at Meli Savonma (National Defense) University in Turkey, a conglomerate of military Academies, add such a course was “late step”But” a good development for Our country our country history. “The Institute is an ecumenical institution focused on on Oriental Studies accepts Christian students of various faiths. It was attended by many influential patriarchs and cardinals, including Bartholomew ( current Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Phanar in Istanbul). “
“My plate will be cast light on our common history. Students will teach earlier unknown Facts about the Ottomans, and for Lee, will be a chance to correct any possible unprecision in studying ottoman history. It will also be chance for Students have neutrality view of Turkish language history. In fact, this was the biggest motivation for She told me to accept the teaching offer.
I will dress up also Turkish language education language seasons to help Students to study the Ottoman historythrough documents in Archives translated into Turkish. “This will also is being firstafter about six Decades when Turkish language receive his education last time. We see great interest in She said.
Professor David E. Nazar, President of the University of The institute said “oriental”. in refers to his name ancient Byzantine and later Ottoman Empires. “We’re focused on Not just the church or any one policy But it’s all about a broader geography, from the Mediterranean to (Turkey), Russia, Ethiopia and India. Reading about it is not enough for us. Hear about it from the citizens of those areas, like Turkish women who talk about Turkey are much better.” Nizar explained that they knew in 12 languages, including six ancient Languages and Turkish language Education will fill a gap. “We are now know Dr.. Aksoy for It has been a long time and we are glad that she will be studying here. We are honored. we should You have more Turkish intellectuals and lecturers here.
