Armenians in the Ottoman Empire

On 21 and 28 September, Mondays at 19.30, we invite you to join historian Cenker Sarıkaya at Cemiyet’s Efruzgâh Room, overlooking the Golden Horn and Istanbul’s Art Nouveau architecture, for a two-part lecture series on Armenians in the Ottoman Empire. Through Armenian religious traditions, literature, urban life, and major political developments, we will explore Ottoman history from the perspective of the Armenian community.

This two-part lecture series approaches the Armenian community as a historical actor and covers Ottoman history from the perspective of Armenians. It seeks to offer an introduction to the Armenian community through its Apostolic, Catholic, and Protestant denominations, as well as through literature produced in Armenian or Armeno-Turkish (Turkish written in Armenian script). The lectures balance social and cultural life within Armenian communities with major political developments, offering a holistic approach to Ottoman Armenian history.

The material is divided into two sessions: the first covers the period from the 15^th to the 18^th centuries, while the second focuses exclusively on the 19^th and 20^th centuries. Each session is expected to last around 2.5 hours, including a 30-minute break.

• Lectures of academic standard

• Gift package and refreshments

• Certificate of participation

• Access to video recordings of the sessions for later viewing

• Additional readings to deepen your knowledge

• The opportunity to meet fellow participants in person and ask questions to the lecturer

At the beginning of the seminar, during our welcome and introduction on Monday, 21 September, you will receive an educational package. Through the QR code included in the package, you will have access to video recordings of the sessions, as well as the readings for each session. This will give you the opportunity to catch up on any session you may have missed or revisit the lectures at a later time. The educational materials will remain accessible to you after the seminar, so you can return to the recordings and revisit the course whenever you wish. The recordings are not sold separately to those who have not participated in the seminar. For questions, bank transfer or cash payment options, and applications for scholarship-supported participation, you can contact us here. You can either purchase a ticket for the full seminar or purchase tickets for individual sessions.

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