The ‘Association for Psychological and Spiritual Sciences’ (APSS) was established in 2017 by a group of psychologists, psychiatrists, students of medicine and researchers of human sciences, coming together and discussing the very serious problems of individuals and societies for over seven years.
Sie sind auf einem Schiff mit zehn weiteren Personen. Neun davon sind unschuldig. Einer dieser zehn Personen ist ein Serienmörder. Das Land hat entschieden, dieses Schiff zu versenken, da sie genau wissen, dass der Täter nach der Ankunft auf dem Land weitere Menschen verletzen und ihre Freiheit stehlen wird. Wie reagieren Sie?
In the new volume of our “Interdisciplinary Analyses on the Qur’an” series, we study Surahs al-Falaq and an-Nas through psychology, sociology, pedagogy, theology, and the natural sciences. The product of months of collaborative deliberation, this modest, source-grounded commentary is offered to readers and researchers alike. Please note: The book is in Turkish.
In dieser für sich neu- und einzigartigen Forschungsreihe – IARS – Interdisziplinäre Akademischen Forschungs – reihe – erleben Sie, wie aus einer religiösen Quelle mit modernen wissenschaftlichen Methoden Modelle für unseren Alltag abgeleitet werden. In dem Bestreben der APSS eine Vereinigung von Herz und Vernunft zu
vereinen lernen Sie erstmals ganz neuartige Aspekte des Konfliktmanagements…
The first volume of the “Interdisciplinary Analyses on the Qur’an” series focuses on Surah Fatir, offering psychological and pedagogical insights.
Dr. Metin Aysel presents a unique methodological and rhetorical analysis that goes beyond traditional interpretations. Please note: The book is in Turkish .
APSS was established in 2017 by a group of psychologists, psychiatrists, students of medicine and researchers of human sciences, coming together and discussing the very serious problems of individuals and societies for over seven years.
As APSS, we certainly do not intend to establish an Islamic or religious psychology. However, we must emphasize here that there are working groups outside the APSS on the globe, who strive for the latter and also do important research.
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Interdisciplinary insights drawn from Sūrat Yā Sīn to deepen everyday conflict resolution, self-awareness, perspective-taking, and inner resilience

This book examines how personal perceptions of fairness impact group dynamics, including conflict resolution, group cohesion, and social behavior within various settings.

Explores these “mu‘awwidhatayn” as protective spiritual texts, offering reflections on fear, seeking guidance, healing, protection, and building inner strength.
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Epistemic Resistance, Ontological Insecurity, and the Defensive Function of Humor In September, under the umbrella of APSS, we held a multidisciplinary gathering to explore the...
Many of us are familiar with that nagging feeling: Did I unplug the iron? Are the stove burners off? Did I lock the windows? Occasionally...
Epistemik Direnç, Ontolojik Güvensizlik ve Mizahın Savunma İşlevi Eylül ayında APSS çatısı altında gerçekleştirdiğimiz buluşmada, “bilgiyle karşılaşınca alay etme ve inkâr etme” meselesini disiplinlerarası bir...
Our “Barrier-Free Access” project, supported by Aktion Mensch, has officially been approved and implementation is now underway. The project aims to remove physical and communication barriers, creating a more inclusive environment for all visitors.
Through this initiative, we are working to improve accessibility in accordance with universal design principles — including mobility access, signage improvements, and user-friendly navigation. The project will benefit individuals with disabilities as well as the broader community, ensuring that our facilities are open and welcoming to everyone.
Spiritual Sources, Especially from the Qur‘an are beeing discussed interdisciplinair with the intention of Deradicalization and Conceptual approach for new insights of Psychologcal, Pedagogical and Social Theories and therapeutical strategies