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    "Why Do They Choose Islam? A Psychosocial Study on British converts to Islam"
    (Bayburt University, 2025) Ulu, Nuriman Karayigit
    Religious conversion, encompassing shifts from one faith to another or transformations within a single faith tradition, remains a significant topic in the psychology of religion. Köse's Why Do They Choose Islam? conceptualizes conversion as a form of inter-religious transition, focusing on individuals who embrace Islam from non-Muslim backgrounds. The study is based on Köse's doctoral research (1990–1994) conducted at King's College London under the supervision of Dr. Kate Miriam Loewenthal. The sample comprised seventy participants—sixty-six of Christian and four of Jewish background. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and participant observation, allowing for both qualitative depth and contextual interpretation. The research identified multiple motivational factors influencing conversion, including non-volitional life experiences, intellectual exploration, and emotional or social influences. These findings informed the development of a three-stage model of religious conversion, proposed as particularly applicable to British and other Western converts of White ethnicity. Although academic in scope, Köse's work maintains a clear and engaging narrative style. It contributes meaningfully to the understanding of psychological and sociocultural dimensions of conversion, appealing to both scholars and general readers interested in religious change