Altıkulaç wrote articles in academic journals and contributed to the İslâm Ansiklopedisi, Turkish encyclopedia for Islamic studies published by Türkiye Diyanet Foundation.
Afterward, he taught at the Istanbul Imam-Hatip High School until 1965 and subsequently worked as an assistant and faculty member at the Kayseri Higher Islamic Institute.
From 1967 to 1968, he specialized in Arabic Language and literature at Baghdad University and later completed his doctorate in Quranic exegesis (tafsir).
In recognition of his contributions to education sector, he was awarded the title of professor by the Azerbaijan National Academy.
[3] After contributing to the Islamic education field, he moved into politics in the mid-1990s, serving as a member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly from 1995 to 1999.