Call for Papers: Islamic Theology

19 September 2010
Call for Papers: Islamic Theology
Deadline: 1 January 2011

Religious and Philosophical Texts: Rereading, Understanding and Comprehending Them in the 21st Century

International Symposium: Istanbul, May 26-28, 2011

Symposium Organizers:
Istanbul University Divinity Faculty
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality

Symposium Location
Cemal Resit Rey (Opening)
Eresin Hotel (Sessions)

Symposium Schedule
Symposium Announcement: September 15, 2010
Deadline for the Summaries: January 1, 2011
Announcement of the Accepted Papers: February 1, 2011
Deadline for the Symposium Papers: April 1, 2011
Symposium Date: May 26-28, 2011

Requirements for Application
Papers' summaries should be between 300-500 words that include key words. Applicants also should send their curriculum vitae.

Symposium Rules
1st Each session will consist four participant
2nd Each session will consist one negotiator
3rd For each participant 15 minutes will be allocated
during the symposium.

Accommodation and Transportation
Please kindly note that transportation costs will not be afforded. However accommodation will be provided.

Symposium Language: Turkish-English

Possible Subjects and Topics:
Reading and understanding techniques in following topics and methodological problems in these contexts:

Philosophy
Tafseer/Hadeeth
Islamic theology (Kalam)
Law
Islamic Mysticism (Tasawwouf)
History
Politics
Sociology/Psychology
Literature

Communication :
Phones: 0 212 532 60 64/26706, 0 212 532 60 20
e-mail: d_sophia@istanbul.edu.tr

Address:
Baba Hasan Alemi Mah. Horhor Cad. Kavalili Sok. A Blok
No: 1 Fatih/ ISTANBUL

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