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Qur'anic Frameworks for Society: Islam, Multiculturalism, Pluralism and Peace
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International Academic Conference on Qur’anic Frameworks for Society:
Islam, Multiculturalism, Pluralism and Peace
16 & 17 June 2008
at the Old Royal Naval College, University of Greenwich, London
Deadline for Abstracts 10 April 2008
Theme
The need for exploring the Qur’anic frameworks for society regarding multi-culturalism, pluralism and peace could not be any more relevant and pertinent than in today’s world. There are many issues and challenges we face today – not least of globalisation, communication and fast flow of information and technology. This conference will look into both the theoretical philosophical and theological interpretations and understandings of society, as well as sociological and historical manifestations of such frameworks. It is expected that papers and panels will be exploring various themes ranging from Qur’anic frameworks for pluralism and diversity to its conceptions of nations and practical models for multiculturalism.
Aims
- Explore fresh and innovative issues within the study of Islam and Muslims that are related to Qur’anic Studies.
- Look at the core sources of Islam, particularly the Qur’an, to explore theoretical, philosophical, theological, and social perspectives and interpretations of society. In particular, the symposium will be focusing on issues of diversity, multiculturalism, pluralism, and peace.
- Discuss specific practical historical and contemporary attempts to interpret such Qur’anic frameworks within social contexts.
Range of papers
- Qur’anic models for peace and pluralism
- multiculturalism, diversity, and pluralism within the Qur’an
- the theoretical framework for and implementation of Islamicjerusalem as a model for multiculturalism
- the concepts of li-ta‘ārafū, lil‘ālamīn, and ahl al-kitāb
- perspectives on difference in the Qur’an
- dialogue (hiwār), peace (salām) and conflict resolution
- Qur’anic Discourse in addressing different audiences
- Qur’anic conceptions of nations and societies
Submission of Abstracts
Participants wishing to contribute papers should submit a 150-word abstract along with their contact details. The Organising Committee will organise relevant panels of similar themes.
Deadline for Abstracts: All abstracts should be received before or on 10 April 2008
Registration (2 days)
Students/ unwaged: £50.00
Others: £100.00
Venue
The conference will be held at the campus of the Old Royal Naval College, University of Greenwich – lying on the Greenwich meridian it is a suitable historic site, where the eastern and western hemispheres meet.
Click on the link below for direction map:
http://www.gre.ac.uk/schools/humanities/contact_the_school/greenwich
Inquiries
All abstracts and inquiries regarding the conference should be sent to:
Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh
Head of Department for the Study of Islam & Muslims
Al-Maktoum Institute for Arabic & Islamic Studies
124 Blackness Road, Dundee,
DD1 5 PP, Scotland, UK
Tel: 01382908070 Fax: 01382908077
Email: a.drammeh@almi.abdn.ac.uk
