We invite applications for the forum “The Integral Perspective in the Socio- Humanitarian Studies of Central Eurasia: Issues and Perspectives,” which will take place from October 25 to 29, 2024, in Istanbul, Turkiye. The focus of the forum will be on processes related to the integration of Islamic worldview, values, and knowledge into the educational process, as well as socio-humanitarian studies in the countries of Central Eurasia. We invite scholars who originate from this region and professionally study various aspects of the lives of Muslim communities in Central Eurasia to participate. The forum provides a platform for interdisciplinary exchange between sociologists, political scientists, anthropologists, historians, religious studies scholars, theologians, and others.
The range of issues open for discussion is not limited to the following:
• Islamic social thought and its role in shaping the integral paradigm.
• Jadidism as a project for integrating knowledge in Central Eurasia.
• Value-oriented approach in the socio-humanitarian studies of the region.
• Prospects for implementing the project of knowledge integration in Islamic and secular educational institutions of the region.
To participate in the forum, it is necessary to send a presentation abstract (150–200 words) and a short bio (100 words) to [email protected] by June 25, 2024. Full article texts (4–6 thousand words) should be submitted by September 25, 2024, if selected for participation. Formatting requirements for articles will be provided later.
The language of the forum is Russian.
The forum organizing committee covers travel and accommodation expenses for participants.
