Conference: Islam in Higher Education, 1st-2nd September 2004, Selly Oak,
University of Birmingham
Organised by: the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (UK) (AMSSUK),
the Centre for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations,
University of Birmingham (CSIC), and the Learning and Teaching Support
Network – Philosophical and Religious Studies (PRS-LTSN)
This conference sets out to bring together a diverse cross-section of
individuals and organisations concerned with the challenges facing Islam in
Higher Education. It seeks to make a positive contribution to discourse
and policies on Islam in higher education (HE) in the UK, through a
critical analysis and dialogue on broad ranging issues, including: the
status of the study of Islam in HE; access, employability, recruitment and
participation; academic standards and pedagogy; the depiction of Islam and
Muslims in HE; comparative international approaches to Islam in HE.
Abstracts are due by 1st March 2004, and papers are due by 15th July. Email
abstracts to <[log in to unmask]> Accepted proposals will
be published on the Internet. It is intended to publish selected conference
papers in book and/or journal form. General enquiries should be sent to
<[log in to unmask]> Further details are available on
the Islam in Higher Education website: http://www.islaminhighereducation.net
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