Philosophical Theology in Islam: The Later Ash'ari Tradition
SOAS, University of London
1-3 September 2014
Programme: http://www.soas.ac.uk/nme/events/
Convenors: Ayman Shihadeh and Jan Thiele
The Ash‘arī school is the dominant and most influential school of
theology and philosophical theology in pre-modern Islam, and still
exerts considerable influence, mostly implicit, on contemporary
Islamic thought. In many respects, however, it remains sorely
understudied. Emerging in the 10th century as a school of rational
theology (kalām), Ash‘arism developed during the 12th century into a
school of philosophical theology, which continued to thrive across the
Muslim world until the advent of modernity. Focusing on the later
phase of the school’s history, this conference will offer an array of
perspectives, ranging from investigations of philosophical and
theological theories to explorations of regional, institutional and
socio-political contexts within which the school developed. The
conference will open on 1 September, 5.00 pm, with a keynote lecture
by Prof. Ulrich Rudolph.
Registration:
Day 1: The keynote lecture is free to attend, and no registration is required.
Days 2 and 3: Online registration is required by 26 August. Please
register at: http://www.soas.ac.uk/nme/events/
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Dr Ayman Shihadeh
Department of the Near and Middle East
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
University of London
Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG
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