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- March 14, 2016
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Shii News – Academic Items
1.Cities and disasters: urban adaptability and resilience in history
Call for Papers
Date: November 3, 2016 to November 4, 2016
Location: United Kingdom
Subject Fields: Urban History / Studies, Urban Design and Planning, World History / Studies, Environmental History / Studies, Social History / Studies
The Centre for Metropolitan History, in association with the National Institute for the Humanities in Japan (NIHU), is organising a major conference on 3-4 November 2016 which seeks to explore the ways in which cities across time and geographical regions have experienced, and been shaped by, natural disasters and other ‘shocks’. The idea of ‘resilience’ is now at the forefront of debates about urban development, planning and the future of cities, but long-term historical perspectives are largely absent from these contemporary policy discussions.
The 350th anniversary of London’s ‘Great Fire’ of 1666 provides an opportunity to reflect more widely on the impact of urban disasters, to bring together scholars working on different periods and countries, and to bring to bear different perspectives (literary, material/archaeological, architectural, historical, cultural, linguistic, etc.).
Proposals for 20-minute papers, including an abstract (200 words) and a short CV, should be sent to ihr.cmh@sas.ac.uk by Friday 27 May 2016. See the full Call for Papers at http://events.history.ac.uk/event/show/15077
Contact Info:
Olwen Myhill, Centre for Metropolitan History, Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU, UK
Tel: +44(0)20 7862 8790
Contact Email:
2. Jobs:
Visiting Position: Islamic World History/Modern Middle East, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA – http://www.fandm.edu/history/employment-opportunities
Two-year Post Doctoral Fellowship in the Late Ancient Near East (200-900 AD), Ohio State University, Columbus – https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7045
Two-year Post Doctoral Fellowship in the Late Ancient Near East (200-900 AD), Ohio State University, Columbus – https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7045
University of Oxford – I.M. Pei Professorship in Islamic Art and Architecture
http://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=52669
University of Antwerp – Lecturer, area Modern History of the Islamic World
http://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=52551
3. Graduate Studentships for Research on Muslims in the UK or Europe, University of Cambridge
The proposed research may be at Masters or PhD level, and may be in any discipline. The studentships will cover Cambridge University and College fees only.
Deadline for application: 11 March 2016. Information: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/9356/
4. Third Conference of the School of Mamluk Studies, Chicago, June 23-June 25, 2016
The conference will be divided into two parts and will be preceded by a three-day intensive course on numismatics (June 20-22). A list of the papers and panels to be presented can be consulted at http://mamluk.uchicago.edu/sms-conference.html
5. Position: Lectureship in Iranian Islamic Art History
Location: School of Art History, University of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, UK
Salary: £38,896 – £47,801 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term: 5 years in the first instance
Start: 1 September 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter
Deadline: 4 April 2016 / Apply Online
We are seeking to appoint a full-time lecturer in Iranian Islamic Art History. Applications are invited from candidates whose research interests lie broadly within the spectrum of the Islamic art and/or architecture of the Iranian world, broadly defined. Candidates will therefore be expected to have the centre of gravity of their research squarely in the Iranian world in the Islamic period. Evidence of breadth of interest within the field of Iranian Islamic art and/or architecture is highly desirable, and a firm grounding in Iranian studies generally (e.g. in the fields of language, history, literature, religion) will be an advantage. (Please note that we are not seeking a candidate who is interested in Iranian Islamic art as an offshoot of another field.)
You should already have, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. You should be able to provide evidence of your research abilities in the form of publications of internationally-recognized quality as well as a programme of on-going research that will contribute to our reputation as one of the leading Art History departments in the UK (we were ranked 2nd among Art History departments in REF 2014). Other indications of research activity (e.g. grants awarded, conference papers delivered, exhibitions organized) will also be taken into account, as will evidence that your research has had or will have an impact beyond academia.
You will be expected to offer attractive and accessible undergraduate courses on Iranian art and/or architecture, giving students as much first-hand experience of works as possible. You will also be required to contribute lectures on our first and/or second-year survey modules, which currently deal with the development of Western art, architecture and ideas. Working with postgraduates, both teaching M.Litt. classes and supervising Ph.D. research, will also be a vital part of your role. More broadly, it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in the activities of the Institute of Iranian Studies at the University of St Andrews.
Like other members of the School, you will be expected to take on administrative tasks as required by the Head of School.
This is a fixed term post for 5 years in the first instance, with possibility of extension.
Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Julian Luxford: 01334 462394 or jml5@st-andrews.ac.uk
Applications are particularly welcome from women who are under-represented in Arts posts at the University. You can find out more about Equality and Diversity at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk.hr.edi/.
The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter; http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.
Please quote ref: AC1929MR
Closing Date: 4 April 2016
Further Particulars: AC1929MR FPs.doc
6. The History of Art Department at The Ohio State University invites applications for an ACLS Postdoctoral Fellow in the history of pre-modern Islamic art and architecture. Specialists in all periods, from approximately 700 to 1700 AD, and geographic regions (including Central, and South Asia) are encouraged to apply.
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7081
7. Sufis and Mullahs: Sufis and their Opponents in the Persianate World
April 14-16, 2016 at the Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Exeter, England.
http://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/iais/research/centres/cpis/newsevents/
provides full details of the conference programme, its speakers, the various issues it addresses, method of registration, accommodation, and all other related matters.
8. SCTIW review : the journal of the Society for Contemporary Thought and the Islamicate World.
Publisher: [Grand Forks, ND] : Society for Contemporary Thought and the Islamicate World, 2014- ISSN: 2374-9288
“Reviews of works pertaining to the Islamicate world (whether in Islamic studies, Middle East studies, or other related fields and subfields) analyzed in light of contemporary philosophy, literary or artistic criticism, religion, political theory, cultural studies, and postcolonial studies.”
http://www.sctiw.org/sctiw_review
9. Syrian Studies Association Prizes for Outstanding Dissertation and Article on Syria
In order to promote and highlight excellence in research, the Syrian Studies Association each year awards prizes for the best writing on Bilad al-Sham until 1918 and on Syria in the period following.
In 2016, the SSA seeks submissions for the most outstanding dissertation published between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2016, and the most outstanding article or book chapter published between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016.
In order to be considered for the prize, candidates must join the association. Information about the Syrian Studies Association is available at the following website: http://www.ou.edu/ssa/index.html
Submissions in languages other than English are welcomed. Articles should be sent electronically. Books can be sent either electronically or in hard copy.
The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2016. All submissions should be sent to Charles Wilkins, Chair of the Prize Committee, at the following address: charleslwilkins@gmail.com. Winners will be announced at the SSA annual meeting in November 2016. Inquiries should be directed to Charles Wilkins.
10. Position: Arabic-Speaking Membership and Grant Schemes Coordinator
Salary: £22,000–£25,000 per annum
Contract: One year fixed-term in the first instance; Full-time
Location: Cambridge, UK
Deadline: Open till filled
For details of qualifications, essential skills, and to apply, see our website islamicmanuscript.org
11. History of Syria, 1099-1250: Conflict and Co-existence
1–2 April 2016, University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK
This conference focuses on events, trends and personalities in Syria between 1099 and 1250, with a decided emphasis on the earlier half of that period. Its papers all bear on aspects of the Crusades, but are grouped into seven major themes. Naturally some deal with the major figures of the time – Nur al-Din, Saladin and Hülegü. But others look at their key advisers, such as ‘Imad al-Din al-Isfahani, the Qadi al-Fadil and al-Jilyani. Special attention will be paid to the multiple contacts between the Franks, the Muslims and the Oriental Christians, from the violence of war and how to wage it to visions of the afterlife and to the arts of peace, trade and diplomacy. New or neglected sources will be examined – Ibn Talha, al-Atharibi and al-Sulami. The cities of Gaza, Aleppo and Hama will be the focus of detailed examination. A closing round-table session, in which a panel of senior scholars will take questions from the audience, will be devoted to discussing the major themes and issues raised in the course of the conference.
Convened by Professor Carole Hillenbrand, FBA, FRSE, OBE,
Sponsored by the University of St Andrews
For details and booking, visit:
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/history/school/conferences/HistoryofSyria.html
12. Conference: “Islam and Peaceful Relations”, University of Coventry, UK, 5 April 2016
The conference will explore the role religion can play in achieving more peaceful and just societies. It will build on our research expertise and will explore the positive difference faith and belief, in this case Islam, can make in today’s world and how conflicts relating to Islam can be overcome.
Information: http://www.mbrn.org.uk/conference-islam-and-peaceful-relations/
13. Professor of Islamic Studies with Focus on Iranian Studies, University of Cologne. Applicants should have academic expertise in the society, culture and history of modern contemporary Iran and the Iranian cultural region. We moreover expect research expertise in Shiite Islam and experience in dealing with questions and approaches of social and/or cultural science. Research experience on Iranian cultures and societies outside Iran/migration is beneficial. Candidates should be familiar with German. Deadline for application: 27 April 2016. Information: http://www.stellenwerk-koeln.de/uploads/tx_exinitswkjobs/Professur__W_2_Phil_Fak_Oriental_Sem1.pdf
14. Articles for “Islamophobia Studies Yearbook”
The Islamophobia Studies Yearbook is a bilingual periodical that started as a German language journal and has now been offering articles in German and English since 2010. The journal provides a forum for interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the phenomenon of Islamophobia. The Yearbook welcomes analysis from various disciplines.
Deadline for articles: 1 July 2016. Information: http://www.jahrbuch-islamophobie.de/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Call-for-Papers.pdf
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Shii News – Academic Items
1. The History of Art Department at The Ohio State University invites applications for an ACLS Postdoctoral Fellow in the history of pre-modern Islamic art and architecture. Specialists in all periods, from approximately 700 to 1700 AD, and geographic regions (including Central, and South Asia) are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will carry out research on pre-modern Islamic art or architectural history; teach one course per semester for four semesters, the exact classes to be determined in accordance with the candidate’s area of expertise and departmental needs; and deliv= er one public lecture and one formal presentation of research to the department and wider university community during the two-year term of appointment .
Diverse in terms of its temporal and geographic coverage, the faculty of th= e History of Art Department at OSU is particularly interested in questions = of historiography and critical theory; in cross-cultural exchange and the n egotiation of artistic, cultural, and political boundaries; in art’s role in mediating social action; and in issues of representation and the affective engagement of the image. Applications from scholars whose work relates to one or more of these areas of inquiry are especially welcome.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement = of research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference. Inquir= ies may be directed to Lisa Florman (florman.4@osu.edu). Review of applica= tions will begin on March 1, 2016, and we encourage submission before that = date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position= is filled. Please apply online through Academic Jobs Online at: http://academicjobsonline.org.=20
2.Virginia Tech — Virginia Polytechnic Institute – Instructor in Religion and Culture http://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=52652
3. The Islamic Manuscript Association, in partnership with Qatar National Library and the Thesaurus Islamicus Foundation, is pleased to announce an intensive three-day course entitled Safeguarding Islamic Books and Manuscripts: An Introduction to Cultural Heritage and Property Law, to be held at the 3–5 April 2016, Hamad Bin Khalifa University Student Center in Education City, Doha, Qatar from 3 to 5 April 2016.
For more information and to register, visit the course webpages at islamicmanuscript.org.
4.Open Access Journal
Open Access Journal Archive: Studia Orientalia (1925-2013)
Posted: 02 Mar 2016 07:30 AM PST
Studia Orientalia (1925-2013)
Published: Helsinki : Finnish Oriental Society, 1925-
ISSN: 0039-3282
Text in: French, German, English
http://ojs.tsv.fi/index.php/StOrE/issue/archive
Continues as : Studia Orientalia Electronica
ISSN: 2323-5209
Downloadable list of all Studia Orientalia publications (pdf)
5. Intensive applied summer course (13-24 June 2016)
Hands on Camera: Documentary film as a medium for Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies
Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies (IPGS) program, School of International Studies, Oklahoma State University
in collaboration with
Filmmaking For Fieldwork (Manchester, U.K.)
The Iranian Documentary and Experimental Film Center (Tehran, Iran)
The Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies (IPGS) program at the Oklahoma State University is presenting its first applied course in visual research methods and documentary filmmaking for Iranian Studies in collaboration with “Filmmaking For Fieldwork” (Manchester, U.K.) and in association with “the Iranian Documentary and Experimental Film Center” (Tehran, Iran). The IPGS visual program is a theoretical and practical visual study course, which is open to all who have a background in human and social science, cross-cultural visual studies, film studies, documentary production, and with special interest in contemporary Iran. This course maps on theoretical and practical aspects of ethnographic film by using documentary film as a medium for area studies (Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies). It exposes the different ways in which Iranian culture can be represented visually and the cultural interpretations of its visual representations.
For more information, please visit:
https://ipgs.okstate.edu/hands-on-camera
For more information, contact:
Dr. Pedram Khosronejad
Farzaneh Family Scholar
Associate Director for Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies
School of International Studies
Oklahoma State University
E-mail: Pedram.khosronejad@okstate.edu
6. Volume 43 of Jerusalem Studies in Arabic and Islam 43 will be published in a few months.
The volume’s contents can be found on our website: http://www.hum.huji.ac.il/upload/_FILE_1456933643.pdf
Follow us on: https://huji.academia.edu/TheMaxSchloessingerMemorialFoundation
7.http://www.audaciousascetic.com/listen.htm
“Osama Bin Laden Tapes” is a companion website to the book The Audacious Ascetic :
What the Bin Laden Tapes Reveal About Al-Qa’ida by Flagg Miller.
“Website has been designed to allow non-Arabic speakers to listen to material featured in The Audacious Ascetic while reading English translations in real-time as the recordings unfold. As the book demonstrates, much of the meaning of bin Laden’s words and the significance of Al-Qa’ida for his early primary audiences was lost when edited and converted to print, video, and electronic media for global consumption. These recorded excerpts have been selected and produced specifically to accompany the book. They are best contextualized in tandem with the perspectives and arguments therein.”
This space is dedicated to the working paper series published by the “Early Islamic Empire” project. The papers published here are works in progress and should be considered stimuli for debate.
- March 04, 2016
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Shii News – ‘Des marges du chiisme au pouvoir califal’ (Paris, 10.3.16)
Séminaire ‘Sociétés, politiques et cultures du monde iranien’
Séance du 10 mars 2016, 17h-19h
Farès Gillon, doctorant à l’EPHE (Vème section)
« Des marges du chiisme au pouvoir califal : le parcours de l’ismaélisme d’après un recueil de traités fâtimide, le “Livre du Dévoilement” (Kitâb al-Kashf) »
Au Xème siècle, l’accès au pouvoir d’une dynastie de vizirs chiites à Bagdad, les Bouyyides, s’accompagna d’une codification du corpus textuel duodécimain et d’une marginalisation des traditions et doctrines jugées “irrationnelles”, celle des groupes que les hérésiologues nommèrent les “ghulât”, “extrémistes” ou “exagérateurs” chiites. Un phénomène comparable eut lieu dans l’ismaélisme avec l’arrivée au pouvoir des Fâtimides. Passant du statut de mouvement clandestin à celui de doctrine officielle, l’ismaélisme se trouva face à la nécessité d’ajuster sa théologie.
Le Kitâb al-Kashf, témoin clé de cette période charnière de l’ismaélisme, est une compilation de six traités réunis au début de l’époque fâtimide. Certains, manifestement pré-fâtimides, furent alors adaptés aux nouvelles exigences théologiques. Essentiellement consacré à des exégèses coraniques, l’ouvrage se situe à la croisée de plusieurs influences, puisque, outre les thèmes classiques du chiisme ancien, on y perçoit aussi les intuitions fondamentales et constantes de l’ismaélisme, ainsi que la trace édulcorée d’influences “ghulât” et proto-nusayrites, cette édulcoration étant elle-même une trace des remaniements fâtimides.”
] Helia Tavakoli, doctorante à l’Université de Franche-Comté
« 1771 et au-delà : un tournant dans la réception de la langue et de la littérature persane en France ? »
La connaissance du monde persan, en France, débute au XVIIIe siècle avec la découverte aussi bien de sa littérature que de son histoire. Vers la fin du siècle, elle évolua de la « persanerie » de Montesquieu vers la vraie discipline reconnue, le « persanisme ». Dans le sillage du Britannique William Jones, qui venait de réaliser A Grammar of the Persain Language, Anquetil-Duperron achève, en 1771, sa traduction du livre sacré du zoroastrisme, Zend-Avesta. Si le premier ouvrage suscite l’intérêt pour une langue et une littérature encore méconnue en Europe, le second lève le voile sur une histoire et une religion encore ignorées en France. Le conflit scientifique de Jones et d’Anquetil-Duperron suscita des critiques et des recherches controversées en France et révéla l’engouement pour les études persanes en France au cours du XIXe siècle.
Cette communication entend donc démontrer et décrire comment la science européenne découvrit la langue et les textes de l’antique religion de l’Iran à travers l’Avesta. Après avoir introduit l’influence de la publication de L’Histoire de la Grammaire Persane de Jones nous reviendrons notamment sur l’influence de ces deux œuvres sur les études du XIXe siècle.
Lieu : Université Sorbonne nouvelle – Paris 3, centre Censier, 13 rue de Santeuil, salle 410 (4e étage), 75005, Paris.
Organisateurs :
Matteo De Chiara (INaLCO), Denis Hermann (CNRS), Fabrizio Speziale (Paris 3 – CNRS), Julien Thorez (CNRS).
- March 02, 2016
- by Andrew Newman
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