Archive for January 19th, 2026

Due to current events (including the inaccessibility of some digital libraries and research databases), the deadline for submitting abstracts for the 11th Annual Conference on Shi‘i Studies has been extended to 31 January 2026.

If you have not yet submitted an abstract, you may do so at: https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fislamic-college.ac.uk%2Fcall-for-papers-eleventh-annual-conference-on-shii-studies%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C9fc742b73b8d4708611e08de55108f93%7C2e9f06b016694589878910a06934dc61%7C0%7C0%7C639041728474672666%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AoxRsJQ2N%2FOhTrMPv9%2B1j5hX14Ej0RGfE2%2FoYRq0SD0%3D&reserved=0

Conference information:

Date: 9 May 2026

Location: In-person at The Islamic College (London, UK) and online

Papers are welcome on any aspect of Shiʿi studies, including but not limited to theology, philosophy, mysticism, law and jurisprudence, contemporary issues, history, anthropology, sociology, art, literature, the ḥawzah, ritual practice, and interfaith/interfaith studies. Papers may address any branch of Shiʿism.

Special theme: Shiʿism and the study of the Qur’an. This year, we are hosting special panels on Shiʿi approaches to the study of the Qur’an. We particularly encourage the submission of papers on topics such as Shiʿi approaches to Qur’anic exegesis (tafsīr), past and present; the history and compilation of the Qur’an; Qur’anic manuscripts; translations of the Qur’an, classical and modern; or any other topic pertaining the study of the Qur’an which involves a Shiʿi angle.

Publication: Presenters will have their work featured in conference proceedings and/or an edited volume on the Qur’an published by ICAS Press, offering an opportunity for quick, quality publication of research.

Submit an abstract at: https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fislamic-college.ac.uk%2Fconference-on-shii-studies-submit-an-abstract%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C9fc742b73b8d4708611e08de55108f93%7C2e9f06b016694589878910a06934dc61%7C0%7C0%7C639041728474716909%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MkRjGvls%2Fat5a1FW2Ux8r2BwRtkeIpyOQd6izEspLDU%3D&reserved=0
E-mail enquiries to: shiistudies@islamic-college.ac.uk

Abstract deadline: Due to current events, the deadline has been extended to 31 January 2026

Online presentations: Limited slots for online presentations are available. When submitting your abstract, indicate whether you would like to present in-person or online. This option cannot be changed.