Shii News – Academic Items
1.Critical Pakistan Studies
- Editors: Matthew A. Cook North Carolina Central University, USA, Kamran Ali UT Austin, USA, Michel Boivin CNRS-CEIAS, France, and Amina Yaqin University of Exeter, UK
- Editorial board
Critical Pakistan Studies publishes primary source interpretive social science and humanities research that, in addition to Pakistan and Pakistanis, tackles broader interdisciplinary issues (e.g., colonialism, nationalism, integration, marginalization, devotion, institutionalization, vernacularism, cosmopolitanism, development, environment, popular culture, diaspora, gender, representation, and others). The journal’s interdisciplinary approach pushes beyond the nation-state, security, Islam, extremism, and other topics that narrowly define the study of Pakistan. It analyzes, discusses, and seeks to understand the varied and multilayered contexts that constitute Pakistan and its people (both past and present and in South Asia and the wider world).
Critical Pakistan Studies is published in partnership with the American Institute of Pakistan Studies.
Paper submissions via:
2. Call for Papers ISIC 2023
Islamic Civilisation and Water
Existence and prosperity of the mankind depend on water, the access to which is essential to any sustainable civilisation. Islamic civilisation is no exception. Comprising an expansive geography approximately equal to a third of Asian and two thirds of African continents, Islamic world covers a wide range of bodies of water, including Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. The great rivers, such as the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates, irrigate a vast area of arable lands and sustain urban populations, facilitating the development of complex social, religious, and political systems characterising Islamic civilisation. Trade or travel by water, with its relatively low cost, not only prompts economic prosperity but also strengthens the trans-regional and inter-continental connections between various Muslim societies throughout Islamic history. Today, airlines and railways complement instead of replacing maritime transportation, as sea shipment is indispensable to the global economy, whereas travel via sea routes is undertaken by tourists as well as refugees.
ISIC 2023, co-organised by Department of Arabic Language and Culture, National Chengchi University (R.O.C), School of Liberal Studies, Institute of Islam Hadhari, and Faculty of Islamic Studies, UKM (Malaysia), invites researchers from all disciplines to explore the theme of its forthcoming conference, ‘Islamic Civilisation and Water’. We welcome articles addressing one of the following topics:
*River, sea and ocean in Islamic scriptures, law, doctrines, etc.
*The connections of Islamic societies through river, sea and ocean
*Water and Islamic architecture and art
*The urban life on the river banks or coastal regions of Islamic world
*The oversea trade or travel in Islamic world
*The strategic importance of inland and sea ports in the pre-modern and modern Islamic world
*Water in the literature of Islamic world
*Any topic relevant to relationships between Muslim societies and water
ISIC 2023 is planned to be held online, on 17-18 March 2023. Under- and post-graduate students are highly encouraged to submit their works-in-progress.
For your paper to be considered, please send a 300-word English abstract along with your details using the form available via the link below:
The deadline for paper and panel submissions is 20 Feb 2023.
Questions and queries may be forwarded to Dr. I-Wen Su (isu@nccu.edu.tw) and Dr. Pei-Chen Tsung (tsungpc@nccu.edu.tw).
3. The Journal of Muslim Philanthropy and Civil Society (JMPCS) seeks papers on Muslim philanthropy in Latin America & the Latinx U.S.
After the success of our recent colloquium (December 7-8, 2022), we are seeking original contributions on the subject of Muslim philanthropy in Latin America and the Latinx U.S.
The deadline for submissions (https://fu-berlin.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=218987e5c8b20ce72c5e7da24&id=4e39a3c0cb&e=f70992245e) is just over a month away: February 15.
While the literatures on Muslim philanthropy and on Latinx philanthropy are continuously expanding, they lack perspectives on how Latinx Muslims and Muslims in Latin America are part of a wider matrix of generosity, volunteering, and mutual aid within, and beyond, both constituencies. On the one hand, Muslims give to organizations and participate in philanthropic activism at local, national, and global levels, hoping to make the world a better place in accordance with Islam. On the other hand, people who identify as Latinx or who live in Latin America have historically engaged in acts of solidarity and mutual assistance among vulnerable populations, addressing issues related to poverty, education, health, and culture.
This special issue of the Journal on Muslim Philanthropy and Civil Society (https://fu-berlin.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=218987e5c8b20ce72c5e7da24&id=9c8757e9ae&e=f70992245e) will help move research on the intersections between these fields that much further.
The issue’s guest editor Ken Chitwood invites submissions based on original research that speak to how Muslims in Latin America and Latinx Muslims in the U.S. are engaging in a wide range of philanthropic activities, contributions to civil society, and activism to address what they see as critical issues facing the world and which they view as aligned with their faith.
Submissions (read submission guidelines (https://fu-berlin.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=218987e5c8b20ce72c5e7da24&id=c9b035aef6&e=f70992245e) ) can cover a broad scope of Muslim philanthropy and contributions to civil society, including nonprofit, philanthropic, and voluntary action. All the constituent terms (e.g., Muslim, philanthropy, civil society, Latinx, Latin America, etc.) are broadly defined and open for discussion, interpretation, and interrogation.
The editors seek submissions from across disciplines (Anthropology, Art, History, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Public Affairs, Nonprofit Management, Business, Philanthropy, etc.) in this emerging field.
Along with standard research papers, the editors also welcome commentaries and analysis from practitioners doing work on the ground in the realm of philanthropy and/or through contributions to civil society. The latter could also include in-depth interviews with, or oral-histories from, Muslim philanthropists with a commitment or connection to Latin America or the Latinx U.S.
Potential papers could address a variety of questions or points related to the above themes, including:
* What philanthropic activities are undertaken by Muslims in Latin America? By Latinx Muslims in the U.S.?
* What themes, issues, or people groups are Muslims focusing on and whatkinds of institutions and organizations are they creating (e.g., hospitals, nonprofit newspapers and publications, disaster relief programs, refugee and migrant aid, etc.)?
* At what levels is this philanthropic activity carried out on: the local, national, regional, or trans- national/regional? What intrafaith, interfaith, or other partnerships between Muslims and other actors in civil society are being created through shared philanthropic action?
* At what levels are these partnerships engaged: the local, national, regional, or trans national/regional
* Does dawah count as philanthropy? Does philanthropy count as dawah? How are these terms used and applied among Muslims in Latin America or Latinx Muslims in the U.S.?
* How do Muslims in the Latinx U.S. and in Latin America mix, combine, or remix classic notions of giving, charity, and aid from both Latinx and Islamic cultures and histories?
* How are concepts like zakat/fitrana, sadaqa, and waqf interpreted and applied in Latin America or by Latinx Muslims in the U.S.? Are there any accents or emphases that are unique to, or particularly pronounced among, Latinx Muslims or Muslims in the region?
**Submissions (read the submission guidelines (https://fu-berlin.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=218987e5c8b20ce72c5e7da24&id=3ba02ecd62&e=f70992245e) ) are due February 15, 2023.**
Remuneration is available for those articles accepted for publication after the double-blind review process.
Questions, comments, or other queries can be made to Ken Chitwood at lacisanews@gmail.com (mailto:lacisanews@gmail.com?subject=JMPCS%20Special%20Issue%20Query) .
You are welcome to share this call for submissions with colleagues or your own networks.
This special issue is being supported by the Latin America and Caribbean Islamic Studies Newsletter and its associated network (LACISA), with funding from the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative (MPI), part of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianaoplis, Indiana (IUPUI).
4. The February 1, 2023 deadline to apply for fellowships with The American Center of Research (Jordan) is rapidly approaching!
Established more than fifty years ago and situated in the heart of the Jordanian capital, Amman, the American Center has awarded more than 1,000 fellowships to American, Jordanian, and other scholars conducting research on Jordan and the wider region. The center maintains a vibrant fellowship program that funds students and academics to research, publish or present their findings, and participate in archaeological or ethnographic fieldwork in Jordan and other countries in the region. We encourage you to share these opportunities widely with your networks. Complete information about all the ACOR Fellowships is available at https://acorjordan.org/fellowships-2/.
We wish to highlight two opportunities in particular, a 4-month NEH fellowship for postdoctoral researchers, and 2–6 month fellowships for graduate students:
NEH Fellowship 2023*: One award of four months for use in 2023, for a scholar who has a PhD or has completed their professional training. Fields of research include but are not limited to: modern and classical languages, linguistics, literature, history, jurisprudence, philosophy, archaeology, heritage studies, comparative religion, ethics, and history, criticism, and theory of the arts. Social and political scientists are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals living in the U.S. three years immediately preceding the application deadline. The award will be for four months and is $20,000, of which $12,800 is for stipend and travel and the remainder is for room and board at the American Center of Research. Residency at the American Center of Research is required. The award must be used between March 1, 2023, and November 30, 2023. Funding for this fellowship is provided by the National Endowment of the Humanities Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutes (FPIRI).
ACOR-CAORC Fellowship: Two or more two- to six-month fellowships for master’s and doctoral students. Fields of study include all areas of the humanities and the natural and social sciences. Topics should contribute to scholarship in Middle East studies. U.S. citizenship required. Maximum award is $27,600. Awards must be used between June 1, 2023, and June 1, 2024, and fellows must reside at the American Center of Research. Funding for this fellowship is provided by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Visit orcfellowships.smapply.org/ to apply. Please contact fellowships@acorjordan.org with any questions.
5. BRISMES – CBRL Mentoring Event: Conducting Field Research in the Middle East
Date: 25 January 2023, 16:00 GMT
Location: Online via Zoom (registration required)
More information and registration: www.brismes.ac.uk/events/graduate-section/conducting-field-research
Please note, this event is open to members of BRISMES or CBRL only.
The British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) together with the Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) are pleased to announce their third joint mentoring webinar for members.
Targeting postgraduate students and early career researchers, these on-line events offer practical advice and support from specialists, equipping the next generation of Middle East scholars with the insights needed to get ahead in their research and careers. This event will focus on the subject of “Conducting Field Research in the Middle East” and will feature a diverse line-up of academics from different disciplinary backgrounds who also utilize different methodological research techniques in their work.
Field research in the Middle East has become increasingly complicated and restrictive, while the praxes of previous generations of scholars have also created problematic legacies and expectations. This webinar seeks to dive into all aspects of field research in the Middle East so that you can get the most out of your time in the field, while doing so in an ethical and safe manner.
6. We have updated our list of “Iranian Studies Journals”. Previously the list had only 33 journals in European languages. The updated version now has 46 journals in European languages and 34 in Persian (80 journals altogether).
Please look at the list and if you know about any other journals that are not included in this list, let us know, and we will update the list immediately.
https://aspirantum.com/blog/iranian-studies-journals
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7. We are seeking nominations for the Executive Committee of the CLCS Global Arab and Arab American Forum at the MLA. We are also seeking nominations for a representative to the MLA Delegate Assembly on behalf of the CLCS Global Arab and Arab American Forum. Both appointments would begin after the MLA Convention in 2024. Please email all nominations (self-nominations also welcome) to azstanton@psu.edu by Jan. 20th.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Only current MLA members are eligible for appointment. Seven convention years must elapse before an individual can serve another term on the same executive committee. No member may serve on more than one executive committee at a given time. More information about the responsibilities of executive committee members can be found here.
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE:
- Must have been an MLA member between 15 January 2022 and 14 January 2023, unless the nominee is a student, in which case we only require that they be a current member.
- Cannot already be serving on the Delegate Assembly, unless their term ends in 2024.
- Cannot already have served two successive terms on the Delegate Assembly.
Please note that the delegate’s main responsibility is to attend meetings of the assembly, which are held during the MLA Annual Convention. Since an elected delegate who cannot attend may not be represented by proxy, the forum’s delegate should be willing and able to attend the meetings of the assembly in 2024, 2025, and 2026. (The January 2024 convention will be held in Philadelphia; the January 2025 convention will be held in New Orleans; the January 2026 convention will be held in Toronto).
8. The Cooing of the Dove and the Cawing of the Crow: Late `Abbāsid Poetics in Abū al-`Alā’ al-Ma`arrī’s Saqṭ al-Zand and Luzūm Mā Lā Yalzam
Stetkevych, Suzanne P.
Brill, 2022
https://brill.com/display/title/61169
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