Shii News – Academic Items
1.HYBRID Lecture “Between Religion and Literature: Reimagining Muhammad Abduh’s Religious Thought in Arabic Literature “, by Dr. Zahiye Kundos; Interdisziplinäres Zentrum für die Erforschung der Aufklärung (IZEA), Universität Halle, 16 February 2023, 18:15 – 19:45 Uhr CET
By evaluating the specific modes in which the distinguished religious thinker Muhammad ʿAbduh (1849-1905) was embraced, after his demise, in secular literary texts it will be possible to acknowledge the complex situation of living and writing in a colonial situation, and thus to reconsider the modern Arab renaissance (al-Nahda) beyond the conflict between the religious and the secular.
Registration: https://lmu-munich.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtdOiurz8qGNPLAIQ7oHaG1mMwU7o2J5ix
2. ONLINE Book Talk “The Sea in the Middle: The Mediterranean World, 650–1650”, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, 22 February 2023, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST
The authors Thomas Burman (Notre Dame), Brian Catlos (CU Boulder) and Mark Meyerson (U Toronto) will talk with John Esposito on the subject of their new text book. This book is for the diverse student bodies of the twenty-first century, and provides a complete package for college and university professors how wish to engage with this perspective in their teaching.
Information and registration: https://georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I68R_-TtQiuPAcFJrfPYbQ
3. International Conference on “Jerusalem – From the Umbilicus Mundi to the Four Corners of the Earth and Back”, Yad Ben Zvi Institute, Jerusalem, 11-14 July 2023
The conference will focus on three main topics: Jerusalem as Umbilicus Mundi in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions; the influence of the city in wide circles throughout the world, and external influences on the city over time.
Deadline for abstracts: 28 February 2023. Information: https://mailchi.mp/mediterraneanseminar/cfp-jerusalem-from-the-umbilicus-mundi-to-the-four-corners-of-the-earth-and-back-11-14-july-jerusalem?e=82aeb6c61d
4. Section S19 “Islam as the New Normal in the Study of the ‘International’” at the 16th Pan-European Conference on International Relations, Potsdam, Germany, 5-9 September 2023
The section aims to offer a broad understanding of the role of Islam in world affairs by presenting case studies of the worldview of Muslim thinkers and practitioners, the Islamic polity and governance, transnational Islamist movements, Islamic approaches to International Relations Theory, global Islamic governance and institu-tions, the Islamic polity and governance, Islam and Foreign Policy Analysis, etc.
Deadline for abstracts: 15 March 2023. Information: http://pec2023.eisa-net.org/section-list
5. HYBRID Conference “Colonialism, Slavery, and Local Histories in Early Modern Asia”, Växjö, Sweden, 15-16 September 2023
This conference aims to bring together scholars working on early modern (local) histories of slavery, and slave trade, including related forms of forced labour and relocation in the wider Indian Ocean region, from Cape Town to Tokyo. We invite contributions that address these themes from a (structured) data perspective, or as new and starting research projects, or from a broader theoretical and connective angle.
Deadline for abstracts: 3 April 2023. Information: https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/12288459/colonialism-slavery-and-local-histories-early-modern-asia
6. Postdoctoral Fellowships (2023-25) for Historical Studies of the Pre-Modern Mediterranean in Haifa and Israel, Haifa Center for Mediterranean History
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate academic excellence in their respective fields of expertise, together with an extensive background in Mediterranean studies. We encourage applications from candidates working in all related fields. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the beginning of the fellowship tenure period, and no longer than five years.
Deadline for applications: 15 April 2023. Information: https://mailchi.mp/mediterraneanseminar/post-docs-haifa-center-for-mediterranean-history-2023-25?e=82aeb6c61d
7. Visiting Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies (1 Year), Department of Religious Studies, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine
We envision a colleague with demonstrated experience in religious studies as an academic discipline. Te Area of specialization is open but the successful candidate will teach “Introduction to Islam” and “Islam in the Americas” in the fall semester and three courses in the winter semester for a total of five courses. The position is beginning in August 2023.
Deadline for application: 8 March 2023. Information: https://apply.interfolio.com/121113
8. Articles on “Queer Turkish and Ottoman Literature” for Special Issue of the Journal “Culture, Theory and Critique”
Main objectives: 1) to talk about proto-queer novels and stories written in Ottoman/Turkish; 2) to discuss whether Queer Theory can speak, not for, but about Ottoman/Turkish literature; 3) to show when Ottoman/ Turkish literature is proto-queer and how it can subvert the current, ossified articulations of queerness an-chored around LGBTI+ politics.
Deadline for abstracts: 1 March 2023. Information: https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/12299414/special-issue-queer-turkish-and-ottoman-literature
9. MESA 2023 Call for Papers Extended
The Middle East Studies Association continues to welcome proposals from our members for the 57th MESA Annual Meeting, scheduled for November 2-5, 2023, in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
The MESA community has watched with horror and sorrow the images of tragedy and destruction coming from Turkey and Syria after the earthquakes. Our hearts have broken with the news of so much loss. We extend our deepest condolences to all of our members who have lost loved ones, and will stand with them as the grieving continues. There really are no words that can express the magnitude of such pain.
Recognizing the impact on many of our members and sharing their concerns for loved ones and friends, we are therefore extending the deadline for submissions by an additional week for anyone who needs it.
The deadline for all proposals is now February 23, 2023 (11:59PM EST).
Read 2023 Submission Instructions
All submissions must be made through myMESA, MESA’s membership and submissions system. Questions on proposal submissions can be sent to meeting@mesana.org.
MESA membership is required to submit a proposal. To renew your 2023 membership, please login to myMESA. Questions about membership can be sent to the MESA Secretariat: secretariat@mesana.org.
As a reminder, the 2024 MESA Annual Meeting will be held virtually, so we encourage anyone preferring to present in-person to submit your proposal this year for the 2023 meeting in Montréal.
Calls for Participation by Session Organizers
If you are organizing a panel and you want to issue an open call for participants, you may submit a call on MESA’s website (here).
10. « Iran : après une révolution culturelle irréversible. Quelles perspectives géopolitiques ? »,
Conférence par Bernard Hourcade,
Directeur de recherche émérite au CNRS.CeRMI Centre de recherche sur le Monde iranien
Société de géographie,
184 Boulevard Saint Germain Paris 6
Jeudi 16 février 2023 à 18h30, Grand Amphithéâtre, Entrée libre.
11. The Alwaleed Centre at the University of Edinburgh is hosting two in-person events in early March which we hope will be of interest to. Further details below:
Narrating the Pilgrimage to Mecca as a Sensational Form
Friday 3 Maarch, 17:30, 50 George Square, Edinburgh
The Alwaleed Centre is delighted to be welcoming Professor Marjo Buitelaar (University of Groningen) for a special public talk inspired by her new edited volume ‘Narrating the Pilgrimage to Mecca: Historical and Contemporary Accounts’. Chaired by Alwaleed Lecturer in the Globalised Muslim World, Dr Kholoud Al-Ajarma, this event is free to attend and refreshements will be available. For further information and free tickets click here: https://narrating-pilgraimage.eventbrite.co.uk
Book Launch: ‘Islamophobia and Lebanon: Visibly Muslim Women and Global Coloniality’
Friday 10 March, 17:30, Institure for Advanced Study in the Humanities 2 Hope Park Square Edinburgh
Former IASH-Alwaleed Fellow, Dr Ali Kassem (National University of Singapore), returns to Edinburgh to launch his new book ‘Islamophobia and Lebanon: Visibly Muslim Women and Global Coloniality’ published by I.B. Tauris. Tickets are very limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Further information and free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-islamophobia-and-lebanon-by-dr-ali-kassem-tickets-518605311447
The Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam
in the Contemporary World
University of Edinburgh
16 George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9LD
0131 650 4615
thealwaleedcentre@ed.ac.uk
12. Symposium & Exhibition
German WWII Internees from Persia and their Fate in Australia
Convenor of Symposium and Curator of Exhibition
Prof. Pedram Khosronejad
School of Social Science, Western Sydney University
Saturday 4-5th March 2023
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