Shii News – Academic Items
1.The International Journal of Islam in Asia: Religion, Cultures, Histories, Connections(IJIA), published by De Gruyter Brill, has just been relaunched.
IJIA is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes high-quality articles on Islam and Muslims in Asia and the diaspora. The journal encourages explorations of the diverse expressions of Asian Islam and Muslim cultures, histories, and connections across Asia through multidisciplinary methods, bringing together fields such as history, anthropology, religious studies, Islamic studies, material culture studies, art history, sociology, and gender studies.
The journal is open to standalone articles, photo essays, and guest edited issues on a single topic or theme.
For more information, please see the journal web page (https://brill.com/view/journals/ijia/ijia-overview.xml).
Journal correspondence should be sent to: ijiabrill@gmail.com. All journal submissions must be submitted directly through the online submission system (https://www.editorialmanager.com/IJIA).
Contact Email: ijiabrill@gmail.com
URL: https://brill.com/view/journals/ijia/ijia-overview.xml
2. YILLIK: Annual of Istanbul Studies invites contributions for its seventh and eighth volumes to be published in December 2025 and December 2026. YILLIK is a peer-reviewed, open access, international academic journal featuring cutting-edge research on Istanbul’s past and present, published by the Istanbul Research Institute in print and online (via DergiPark). YILLIK is indexed by SCOPUS, ERIH PLUS and the MLA International Bibliography.
YILLIK: Annual of Istanbul Studies is accepting submissions of original research articles, opinion pieces and visual essays (Meclis), book and exhibition reviews in Turkish or English, by researchers working on any period of the city through the lens of history, history of art and architecture, archaeology, sociology, anthropology, geography, urban planning, urban studies, and other related disciplines in humanities or social sciences.
Articles submitted for publication in the journal are first evaluated by the Editorial Board. Articles deemed suitable by editors in terms of subject matter and quality will be sent to two anonymous reviewers elected in accordance with their expertise from the Advisory Board or from the larger field. Reports from the double-blind reviewers are combined with the comments of the editors and sent back to the author. Depending on their quality and relevance, articles may be accepted or rejected, or the author may be asked to revise the work.
The review process is mandatory for research articles, while book and exhibition reviews along with the Meclis pieces only require editorial evaluation. The editors of the YILLIK pledge to complete the submission process as quickly and constructively as possible. Our aim is to limit the duration of the evaluation process, from the submission to the journal to the forwarding of reviewer reports to the author, to six weeks.
The deadline for the submission for the seventh volume, to be published in December 2025, is May 5. Some of the accepted articles with revisions may be published in the eighth volume in December 2026.
Every year, one of the articles written by a student or recent PhD will be awarded the YILLIK: Annual of Istanbul Studies Early Career Article Prize. For details, click here.
Those who wish to submit a book or exhibition review are strongly recommended to ask for the opinion of the Editorial Board in order to avoid duplicate reviews.
YILLIK: Annual of Istanbul Studies conforms to Chicago Manual of Style 18th Edition. Before submitting your article, please refer to our submission & publishing style guide.
For the “YILLIK: Annual of Istanbul Studies Publishing Ethics and Peer Review Statement” click here.
Peer-reviewed article submissions must be made through DergiPark.
For other submissions and questions: istanbulstudies@iae.org.tr
3. 18th International Congress of Turkish Art
We are honored to announce that the 18th International Congress of Turkish Art (ICTA) will be held from September 17-20, 2027, in Skopje, North Macedonia. The International Congress of Turkish Art has a distinguished history of convening every four years for nearly 65 years, and this esteemed tradition will continue with the upcoming congress. It will be hosted by the Balkan Studies Foundation at the National Gallery Chifte Hamam and the National Gallery Daut Pasha Hammam in Skopje, 2027.
Announcement of the 1st circular 18th ICTA: 10 October 2024
Submission Deadline for abstracts: 01 May 2025
Announcement of the accepted abstracts: 01 March 2026
Announcement of the 2nd Circular 18th ICTA: 01 September 2026
18th ICTA Congress: 17-20 September 2027, Skopje-North Macedonia.
For further information:
https://balkanfoundation.com/18th-international-congress-of-turkish-arts/
For application: https://icta.congress.gen.tr/
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4. Call for Submissions: South Asia Muslim Studies Association (SAMSA) Biennial Book Prize
The South Asia Muslim Studies Association (SAMSA) is pleased to announce its Biennial Book Prize, recognizing outstanding scholarship on the Muslims of South Asia across all disciplines and fields. We invite submissions of books published in 2023 and 2024 for consideration.
Award Description
This prestigious award honors innovative and methodologically rigorous research that advances our understanding of South Asian Muslim histories, cultures, societies, and lived experiences. The prize reflects SAMSA’s commitment to promoting excellence in scholarship that contributes significantly to South Asian Muslim studies.
Eligibility Criteria
- Books must be scholarly monographs (single or co-authored) published in English during the calendar years 2023 or 2024
- Works must make a substantial contribution to the study of Muslims in South Asia
- Edited volumes, textbooks, translations, and reprints of previously published works are not eligible
- Submissions welcome from all disciplines, including but not limited to history, anthropology, political science, religious studies, literature, sociology, and area studies
Submission Process
- Authors or publishers should send one copy of the nominated book to each member of the prize committee (addresses will be provided upon initial inquiry)
- Please include a brief cover letter with the book’s publication details and author’s contact information
- Electronic submission of supplementary materials may be requested following the initial nomination
Timeline
- Submission Deadline: April 27, 2025
- Winner announcement: Annual Meeting for South Asian Studies, Madison, WI, October 2025
For submission addresses or any inquiries regarding the prize, please contact:
Dr. Yasmin Saikia
SAMSA Book Prize Committee Chair
ysaikia@asu.edu
We encourage scholars and publishers to contribute to this celebration of outstanding scholarship on South Asian Muslim studies.
5. The Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC)is proud to announce the publication of Islamic Themes in US Hip-Hop Culture by Anders Ackfeldt. Exploring how Islam has been produced in American hip-hop culture by both Muslims and non-Muslims, the book is the most recent addition to AKU-ISMC’s Music and Performance in Muslim Contexts series, published in association with Edinburgh University Press and the Aga Khan Music Programme (AKMP). Published Open Access – download your free copy here.
And join us on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 for a Book Launch to celebrate with author Anders Ackfeldt and AKU-ISMC. Philip Wood will engage the author in a discussion of the historical continuity of Islamic themes running through US musical culture – themes also often connected to African American religious initiatives and empowerment politics.
Tuesday 13th May 2025, 17:30 – 18:45 (London).
Aga Khan Centre (Atrium Conference Room),
10 Handyside Street,
London N1C 4DNw
The event is free, but booking is essential. Book your ticket HERE to join us in person.
Or if you want to join the event online, register HERE.
6. Aug 8, 2024
Faces of God
Images of Devotion in Indo-Muslim Painting, 1500-1800
Islamic art is often misrepresented as an iconophobic tradition. As a result of this assumption, the polyvalence of figural artworks made for South Asian Muslim audiences has remained hidden in plain view.
Faces of God: Images of Devotion in Indo-Muslim Painting, 1500-1800 (Brill, 2023) situates manuscript illustrations and album paintings within cultures of devotion and ritual shaped by Islamic intellectual and religious histories. Central to this story are the Mughal siblings, Jahanara Begum and Dara Shikoh, and their Sufi guide Mulla Shah. Through detailed art historical analysis supported by new translations, this study contextualizes artworks made for Indo-Muslim patrons by putting them into direct dialogue with written testimonies.
Podcast: https://newbooksnetwork.com/faces-of-god
7. Intensive Online Course on Islamic Feminism
July 14–20, 2025
Join us for an immersive week-long online course exploring the evolution, challenges, and future of Islamic feminism. Led by renowned scholars, this course delves into historical roots, Quranic reinterpretations, gender justice, and contemporary debates—offering fresh insights and visionary perspectives.
Course Highlights:
Expert Instruction – Learn from leading scholars in the field
Comprehensive Curriculum – A deep dive into key topics
Interactive Sessions – Engage in discussions & Q&A
Flexible Learning – Access live online lectures
Course Schedule & Lecturers
Day 1: The History of Islamic Feminism
Dr. Miriam Cooke (Duke University, USA)
Day 2: Innovative Perspectives: Reinterpreting the Quran on Women’s Issues
Dr. Asma Afsaruddin (Indiana University, USA)
Day 3: The Potential of Sufi Heritage for Islamic Feminism
Dr. Sa’diyya Shaikh (University of Cape Town, South Africa)
Day 4: Gender Equality and Justice in the Quran: A Critical Review
Dr. Juliane Hammer (UNC-Chapel Hill, USA)
Day 5: Islamic Feminism, Islamophobia, and the Muslim Woman
Dr. Lana Sirri (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Day 6: The Future of Islamic Feminism: Perspectives and Innovations
Dr. Mulki Al-Sharmani (University of Helsinki, Finland)
Day 7: Ethical Horizons: Gender, Power, and Justice in Islamic Thought
Dr. Zahra Ayubi (Dartmouth College, USA)
Scholarships Available
For more details and registration, visit: https://sadrai.com/islamic-feminism
8. R Mathhee, ‘Shah ‘Abbās I:The Myth, the Monarch, and the Man’,
Iranian Studies, 2025
9. Conference “Arab-German Relations in the Mirror of History” by the Orient-Institut Beirut and the Egyptian Society for Historical Studies, Cairo, 8-10 November 2025
Themes: 1. How did the early encounters between Arabic and German speakers shape modern and contemporary relations? – 2. What political and cognitive divides can be identified in the course of Arab-German relations? – 3. To what extent are the areas of Arab-German relations independent or interconnected? – 4. How did history and historiography influence the development of Arab-German relations, and what types of historical did these relations produce?
Deadline for abstracts: 15 April 2025. Information: https://www.orient-institut.org/fileadmin/user_upload/OI_Beirut/20251703-Call_for_Papers_for_the_Conference_on_Arab.pdf
10. “58th Seminar for Arabian Studies”, International Association for the Study of Arabia (IASA), Abu Dhabi, 12-14 December 2025
Papers submitted should address a research approach that engages with answering unknown questions or challenge existing assumptions as opposed to papers that strictly report on empirical observations. Two types of papers will be accepted: 1. Short rapportage with the results of current fieldwork (or labwork) of any sort. – 2. Synthetic overview with a review and/or analysis of a wider research question of any sort.
Deadline for abstracts: 13 June 2025. Information: https://iasarabia.org/the-seminar/
11. Call for Papers
Trajectories of Islam between Europe and South Asia Feb. 2026
University of Göttingen, Germany
The workshop explores the routes and connections through which people, ideas, and practices of and about Islam and Muslims have traversed back and forth between South Asia and Europe from the 18th century to the present day. The workshop highlights the production of Muslim religious knowledge as a result of mutual entanglements between South Asian and European actors, ideas, and archives.
Deadline for abstracts: 15 April 2025. Information: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1173975894513293&id=100057026816918&_rdr
12. Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies, Respect Graduate School, Bethlehem, PA
Qualifications: Expertise in Qur’anic Studies, Hadith Studies, or Islamic Jurisprudence, and demonstrated proficiency in comprehending and analyzing classical Arabic texts. A record of publications and conference presentations. Strong demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and student mentorship, including at least one year of teaching experience in Islamic Studies with positive student evaluations.
Deadline for application: 4 May 2025. Information: https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/37799750/assistant-professor-of-islamic-studies?utm_source=EmailAFriend&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=37799750
13. Islamic Studies Summer School: “Approaches to the Study of Islam”, Istanbul University, 14-20 July 2025
Information and application: https://iismm.hypotheses.org/118758
14. “Fall Study-Abroad Programmes in Arabic and Middle East Studies “, Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC)
The BA in Middle East Studies at NVIC is designed for second- and third-year undergraduate students in the humanities, social sciences, or related disciplines. – 2. The MA in Arabic & Islamic Studies at NVIC is a rigorous and immersive language-acquisition programme, specifically tailored for advanced students of Arabic.
Deadline for application: 1 May 2025.
Information: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/nvic/education/international-students-nvic
15. Articles on “Indigenous Conversion(s) to Islam: Causes, Processes, and Consequences” for a Special Issue of the Journal “Religions”
The main goal is to identify local and global patterns and dynamics, and provide up-to-date and analytical insights into the growing appeal of Islam among Indigenous populations across the world. Topics: How and why Indigenous people embrace Islam. – Their phases of conversion. – Individual and societal consequences and challenges of Indigenous conversions to Islam. – Deconversion. – How different groups of converts experience Islamic conversion. Etc.
Deadline for abstracts extended to 7 April 2025.
Contact: ayca.arkilic@vuw.ac.nz. Information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/religions/special_issues/6TKFN20FIG
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