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Call for Papers "Islamic Civilization: Potentials and Challenges" International Conference Department of Islamic Thought and Civilization, University of Management and Technology Lahore (Pakistan) 10-11 November 2010 __________________________________________________ The Department of Islamic Thought and Civilization at the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan announces a call for papers for an International Conference on “Islamic Civilization - Potentials and Challenges”, to be held at Lahore, Pakistan on November 10-11, 2010. The main objective of this conference is to explore theoretical and methodological framework for studying the Islamic civilization. The conference seeks to reframe some of the debates about Islamic civilization, its potentials and contemporary challenges. This significant event will bring together prominent scholars and intellectuals to share their expertise. We are particularly interested in papers that fall within the following themes: This significant event will bring together prominent scholars and intellectuals to share their expertise. We are particularly interested in papers that fall within the following themes: 1. Origin, development and dynamics of Islamic civilization 2. Distinguishing features of Islamic civilization and its impact on other major civilizations of the world 3. Unity and diversity of Islamic civilization 4. The intellectual contribution of Islamic civilization in the fields of religious thought, social and natural sciences, international relations, art, culture, architecture, law and jurisprudence 5. Future of Islamic civilization: emerging issues and new horizons (globalization, technology, post-modernity, Islamic movements, etc.) 6. Interaction, clash and dialogue with contemporary civilizations The languages of the conference will be English and Arabic. Those willing to present papers at the conference should submit a 150-300 word abstract along with a brief CV by April 10, 2010 at: [email protected] Please include title of paper, full name(s), affiliation, current position and email address. Important Dates: Deadline for abstract submission: April 10, 2010 Announcement of acceptance of abstracts: May 10, 2010 Deadline for full paper submission: August 5, 2010 Announcement of acceptance of papers: August 25, 2010 Conference: November 10-11, 2010 Contact: Dr. Muhammad Amin, Chairman Department of Islamic Thought and Civilization University of Management and Technology C-II, Johar Town Lahore Pakistan Tel: +92 (0)42 5212801-10 Email: [email protected] Web: http://ssh.umt.edu.pk/events/Islamic-Civilization.html __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
