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Events and Conferences

AMSS(UK) holds an annual conference on topical issues, usually in collaboration with other academic institutes. More information can be obtained by contacting us.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS:

Conference 2010:	The Future of Faith in the Age of Globalization
	19-20 September 2010
	Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
	The phenomenon of globalisation has unleashed unprecedented forces in the spheres of politics, culture, economics, science and technology, and international relations. First and foremost, the evolution of the nation-state and its institutions as the most dominant dynamic in global politics and economics – and with national and international security as its overriding interest or motive – poses a major challenge to faith communities around the world. Second, dynamics such as the homogenisation of culture, the operation of market forces and the continuous advent and proliferation of new technologies, particularly in the sphere of communication, have created a new form of consumerism that is global in scope, with its own logic of operation and its own secularised value system. These unprecedented dynamics pose multifaceted challenges to faith communities around the world, and arguably, to the future of faith in a new, globalised world. This conference is set to address these challenges. This conference is organised by: The Association of Muslim Social Scientists (AMSS UK) The Faculty of Islamic Studies in Sarajevo The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) In cooperation with: The HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre of Islamic Studies, University of Cambridge The Centre for the Study of Democracy, University of Westminster The Center for Advanced Studies in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina The Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim–Christian Understanding, Georgetown University Click here for more information (pdf) - dates have been changed to 19-20 September. Click here for Registration Form (word format, or pdf format) - please note that this registration form is only for registrants OUTSIDE of Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Registrants from Sarajevo should contact cns@bih.net.ba, for a registration form. Click on links to read article in Asharq Al-Awsat (arabic newspaper). PDF link. External link.

PAST EVENTS:

Lecture 2009:	3rd Zaki Badawi Annual Memorial Lecture
	5th June 2009
	University of Wesminster, London, UK.
	The Annual Zaki Badawi Memorial Lecture was established by the AMSS in honour of the life and work of Sheikh Zaki Badawi, OBE, KBE, and in recognition of his noted public contribution in championing the vital role of religious faith and values in the life of the nation. The lecture series is dedicated to Dr Badawi's vision to foster pluralism, inter-faith dialogue, inter-cultural understanding, and social cohesion. Martin Rose, the Director of the British Council's 'Our Shared Europe Project', presented the third annual Zaki Badawi Memorial Lecture, entitled 'A Shared Past for a Shared Future'. The 2009 AMSS (UK) Building Bridges Award was jointly presented during the event to the British Council's 'Our Shared Europe' project and 1001 Inventions. This lecture was organised by AMSS UK in cooperation with The British Council, The Centre For The Study Of Democracy (University of Westminster), and The City Circle. Click here for Lecture Programme (pdf) Click here for photos of Memorial Lecture & Awards event Click here for photos of British Council event

Conference 2009:	Muslim Youth: Challenges, Opportunities & Expectations
	20-22 March 2009
	University of Chester, Chester, UK.
	Many Muslim societies display a 'youth bulge' where more than half of their population are under the age of 25. An increasingly globalised western culture is rapidly eroding traditional ideas about society, worsened by a rise in materialism leading to the demoralisation caused by the resulting spiritual emptiness. Young Muslims have to face these challenges and also face the growing sense of alienation, resulting from these competing ideologies and divergent lifestyles. The optimism of young Muslims is best nurtured in an environment of opportunity where ambitions and aspirations are attainable, in an atmosphere of equality and inclusivity. This conference seeks to discuss the central issues currently facing young Muslims both locally and globally; and to engage with academics, educationalists, social commentators, psychologists, etc. The AMSS UK and the University of Chester jointly organised a conference on Muslim Youth: Challenges, Opportunities & Expectations. The conference was held at the University of Chester, Chester, UK on 20-22 March 2009. More information on the conference themes, programme, sessions and lectures can be found in the Conference Briefing. Click here for Conference Briefing (pdf) Click here for photos of event

Lecture 2008:	2nd Zaki Badawi Annual Memorial Lecture
	15th May 2008
	Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London, London WC1H, UK.
	In honour of the life and work of Sheikh Dr. M. A. Zaki Badawi O.B.E., K.B.E., the AMSS (UK) has established a Zaki Badawi Annual Memorial Lecture inaugurated in April 2007. The lectures are dedicated to his vision to promote understanding, social cohesion, and multiculturalism in society, as well to raise public understanding of these important issues and promote inter-faith dialogue. The Grand Mufti of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Dr Mustafa Ceric, presented the second Zaki Badawi Memorial Lecture in the Brunei Gallery at SOAS (University of London) on 15th May 2008. The lecture was entitled 'Towards a Muslim Social Contract in Europe'. A transcript of the lecture will be published shortly. Click here for flyer and more information (PDF) Click here for flyer in Word format (doc)

Conference 2007:	The Politics of Islam(ism)
	10th-11th November 2007
	University of Westminster, London, UK.
	The purpose of this conference was to address broad perspectives and experiences with regard to political Islam. This conference was organised by AMSS (UK) and the Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) (University of Westminster, London, UK); and supported by Q-News, Islamica Magazine and The Muslim News. Please see the Conference Announcement for more information, and the Conference Flyer for a list of speakers and themes. Click here for conference booklet

Lecture 2007:	Zaki Badawi Annual Memorial Lecture
	26th April 2007
	Lambeth Palace, London SE1, UK.
	In honour of the life and work of Sheikh Dr. M. A. Zaki Badawi O.B.E., K.B.E., the AMSS (UK) has established a Zaki Badawi Annual Memorial Lecture inaugurated in April 2007. The lectures are dedicated to his vision to promote understanding, social cohesion, and multiculturalism in society, as well to raise public understanding of these important issues and promote inter-faith dialogue. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, gave the inaugaral Zaki Badawi Memorial Lecture at Lambeth Palace on 26th April 2007. The lecture was entitled 'Islam, Christianity and Pluralism', and focussed on the different attitudes between the two faiths regarding both pluralism as a religious thesis, and pluralism as a social and political reality. Click here for a transcript of the lecture

Conference 2006:	Citizenship, Security & Democracy
	1st-3rd September 2006
	Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall and Safir Hall, Grand Cevahir Hotel and Convention Centre, Istanbul, Turkey.
	The Association of Muslim Social Scientists (UK) and the Foundation for Political, Economic, and Social Research (Turkey) in conjuction with the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (USA) and the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (France) organised an international conference on Citizenship, Security and Democracy. This conference took place on the 1st to 3rd September 2006 in Istanbul, Turkey. Click here for conference background Click here for conference booklet

Course 2005-06:	Methodology Course 2005-2006
	5th-6th December 2005, 6th-7th Februrary 2006, 6th-7th March 2006
	The Muslim College, London, UK
	Methodology Course 2005-2006: This short series of courses aimed at alerting the scholar, student, researcher and thinker to a new and beneficial approach to the study of the fundamental sources of the Islamic faith. This course was organised by The Muslim College London, The International Institute of Islamic Thought (UK), and in cooperation with AMSS (UK) Click here course information Click here for course flyer

Conference 2005:	Islam in Higher Education
	29th-30th January 2005
	Birmingham University, Selly Oak, Birmingham, UK.
	This conference set out to bring together a diverse cross section of individuals and organisations concerned with the challenges facing Islam in higher education (HE). It seeks to make a positive contribution to discourse and policies on Islam in higher education in the UK, through critical analysis and dialogue on broad ranging issues including: the status of the study of Islam in higher education; access, employability, recruitment and participation; academic standard & pedagogy; and the depiction of Islam and Muslims in higher education: comparative international approaches to Islam in higher education. This conference was organised by the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (AMSS) - UK, the Centre for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations (CSIC) - Birmingham University, and the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies - UK. This was held on 29th-30th January 2005 at the University of Birmingham, Selly Oak, Birmingham, UK. Download Professor Tamara Sonn's paper (PDF). Click here for conference booklet Click here for conference review (AMSS UK Newsletter 7)

Conference 2004:	AMSS (UK) Fifth Annual Conference: Fiqh Today: Muslims as Minorities
	21st-22nd February 2004
	University of Westminster, London, UK.
	"Fiqh for minorities" has become essential for the well being and development of Muslim communities living in non-Muslim lands, especially in the West. The limited attempts to deal with many serious issues facing these communities have overlooked the views and contributions of Muslim social scientists who live in the West, speak its languages and have a comprehensive understanding of its social, political, religious and economic systems. The aim of this conference was to bring shariah scholars and social scientists together to debate these issues and to work towards an interdisciplinary convergence. Click here for conference booklet Click here for conference review (AMSS UK Newsletter 7)

Conference 2002:	AMSS (UK) Fourth Annual Conference: Muslim Education in Europe
	27th-29th September 2002
	Gustav-Stresemann-Institut e.V. (GSI), Bonn, Germany
	This conference sets out to co-ordinate and exchange the expertise and experiences of European Muslims in monitoring, analysing and assessing the state of education as it impinges on Muslims. In doing so, it seeks to develop an educational rationale which is capable of meeting the needs of the Muslim presence in the West. Click here for conference booklet Click here for conference review (AMSS UK Newsletter 6)

Conference 2001:	AMSS (UK) Third Annual Conference: Unity & Diversity: Islam Muslims and the Challenges of Pluralism
	20th-21st October 2001
	University of Westminster, London, UK
	This conference sets out to critically analyse and explore Islam’s relationship to the concepts of unity, diversity and pluralism. In doing so, it seeks to make a positive and constructive contribution to the challenges faced by modern Muslim communities. Click here for conference booklet Click here for conference review (AMSS UK Newsletter 5)

Conference 2000:	AMSS (UK) Second Annual Conference: Social Responsibility: Challenges for the Future
	21st-22nd October 2000
	University of Westminster, London, UK
	Click here for conference booklet Click here for conference review (AMSS UK Newsletter 4)

Conference 2000:	Muslims of Europe in the New Millennium: Multiculturalism, Identity and Citizenship
	9th-10th September 2000
	Regents College, London, UK
	Click here for conference booklet Click here for conference review (AMSS UK Newsletter3)

Conference 1999:	AMSS (UK) First Annual Conference
	30th-31st October 1999
	London School of Economics, London, UK
	Click here for conference booklet Click here for conference review (AMSS UK Newletter 2)

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