IIIT

International Institute of Islamic Thought

April 2016

Farewell

Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari (1932-2016)

IIIT mourns the death of Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari who passed away on April 24th. Dr. Ansari was the Academic Advisor to the International Institute of Islamic Thought, Pakistan. He was a scholar of Islamic Studies and the Director General of the Islamic Research Institute of the International Islamic University. Previously, he was the President of the International Islamic University Islamabad.

Events

The Cleric, The Cardinal, and the Qur'an


	Dr. Paul Shore: The Cleric, The Cardinal and the Qur'an

Dr. Paul Shore, Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Regina, Canada, delivered a lecture at IIIT titled, "The Cleric, The Cardinal, and the Qur'an: A Little-known Chapter in the History of Christian Engagement with Islam" on Thursday, April 6, 2016. His research was on the topic of Ignazio Lomellini, a Jesuit priest from Genoa, Italy, who produced what seems to be the first translation of the Qur'an into a European language. More...

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IIIT's Dr. Sinanović delivers welcoming remarks at

Union Theological Seminary


	Dr. Sinanović at UTS

On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, Union Theological Seminary (UTS) launched Islam, Social Justice and Interreligious Engagement (ISJIE) program in New York City with a panel discussion on Muslim women leadership. Ermin Sinanović, IIIT's Director of Research and Academic Programs, attended the event on behalf of IIIT and delivered introductory welcoming remarks. He stressed the importance of social justice and interfaith engagement in Islam, and remarked on IIIT's support for the program. ISJIE is co-funded by Union Theological Seminary, the Luce Foundation, and the IIIT. More...

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IIIT Director of Research at BRAIS


	Dr. Sinanovi at BRAIS

Dr. Ermin Sinanovic, Director of Research at the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), attended the 2-day conference organized by the British Association of Islamic Studies (BRAIS). He also presented the paper, "Localizing Islam in a Globalizing World: Case Studies of Indonesia and Bosnia-Herzegovina." The conference was held at the Senate House, University of London, UK. More...

Upcoming Events

IIIT Islamic Studies Junior Faculty Workshop

The workshop is designed to provide a forum and support for junior faculty in Islamic Studies and related disciplines, and to help them navigate the straits of tenure-track and junior faculty life - both personally and professionally. This 2-day workshop will be held at IIIT office in Herndon, VA. Details

Events in Arabic

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