MUSLIM SOCIETIES - International Institute of Islamic Thought

Turkey Summer School 2015
Organised by IIIT London Office • Kirklareli University, Turkey • Alliance of Civilizations Institute, Turkey • International Foundation of
Civilization Research, Turkey • Center for Advanced Studies, Sarajevo • Institute for Epistemological Studies Europe, Brussels
in cooperation with The Fairfax Institute, USA
Venue Demirkoy Farm, Kırklareli, (Thrace Region), Turkey
Images | Demirkoy Farm with map of
Kirklareli University
Alliance of Civilizations Institute
Thrace Region
MUSLIM SOCIETIES
CONTEMPORARY and
FUTURE CHALLENGES
1 – 14 August 2015
Attendance by Registration only.
Places are limited.
The programme will be held in English. Those interested,
and competent in English, should complete and submit the
application form with an updated C.V. and a letter of reference
from their department or supervisor no later than 15 June 2015.
The programme is designed for Turkish and Central Asian* graduate students who are majoring in Islamic studies,
humanities or the social sciences and who are interested in developing their knowledge and expertise in the listed topics.
The programme will also provide an opportunity for participants to present and discuss their particular research in
workshops. During the course of the programme participants will receive instruction and interactive engagement. On
completion they will receive a certificate of attendance from the organisers.
*Note: Students from Europe can apply to attend the IIIT European Summer School in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Hercegovina, 7 -21 August 2015 by writing to:
Please send submissions to:
Hatice Nuriler • Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
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New Challenges in Higher Education: Internationalization, Marketization and Alliances
Islamic Worldview and Educational Reform
Major Themes in Contemporary Western Thought
Democracy and Good Governance in Islam
Contemporary Western Thought: Democracy and Secularism
The Coming of Post-Industrial Society
Adjusting to Contemporary and the Future Times
Economics Through Fiction
What is Civilization? – Its Meaning and History
Hate Speech, Islamophobia and Muslim Discourse in the West
Linguistics and Discourse Analysis
The Muslim World and a New Perception of Civilization
Different Approaches to the Crisis of Muslim Societies
Intercultural Communication, Cultural Differences and Culture Shock
Parent-Child Relations • Leadership Development: Why, What and How
The Challenges of Hadith • Interpretation in the Past and Today • The Qur’an and the Sunnah
Higher Objectives of Islamic Law and Ethics (Maqasid al-Shariah)
Principles and Practice of Islamic Bioethics • Applied Ethics: Islam and the West
Essentials of Faith-Based Business
Islamic Studies in Turkey: Early Reflections of Western Orientalism and Later Traces of Ideas
Muslims and Islam in China
Muslims of Crimea: Contemporary and Future Challenges
Dr. AbdulHamid AbuSulayman
Assistant Professor Ahmet Alibasic
Dr. Hisham Altalib
Professor Dr. Mustafa Aykac
Dr. Jamal Barzinji
Professor Dr. Murteza Bedir
Dr. Tuba Boz
Associate Professor Jonathan Brown
Professor Dr. Teoman Duralı
Dr. Beddy Ebnou
Professor Dr. Bilal Gökkır
Dr. Jeremy Henzell-Thomas
Professor Dr. Bekir Karlığa
Professor Omar Kasule
Dr. Yaqub Mirza
Associate Professor Elmira Muratova
Assistant Professor Ahmet Okumuş
Assistant Professor Mustafa Ozel
Professor Dr. Zeki Parlak
Mrs. Hale Eroğlu Sağer
Professor Ziauddin Sardar
Dr. Anas S. al-Shaikh-Ali
Dr. Ermin Sinanovic
IIIT, Kirklareli University and Alliance of Civilizations Institute, Turkey
Turkey Summer School 2015
Application Form
Applicant Information
First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
Citizenship
Gender
Male
Female
Street Address
City
Postal Code
Country
Phone/Mobile
Email Address
Student Status – Please mark one of the following: Ph.D. or Masters
Major (Please specify)
Ph.D
Masters
Title of Thesis /
Dissertation
GPA
Year of Study
Expected date of
Graduation
Interests
References
Reference 1:
Name:
Title:
Phone:
Email Address:
Reference 2 (optional):
Name:
Title:
Phone:
Email Address:
Proficiency in English
A high standard of proficiency in English is required. Applicants will need to submit evidence
of this, either through an examination certificate, or preferably a letter from the course
supervisor. The required evidence should be submitted with the application. An interview
either in person or on skype may also be conducted in this respect.
Note: This is an intensive course and the organisers insist on full attendance from
9am – 6pm. If Applicants are not able to commit themselves to this schedule they
should not apply.
All applicants will be responsible for their own Health Insurance
Biography & Transcript
Please attach updated biography and recent transcript.
All Applicants will be required to give a short presentation on a topic related to their
research and/or field of study.
Give title of Presentation below: