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Fayoum University, Egypt
Faculty of Dar Al Uloom
Department of Islamic Philosophy 2nd International Conference
On
Dialectic of Conflict and Dialogue between Islam and the West
October 26-28, 2009
Faculty of Dar Al Uloom, Fayoum University, is to organize the Department of
Islamic Philosophy Second International Conference titled: "Dialectic of
Conflict and Dialogue between Islam and the West" ( from 26-28 October 2009)
under the auspices of Professor Ahmed El Gohary, President of Fayoum University,
Professor Mohammad El Khaleely Barakat, Vice-President, Postgraduate Studies and
Research, Professor Khalil Abdelal Khalil, Dean, Faculty of Dar Al Uloom, and
Conference Chairperson, Professor Mohammad Abuelmagd, Vice-Dean, Postgraduate
Studies and Research, and Conference Vice-Chairman, and Professor Ahmed Arafat
Al Qadi, Chairperson, Department of Islamic Philosophy.
Aims of the Conference:
- Propagation for culture of tolerance between East and West.
- Uncovering the value of dialogue and intellectual pluralism in Islam.
- Analyzing and criticizing the notion of "The Clash of Civilizations" and the
unfruitful political and sectarian disputes.
- Asserting the peaceful future of the world between nations and the duty of
religions to realize such a future.
- Pointing out to the phenomenon of the effect and being affected between East
and West and the need of each one to the other.
- The need of the mutual cooperation between religions and civilizations.
Themes:
A- The Relation between East and West
1- Religious dialogue between 'Almotakalmeen' (Islamic theology philosophers)
and people of other religions and sects.
2- Western colonialism of the Islamic world, its motives and aims.
3- The theory of "The Clash of Civilizations".
4- The image of Islam in Western educational books.
5- The concept of the end of history and the western American model.
6- Problematic of understanding Islam in the west.
B- Basic Notions in Dialogue of Civilizations
1- The methodology of Qur'an and 'Sunnah' in the dialogue with other religions.
2- Translation and its role in the Dialogue of Civilizations.
3- Orientalism and Occidentalism.
4- Contextuality in Cultures and dialogue.
5- Effect and being affected between Civilizations and peoples.
6- The role of media and new means of communication in Civilizations'
interaction.
7- Islam's effect on the European renaissance.
8- The concept of Fundamentalism between Islam and Christianity.
C- The Future of the Dialogue between Islam and the West
1-The role of Religions in supporting mutual understanding.
2- Islam and the future of World peace.
3- Minorities in Islamic countries and its role in correcting the image of Islam
in the West.
4- Religious tolerance and accepting the other.
5- The concept of freedom of speech and its misuse against religions.
6- New Orientalists and their role in reducing the gap between East and West.
7- The future of the dialogue between religions.
Participation Fees:
- Participation fees from inside Egypt:
400 EGP including publishing the paper in the conference book.
250 EGP without publishing the paper
- Participation fees from outside Egypt:
300 USD including publishing the paper. in the conference book.
200 USD without publishing the paper.
Fees are to be sent to account no. 9/450/88741/8, Egypt Central Bank, Faculty of
Dar Al Uloom, Fayoum University account, and sending a copy of the deposit slip
to the chairperson of the conference, or to be paid in cash to the conference
treasurer.
Hosting:
- At the tourist hotel: 150 EP single, 75 double, for one night including
breakfast and dinner.
- At the armed forces hotel: 250 EP single, 150 EP double.
- At Helnan Hotel: 350 single, 250 double.
Deadlines:
- Abstracts are to be sent before 31st of Aug. 2009.
- Complete research papers are to be sent before 31st of Oct. 2009.
*Abstracts and papers are to be sent in the name of the conference organizer to
the address (Chairperson of Department of Islamic Philosophy, Faculty of Dar Al
Uloom, Fayoum University)
Email of Conference:
aaa07@fayoum.edu.eg
ariss@fayoum.edu.eg
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