11th Graduate Conference Call for Papers

11th Graduate Conference Call for Papers
 
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.
 
As the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture, we thank Allah for making the call for the 11th Graduate Conference to support the academic studies carried out on Risale-i Nur.
Our applications have started for the Graduate Conference, which we are honored to organize for the 11th time, on December 1-6, 2022.

The main purpose of this program is to bring together students with M.A and Ph.D. degrees from different disciplines who are interested in Risale-i Nur studies as well as distinguished academics from different branches and to provide the necessary contribution and support to academic studies in accordance with the essence of Risale-i Nur and academic criteria. 

In addition, our main target in this year's program is to organize a 4-day training program within the framework of the theme of "life after death in Risale-i Nur" for academic candidates at the master's and doctorate levels, to be able to provide a basis for discussion on the concept of resurrection which is one of the most fundamental dynamics of Islam.

In this context, the theme of "resurrection in Risale-i Nur" will be discussed with 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of discussion every day with 1 teacher from 4 different disciplines within the framework of branches of Islamic disciplines, philosophy, history, and psychology. 

Some of the questions expected to be addressed throughout the program are as follows: "What is the belief in resurrection in Islam", "Is there a methodological or epistemological difference between the classical theological texts and the approach to the issue of resurrection in Risale-i Nur?", "How is the issue of resurrection handled in Islamic philosophy, and On what level are some Islamic philosophers criticized in  Risale-i Nur?", "Which social and psychological effects of the belief in resurrection creed are mentioned in Risale-i Nur?"

At the end of the program, the participating students will be expected to write a 1000-word "reflection paper" within the framework of the theme of "resurrection in Risale-i Nur", by expanding their proposals on the concept of resurrection, based on the background they have acquired throughout the program. On the 5th day of the program, where guest academics from home and abroad are expected to contribute for 4 days, a conference will be held where the participants are expected to present their articles.

We hope that this training program will be beneficial for the continuation of successful international academic studies carried out for a while and for the expansion of Risale-i Nur studies on an academic level by including young academics.
A detailed program will be sent to the selected participants at the end of the scientific committee's examination. The program is planned to be held face-to-face at the headquarters of our foundation in Istanbul. All expenses required for the program, such as tickets and accommodation, will be covered by our foundation.
 
Who can apply?
Without any disciplinary restrictions, all students in master’s and doctorate levels interested in Risale-i Nur studies can apply to the program from the link below.
 
Application requirements:
To submit a 2-3 page article proposal within the framework of any academic discipline related to the theme of “Hashr”.
CV
Reference Letter (optional)
 
Important Dates:
Application Deadline: 14 October 2022
Application Results: 24 October 2022
Program Date: 1-6 December 2022 
Note: Young academics who want to participate in the program should fill in the application form and send the required documents to tugbaturkoglu@iikv.org until 5 October 2022.