Christians in the Islamic World: History, Present, and Future












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            * Call for papers
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            The international conference Christians in the Islamic World: History, Present, and Future

            the historical, theological, cultural, and social dimensions of the existence of Christian
            Islamic contexts. Its aim is to create a scholarly forum for reflection on relations betwe
            and Islam, the history of Christian communities in Muslim societies, and the diverse forms

            dialogue, witness, tension, and mutual influence between the two religious traditions. Att
            given not only to Christian perceptions of Islam and the Muslim world, but also to Muslim 
            Christians and to their theological, legal, social, and cultural understanding in differen

            periods and geographical contexts.


            The conference welcomes contributions dealing with the history of Christianity in the Isla
            Christian-Muslim relations, the theology of interreligious dialogue, spirituality, signifi
            cultural heritage, forms of coexistence and conflict, as well as the contemporary challeng

            by Christian communities in Islamic contexts. The conference will also address future pers
            Christian presence in the Muslim world, particularly with regard to questions of religious
            freedom of religion, migration, social transformation, political contexts, and the possibi

            interreligious cooperation.

            The conference is open to scholars from the fields of theology, religious studies, history

            sociology, political science, cultural studies, and other related disciplines. Its purpose
            interdisciplinary discussion on the past, present, and future of Christians living in a sp
            encounter, dialogue, and tension with the Islamic world.





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            * Abstract Submission and Conference Fee
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            Prospective participants are invited to submit an abstract of up to 300 words, including t
            the title of the proposed paper, and the author’s institutional affiliation, where applica


            The deadline for the submission of abstracts is 31 October.

            Abstracts and applications should be sent to milos.david(zavinac)htf.cuni.cz [ MAIL

            "milos.david(zavinac)htf.cuni.c"] .

            The conference fee for presenters is EUR 40, while students presenting a paper are charged

            EUR 20. Participation as a non-presenting attendee is free of charge.