Muslim Identities
The AMSS 35th Annual Conference, held from 27-29 October 2006 and cosponsored by Hartford Seminary’s Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, analyzed “Muslim Identities: Shifting Boundaries and Dialogues.” Welcoming and introductory remarks were presented by Seminary...
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International Institute of Islamic Thought
2007
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Sumario: | The AMSS 35th Annual Conference, held from 27-29 October 2006 and
cosponsored by Hartford Seminary’s Macdonald Center for the Study of
Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, analyzed “Muslim Identities: Shifting
Boundaries and Dialogues.” Welcoming and introductory remarks were
presented by Seminary President Dr. Heidi Hadsell, Program Chair Dr. Jane
I. Smith (co-director, Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and
Christian-Muslim Relations), and AMSS President Dr. Rafik Beekun.
Many regular participants mentioned how they look forward to the collegial
atmosphere. In fact, as the majority of presenters were Ph.D. candidates,
Program Chair Smith stated that “often at academic meetings like this
one, younger scholars listen while the more experienced ones dominate the
conversation. … This conference displayed a seriousness of interchange
among the participants and an appreciation of the contributions of everyone.”
Friday’s three panel sessions explored the engagement of Muslim discourses
and institutions with democracy and political transitions in Iran, ...
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