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SUMMARY:Conference: AI Methodologies and Applications in Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies\, Kuwait University\, February 4–5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nDate: February 4-5\, 2026\nVenue: Global Studies Centre\, Gulf University for Science and Technology\, Kuwait \nThe new age of artificial intelligence (AI) presents many opportunities and challenges to methodology in all disciplines of Social Sciences and Humanities including in Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies. AI technologies\, such as data analysis\, machine learning\, and natural language processing\, can uncover hidden patterns\, automate repetitive tasks\, and provide deeper insights into the topic of study. \nHowever\, these benefits also come with some significant ethical challenges such as concerns about data privacy\, algorithmic bias\, and human responsibility and accountability in the use and application of AI technologies. This research conference is focused on the use and application of AI in the methodology of all disciplines of Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies broadly defined. \nOverarching questions to be addressed include: What is the difference between the types of uses of AI: are some more acceptable than others? Are there some fields in which the use of AI presents huge opportunities and others in which it causes major issues? Can we speak of AI in terms of being a “net-good” in Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies? \nConference themes include but are not limited to the following: \n\nOpportunities/Challenges/Ethics in incorporating AI in the methodology of the Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines including in Islamic Philosophy\, History\, Religious Studies\, Literature\, Anthropology\, Theology\, Sociology\, Communications.\nSpecific Social Sciences or Humanities research projects or applications with significant use of AI or other digital technologies in Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies.\nAI applications in religious law\, textual commentary and prophetic traditions.\nAI applications in the cultural heritage of the Middle East and Islamic World.\n\nConfirmed Keynote Speakers \n\nDavid Wrisley\, Professor of Digital Humanities\, New York University Abu Dhabi\nShoaib Malik\, Lecturer in Science and Religion\, University of Edinburgh\n\nLimited travel funding may be available for graduate students\, post-doctoral fellows and faculty from low-income countries and institutions. We aim to publish the revised papers as articles/chapters in either a refereed special issue of a journal or as an edited volume. \nEmail questions to both Dr. Ismail Lala (Lala.I@gust.edu.kw) and Dr. Jennifer Lofkrantz (Lofkrantz.J@gust.edu.kw).
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/conference-ai-methodologies-and-applications-in-middle-eastern-and-islamic-world-studies-kuwait-university-february-4-5-2026/
CATEGORIES:conferences and workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T080000
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SUMMARY:Conference: Faith\, Values\, and the Rule of Law—An Interdisciplinary Conference\, Seton Hall University School of Law\,  November 1\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:From the Organizers: \nThe Program on Faith\, Values\, and the Rule of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law is pleased to announce its inaugural academic conference to occur on February 4–5 at the Law School’s Newark\, New Jersey campus. \nThe American Bar Association defines the “rule of law” as a set of principles under which “no one is above the law\, everyone is treated equally under the law\, everyone is held accountable to the same laws\, there are clear and fair processes for enforcing laws\, there is an independent judiciary\, and human rights are guaranteed for all.” (ABA Rule of Law page.) In the United States and around the world these principles are now under serious threat. \nThe concept of the rule of law is often considered a product of modern liberalism.  Its historical and ethical roots\, however\, run much deeper. The world’s great religious\, theological\, and philosophical traditions have all contributed to the understanding of justice and human dignity that underpins modern rule of law principles. Indeed\, it might be that any meaningful concept of the rule of law finally implicates theistic\, or at least transcendent\, perspectives. \nPerhaps a recovery of these often-buried perspectives is what our present moment of crisis requires. At the same time\, any such recovery must proceed critically\, with proper concern for the ways in which religious traditions have also contributed to systemic injustices\, and with attention to the requirements of peaceable community in a multi-religious world. What can the traditions of various forms of Judaism\, Christianity\, Islam\, Hinduism\, and other religions and philosophies offer in response to global trends towards aggressive nationalism and authoritarianism? How can religious believers promote a rule of law framework when their institutions and communities are being swallowed by distortions and disinformation\, as is the case\, for example\, with American Christian Nationalism? Can religious communities in conflict dialogue fruitfully about rule of law principles? How might theologies and traditions develop when they have been complicit in cycles of oppression and violence? \nWe seek contributions from scholars in law\, theology\, religious studies\, philosophy\, political science\, international affairs\, history\, literature\, ethics\, and related disciplines for a robust conversation on these themes.  We are looking for broad conceptual engagement along with proposals for practical interventions. Contributions relating to legal issues surrounding religious liberty and religious establishment or non-establishment will be considered\, but interpretation of the U.S. Constitution’s religion clauses is not the focus of the conference. \nTo submit an abstract for consideration\, please use this form.  The deadline for consideration is November 1\, 2025. Limited travel funding is available and can be requested through the abstract submission form. There is no publication requirement\, although we may seek a suitable venue for publication of selected papers. If you have any questions\, please contact Brett Canaval\, Administrative Director of the Program on Faith\, Values\, and the Rule of Law\, at brett.canaval@shu.edu. \nAbout the Program on Faith\, Values and the Rule of Law (FVRoL) at\nSeton Hall University Law School \nDo law\, justice and love relate to each other?  What is a good society?  Is there something beyond what we think of as the material world – the gods\, God\, spiritual truths\, transcendent purpose\, the Good – that should shape our understanding and practice of “law?”  How do the laws\, institutions\, norms\, and political discourses of our times – in what philosopher Charles Taylor famously described as a “secular age” – relate to religious histories that are often only dimly remembered in Anglo-American and European contexts?[1]  Is it even possible to speak about the “rule of law” beyond the mere exercise of power? \nThese are pressing questions in a time when it seems basic civility and decency have been abandoned.  But they are not new questions – in fact\, they are as old as humanity itself.  The Program on Faith\, Values\, and the Rule of Law was established to provide a forum for scholars\, students\, faith communities\, and practitioners in law\, ministry\, and policy to discuss these enduring themes. \nFVRoL was founded at Seton Hall University Law School by Prof. David W. Opderbeck in collaboration with Seton Hall University’s Institute of Judaeo-Christian Studies and Center for Catholic Studies.  Trained in both law and theology\, Prof. Opderbeck is author of numerous scholarly articles and three books: Faithful Exchange: The Economy as It’s Meant to Be (Minneapolis: Fortress Press 2025); The End of the Law?  Law\, Theology\, and Neuroscience (Eugene: Wipf & Stock / Cascade 2021); and Law and Theology:  Classic Questions and Contemporary Perspectives (Minneapolis: Fortress Press 2019). \n\n\n\n\n\n[1] Charles Taylor\, A Secular Age (Cambridge: Belknap Press 2018).
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/conference-faith-values-and-the-rule-of-law-an-interdisciplinary-conference-seton-hall-university-school-of-law-november-1-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T181500
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Middle East Beyond Borders—Chris Rominger\, “Sea Changes: Trans-Mediterranean Lives and Networks at the Turn of the 20th Century\,” February 9\, 2026 @ 6:15pm
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Chris Rominger (Social Studies)\, “Sea Changes: Trans-Mediterranean Lives and Networks at the Turn of the 20th Century.” Professor Adam Mestyan (NELC) will respond. \nWe will be meeting from 6:15-7:30pm in the Finnegan Room (Barker 403) and dinner will be provided. See event flyer for more info and to RSVP. \nThe Middle East Beyond Borders (MEBB) workshop aims to foster an interdisciplinary community of scholars working on the past and present of the Middle East. It takes as its founding premise the idea that the “Middle East” as an object of inquiry must fundamentally engage notions of boundaries\, mobility\, and transformation. Our goal is to offer a platform for collaboration and discussion to all Middle East scholars at Harvard across a wide range of academic fields and disciplines. To date\, our community has welcomed scholars from NELC\, History\, Middle Eastern Studies\, Anthropology\, the Study of Religion\, Law\, Art and Architecture\, and more. During meetings\, we typically workshop a polished dissertation chapter or prospectuses from graduate students.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/workshop-middle-east-beyond-borders-chris-rominger-sea-changes-trans-mediterranean-lives-and-networks-at-the-turn-of-the-20th-century-february-9-2026-615pm/
CATEGORIES:conferences and workshops,Harvard Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T191500
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Middle East Beyond Borders—Giovanni DiRusso\, “The Textual Tradition of the Arabic Apocalypse of Peter: Variance and Adaptation in a Christian Arabic Apocalypse\,” February 23\, 2026 @ 7:15pm
DESCRIPTION:Giovanni DiRusso (CSR)\, “The Textual Tradition of the Arabic Apocalypse of Peter: Variance and Adaptation in a Christian Arabic Apocalypse.” Oana Capatina (CSR) will respond. \nWe will be meeting from 7:15-8:30pm in the Finnegan Room (Barker 403) and dinner will be provided. See event flyer for more info and to RSVP. \nThe Middle East Beyond Borders (MEBB) workshop aims to foster an interdisciplinary community of scholars working on the past and present of the Middle East. It takes as its founding premise the idea that the “Middle East” as an object of inquiry must fundamentally engage notions of boundaries\, mobility\, and transformation. Our goal is to offer a platform for collaboration and discussion to all Middle East scholars at Harvard across a wide range of academic fields and disciplines. To date\, our community has welcomed scholars from NELC\, History\, Middle Eastern Studies\, Anthropology\, the Study of Religion\, Law\, Art and Architecture\, and more. During meetings\, we typically workshop a polished dissertation chapter or prospectuses from graduate students.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/workshop-middle-east-beyond-borders-giovanni-dirusso-the-textual-tradition-of-the-arabic-apocalypse-of-peter-variance-and-adaptation-in-a-christian-arabic-apocalypse-febr/
CATEGORIES:conferences and workshops,Harvard Events
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SUMMARY:Call for Proposals: UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies Graduate Student Colloquium: The Visual Culture of Algeria Through Exchange\, Circulation\, and Global Networks\, February 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies \nCall for Proposals for a Graduate Student Colloquium: The Visual Culture of Algeria Through Exchange\, Circulation\, and Global Networks \nWe invite papers addressing a wide range of visual-material practice\, periods\, and methodological approaches that examine questions of exchange\, circulation\, and networks. The colloquium is organized by Ava Hess (Art History)\, Yubai Shi (Art History)\, and Sarp Tanridag (Architecture and Urban Design). \nThis one-day hybrid colloquium will bring together early-career scholars working on the visual culture of Algeria from the Ottoman period to the present. It focuses on the movement of artists\, artworks\, materials\, and ideas across local\, regional\, and global networks\, situating Algerian visual culture as a site of innovation\, negotiation\, and exchange. Rather than treat the French invasion of Algiers in 1830 as a definitive point of rupture\, the colloquium invites contributions that emphasize continuities and transformations in artistic production over time\, cutting across conventional precolonial/colonial/postcolonial divisions. \nA central aim of the colloquium is to rethink dominant narratives of Algerian (and broader Maghribi) modernism. The growing interest in Algerian modern art and architecture often remains limited by national or colonial temporal frameworks. While colonial histories remain central to understanding nineteenth- and twentieth-century Algeria\, recent scholarship reminds us that colonialism alone cannot account for the complexity of North African cultural production. Here\, we will investigate the circulations and exchanges that have shaped artistic practice and visual culture across beylical\, colonial\, post-independence\, and contemporary periods\, while also attending to practices and media that have been marginalized in standard accounts of modernism.\n \nWe encourage papers that propose new ways of writing Algerian art history and visual culture—for example\, moving beyond rupture-based temporal models\, colonial or nationalist canons\, and conventional medium-bound studies. We are especially interested in work that treats circulation (of objects\, materials\, techniques\, or ideas) and networks (institutional or independent\, regional or transnational) as methodological tools for rethinking periodization\, media hierarchies\, and artistic agency. \nThe colloquium is committed to fostering dialogue among graduate students and early-career scholars based in Algeria\, the United States\, and other parts of the MENA region. The event will be held in a hybrid format (in person and via Zoom) to accommodate participants facing visa constraints\, travel funding limitations\, or other access needs. We invite papers addressing a wide range of visual-material practice\, periods\, and methodological approaches that examine questions of exchange\, circulation\, and networks. Possible topics include\, but are not limited to: \n\nTransregional circulation of artists\, artworks\, or materials\nNetworks of artistic education and training (e.g. academies\, workshops\, or organizations)\nThe impact of beylical\, colonial\, and national transitions on visual and material cultures\nAlternative histories of media\, such as painting\, print\, or photography\, and practices such as miniature painting\, calligraphy\, or architecture\nTrans-Saharan\, Maghrib–Mashreq\, Mediterranean\, or Global South exchanges\nAlgeria’s role in Third Worldist\, socialist\, or non-aligned cultural networks and solidarity movements\nNon-French orientalisms and alternative imperial or post-imperial visual regimes\nForms of “popular” art\nDiasporic artistic production\nLocal or alternative archival practices\n\nThe colloquium will take place in English \nSubmission details \nPlease submit an abstract in English of no more than 300 words\, a one-line biographical statement\, and a CV via the submission link by February 27\, 2026. Applicants will be notified within one week of the deadline.\n\nTravel support \nTo support in-person participation\, limited travel reimbursement is available for up to three (3) international presenters traveling from overseas and one (1) domestic presenter. Travel support is contingent on the presenter securing a visa in time to travel (where applicable) and on the availability of funds. Presenters who are unable to attend in person due to visa or travel constraints will be fully accommodated as remote participants via Zoom. To be considered for travel support\, please indicate your need in the submission form.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-proposals-ucla-center-for-near-eastern-studies-graduate-student-colloquium-the-visual-culture-of-algeria-through-exchange-circulation-and-global-networks-february-27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Call for papers,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Opportunities
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