We are pleased to announce April's Article of the Month
"From Sectarian to Holistic - The Practice of Meditation in Modern Japan" by Dr. Greg Wilkinson and Dr. Mauro Properzi.
This article will be made open-access and available to anyone to download through the end of the month.
Call for Peer Reviewers
All articles submitted to a Common Ground journal undergo a process of anonymous peer review. Our innovative review process requires reviewers to evaluate articles according to five criteria and provide both numerical scores and narrative feedback. We rely on prospective journal authors and qualified volunteers to serve as peer reviewers, and we acknowledge their important contributions as Associate Editors. If you are interested in peer reviewing articles, please submit your CV and a brief description of your areas of interest and expertise to support@religioninsociety.com.
Conference News
Announcing New Advisory Board Member, Dr. Recep Dogan
We are please to announce Dr. Recep Dogan as the newest member of the Religion in Society Advisory Board member. Dr. Dogan is a prominent Muslim scholar, prolific author and a respected community activist in Australia. Dr. Dogan completed his PhD in the Islamic Studies Department, Philosophy of Religion at University of Ankara. From 1999-2003, Dr. Dogan undertook private study of Islamic Sciences with the world renowned Muslim Scholar, M. Fethullah Gulen, who is the founder of 'Hizmet', a global peace and education movement. Dr. Dogan was the Imam of the Tolerance Foundation in California USA from 2004 to 2011. Dr. Dogan gives lectures on the following topics at Charles Sturt University, Islamic Studies; Sīrah (the life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh); Core Islamic Sciences; Uṣūl Tafsir (The Methodology of Qur’anic Exegeses); Uṣūl Hadith (The Methodology of Prophetic Traditions); Islamic Jurisprudence (from Hanafi Perspective); Uṣūl al-Fiqh (The Methodology of Islamic Law); Kalām (Islamic Theology). Dr. Dogan is also the Muslim Chaplain for Charles Sturt University.
Sixth International Conference Concludes
The 2016 International Conference on Religion & Spirituality in Society concluded successfully, with more than 100 scholars and professionals representing more than 23 countries in attendance. Thank you to all the delegates who participated. Our 2016 conference was proudly hosted at the Catholic University of America. Please take a moment to read through the final conference program.
Graduate Scholar Applications
Graduate Scholar Applications Now Being Accepted for the 2017 Religion in Society Conference
For each conference, a small number of Graduate Scholar Awards are given to outstanding graduate students who have an active academic interest in the conference area. Graduate Scholars perform a critical role in the conference by chairing the parallel sessions, providing technical assistance in the sessions, participating in Talking Circles, and presenting their own research papers. The Award with its accompanying responsibilities provides a strong professional development opportunity for graduate students at this stage in their academic careers. Meeting experts in the field, interacting with colleagues from other parts of the world, and creating networks and friendships are all additional benefits of this Award.
Graduate Scholars are entitled to a waived conference registration fee and are given special recognition during the conference proceedings. Recipients must be available on-site the day prior to the conference (for orientation and training) and throughout the conference.
The application deadline to apply for the 2017 Graduate Scholar Award is 17 December 2017. To apply, please click here to download the application form and follow the instructions for submission.
We are please to announce Dr. Recep Dogan as the newest member of the Religion in Society Advisory Board member. Dr. Dogan is a prominent Muslim scholar, prolific author and a respected community activist in Australia. Dr. Dogan completed his PhD in the Islamic Studies Department, Philosophy of Religion at University of Ankara. From 1999-2003, Dr. Dogan undertook private study of Islamic Sciences with the world renowned Muslim Scholar, M. Fethullah Gulen, who is the founder of 'Hizmet', a global peace and education movement. Dr. Dogan was the Imam of the Tolerance Foundation in California USA from 2004 to 2011. Dr. Dogan gives lectures on the following topics at Charles Sturt University, Islamic Studies; Sīrah (the life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh); Core Islamic Sciences; Uṣūl Tafsir (The Methodology of Qur’anic Exegeses); Uṣūl Hadith (The Methodology of Prophetic Traditions); Islamic Jurisprudence (from Hanafi Perspective); Uṣūl al-Fiqh (The Methodology of Islamic Law); Kalām (Islamic Theology). Dr. Dogan is also the Muslim Chaplain for Charles Sturt University.
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