Call for Papers • An Annual Islamic Studies Conference
What does it mean to live well in the 21st century in accordance with Islamic ideas and ideals?
Date: 1 May 2027
Abstract submission deadline: 20 November 2026
Location: The Islamic College, London, UK (in-person)
The 21st century has ushered in both old and new challenges. This conference seeks to explore how these challenges might be met in an Islamic framework.
Possible topics include but are not limited to:
- Artificial intelligence
- The environment
- Social media
- Religion and science
- Capitalism and economic structures
- Socioeconomic inequity
- Biotechnology
- Geopolitical instability
- Global health
- Globalisation
- Changing social mores
- Oligarchy
- Family ties
- Education
- Raising the younger generation
- Faith and secularism
- Sectarianism and ideological strife
- Islamic futurisms
- Newer trends in Islamic thought
Questions? Contact conference@islamic-college.ac.uk.
