Centre suisse islam et société

International Conference “Muslim Chaplaincy. Practice, Research and Recognition”

Switzerland. The Swiss Centre for Islam and Society is organizing an international conference titled “Muslim Chaplaincy: Practices, Research and Recognition” from June 24-26, 2025, at the University of Fribourg.

Practical Information:

  • Location: University of Fribourg, Boulevard de Pérolles 90, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
  • Registration deadline: May 15, 2025
  • Fee: 100 CHF (meals and coffee breaks included)

Description: This conference brings together international researchers and practitioners to explore Muslim chaplaincy in contemporary contexts. It aims to create a dialogue between research and reflective practice around common challenges faced by Muslim chaplains.

Keynote Speakers: Eight internationally renowned speakers, including:

  • Bilal Ansari (Hartford International University)
  • Claire de Galembert (CNRS/ENS Paris-Saclay)
  • Sophie Gilliat-Ray (Cardiff University)
  • Ingrid Mattson (Huron University)

Call for Papers:

  • Academic presentations in parallel sessions
  • Practical workshops
  • Deadline: November 15, 2024

Main Themes:

  • Gender issues
  • Training and professionalization
  • Theological and legal challenges
  • Practical field experiences

Scientific Direction: Under the joint responsibility of the Swiss Centre for Islam and Society and the Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK.

Suisse. Le Centre Suisse Islam et Société organise une conférence internationale intitulée “L’aumônerie musulmane : pratiques, recherche et reconnaissance” »” du 24 au 26 juin 2025 à l’Université de Fribourg.

Informations pratiques :

  • Lieu : Université de Fribourg, Boulevard de Pérolles 90, 1700 Fribourg, Suisse
  • Inscription avant le 15 mai 2025
  • Frais : 100 CHF (repas et pauses-café inclus)

Description : Cette conférence réunit chercheurs et praticiens internationaux pour explorer l’aumônerie musulmane dans les contextes contemporains. Elle vise à créer un dialogue entre recherche et pratique réflexive autour des enjeux communs auxquels font face les aumôniers musulmans.

Intervenants principaux : Huit conférenciers de renommée internationale, dont :

  • Bilal Ansari (Hartford International University)
  • Claire de Galembert (CNRS/ENS Paris-Saclay)
  • Sophie Gilliat-Ray (Cardiff University)
  • Ingrid Mattson (Huron University)

Appel à contributions :

  • Communications scientifiques en sessions parallèles
  • Ateliers pratiques
  • Date limite : 15 novembre 2024

Thématiques principales :

  • Questions de genre
  • Formation et professionnalisation
  • Enjeux théologiques et juridiques
  • Expériences pratiques de terrain

Direction scientifique : Sous la responsabilité conjointe du Centre Suisse Islam et Société et du Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK.

سويسرا. يُنظّم المركز السويسري للإسلام والمجتمع مؤتمراً دولياً بعنوان «الإرشاد الديني المسلم: ممارسات وأبحاث واعتراف» من 24 إلى 26 يونيو 2025 في جامعة فرايبورغ.

معلومات عملية:

  • المكان: جامعة فرايبورغ، Boulevard de Pérolles 90، 1700 فرايبورغ، سويسرا
  • التسجيل قبل 15 مايو 2025
  • الرسوم: 100 فرنك سويسري (تشمل الوجبات واستراحات القهوة)

عرض: يجمع هذا المؤتمر باحثين ومُمارسين دوليين لاستكشاف الإرشاد الديني المسلم في السياقات المعاصرة. يهدف إلى فتح حوار بين البحث والممارسة الانعكاسية حول الرهانات المشتركة التي يواجهها المرشدون الدينيون المسلمون.

المتحدّثون الرئيسون: ثمانية متحدّثين ذوو شهرة دولية، منهم:

  • Bilal Ansari (Hartford International University)
  • Claire de Galembert (CNRS/ENS Paris-Saclay)
  • Sophie Gilliat-Ray (Cardiff University)
  • Ingrid Mattson (Huron University)

الدعوة إلى تقديم المساهمات:

  • مداخلات علمية في جلسات موازية
  • ورشات عمل تطبيقية
  • الأجل الأقصى: 15 نوفمبر 2024

المحاور الرئيسة:

  • مسائل النوع الاجتماعي
  • التكوين والتمهين
  • الرهانات اللاهوتية والقانونية
  • التجارب العملية الميدانية

الإدارة العلمية: تحت الإشراف المشترك للمركز السويسري للإسلام والمجتمع ومركز دراسة الإسلام في المملكة المتحدة.

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