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FIRST ISTAC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ISLAMIC SCIENCE AND THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
“Islamic Science in Contemporary Education”
1. BACKGROUND
ISTAC is organizing its “First ISTAC International Conference on Islamic Science and the Contemporary World” scheduled to be held from 9th until 10th January 2008 (Wednesday – Thursday) at ISTAC, Damansara Campus. Following the 2006 International Conference on Ibn Khaldun, this conference on Islamic Science is part of an ongoing series of ISTAC international conferences on past leading thinkers, contributors and general thoughts on Islamic civilization with the view of making them better known and appreciated in the contemporary world.
The first event in this series was an international conference on al-Ghazali in 2002 and the second was Ibn Khaldun in November, 2006. In light of its theme on “Islamic Science in Contemporary Education”, the Conference intends to highlight sub-areas such as:
(i) The Formation of the Scientific Mind in Classical Islamic Civilization
(ii) The Impact of Modern Western Science and Technology on the Muslim World
(iii) Towards Making the Islamic Scientific Worldview Relevant to Contemporary Science Education.
Speakers are invited from all over the world, including leading philosophers of science from local institutions, i.e. IPTS and IPTA, government agencies, ministries, embassies and as well as international institutions/universities. At least 18 speakers are expected to deliver presentations throughout the conference.
2. OBJECTIVES
i. Develop a better understanding for various dimensions of the classical Islamic intellectual legacy through studies of classical philosophies of Islamic Science;
ii. To bring about a better appreciation of the philosophical, scientific and methodological nature of Islamic Science;
iii. Discerning the significance of Islamic philosophy of science, education and thought in the contemporary world.
iv. To expand the horizons of Islamic Science in order to make room for all and to draw more adequately on its philosophical contributions.
v. To rethink the nature and objectives of education within the framework of Southeast Asia.
vi. To provide a platform for an exchange of ideas among scholars and academics
vii. To expose scholars, members and students of the University to serious, scholarly and intellectual discourses
viii. To publish the proceedings of the conference
3. SUB-AREAS OF THE CONFERENCE
The details of sub-areas and suggested papers of the conference are as follows:
(i) The formation of the Scientific Mind in Classical Islamic Civilization
1. The Relationships between Religion and Science
2. Continuity and Change in the history of Islamic Science
3. The Formation of the Islamic Scientific Mind: A Case of Muslim intellectuals and scholars
4. Curricula for the Education of Muslim Scientists
5. The Islamic Scientific Institutions during Islam’s Classical Period: Observatories, Hospitals, Colleges etc.
6. Science as a Profession in Classical Islam (i.e. Physicians, Navigator etc.)
7. Various Universal Figures in Islamic Scientific Enterprises
8. Patronization in Islamic Science
9. The Decline of Classical Islamic Science
(ii) The Impact of Modern Western Science and Technology on the Muslim World
1. The Secularization of Science
2. The Impact of Colonial Educational Policies and Curricula on Science Education in Muslim World
3. Muslim Responses to Modern Science & Technology
(iii) Towards Making the Islamic Scientific Worldview Relevant to Contemporary Science Education
1. Re-Formulation of Scientific Educational Policies in the Modern Muslim World
2. Roles of Governments, Private Sectors and the Media
3. Muslim Scientific Education and the Contemporary World Order
4. CONTENT OF PROGRAMME
SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMME
(Subject to change)
DAY 1: 9/1/2008 (Wednesday)
8.00 – 9.00 am : Registration and Arrival of Guests
9.00 – 10.00 am : Special Address & Official Opening of Conference
by YAB Minister of Higher Education,
Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia
11.00 – 1.00 pm : Keynote Speaker I
Session I (3 papers)
1.00 – 2.30 pm : Lunch & Congregational Zuhr
2.30 – 4.30 pm : Session II (5 papers)
4.30 – 5.00 pm : Tea Break
5.00 pm : End of Day 1
8.15 – 10.00 pm : Dinner for Speakers & Committee members
DAY 2: 10/1/2007 (Thursday)
9.00 – 10.00 am : Keynote Speaker II
Session III (3 papers)
10.00 – 10.30 am : Tea Break
10.30 – 1.00 pm : Session IV (5 papers)
1.00 – 2.30 pm : Lunch & Congregational Zuhr
2.30 – 4.30 pm : Session V (4 papers)
4.30 – 5.00 pm : Tea Break
5.00 – 6.00 pm : Official Closing by YB Deputy Minister of
Finance II, Ministry of Finance of Malaysia
* Total Presenters: 20 presenters
*Note: The Details of the Opening and Closing Ceremony are as follows:
OPENING CEREMONY (8.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.):
8.00 a.m – 9.00 a.m : Registration (Main Hall, ISTAC)
9.00 a.m – 9.50 a.m : Recitation of Holy Al-Qur’an and Du’a
Welcoming Address by:
Y.B. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Sanusi bin Junid
President of IIUM
Special Address & Official Opening of Conference by:
by Y.A.B. Dato’ Mustapa bin Mohamed,
Minister of Higher Education,
Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia
9.50 a.m – 10.00 a.m : Book-Launching Ceremony
i. “Science in Islam and the West” by Prof. Dr. Cemil Akdogan
ii. “Agama dan Sains Moden” by Assoc. Dr. Baharudin Ahmad
10.00 a.m – 11.00 a.m : Tea Break
CLOSING CEREMONY (4.30 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.)
4.30 p.m – 5.00 p.m : Arrival of guests (Main Hall, ISTAC)
5.00 p.m – 6.00 p.m : Speech by Rector, International Islamic University Malaysia
Closing Address of Conference by:
Y.B. Dato’ Dr. Awang Adek bin Hussin,
Deputy Minister of Finance II,
Ministry of Finance of Malaysia
Recitation of Du’a
6.00 p.m : Disperse
5. ORGANISING COMMITTEE
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NO. |
POSITION/ COMMITTEE |
NAME |
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1. |
Advisor |
Prof. Ibrahim M. Zein, Dean of ISTAC |
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2. |
Chairman/ Head of Information Sub-Committee |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Baharudin Ahmad |
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3. |
Secretary Head of Usherer/Reception |
Br. Suhaili Hj. Mat Deli Hjh. Normala Harun |
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4. |
Head of Finance Sub-Committee |
Sheykh Muhammad Uthman el-Muhammady |
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5. |
Head of Programme Sub-Committee |
Prof. Dr. Cemil Akdogan |
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6. |
Head of Transportation Sub-Committee |
Br. Ahamad Faosy Ogunbado |
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4. |
Head of Reception & Hospitality Sub-Committee |
Dr. Suleiman M.H. Boayo |
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7. |
Head of Accommodation Sub-Committee |
Sr. Noormaizah Mokhtar |
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8. |
Head of Technical Sub-Committee |
Br. Izwanriza Mohamed Zawawi |
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9. |
Head of Rapporteur Sub-Committee |
Prof. Dr. Muddathir Abdel Rahim |
6. FEES STRUCTURE
The structure fee is as follows:
§ Local Participants : RM 400.00
§ International Participants : USD 300.00
§ Students (local or international) : RM 100.00
* IIUM Staff is entitled for a special rate at only RM 200 per person.
Prepared by:
SUHAILI HJ. MAT DELI
Secretary of the Conference
ISTAC, IIUM
