„The future of Islamic theology and religious education within the European region between the priorities of science, politics and society"

For this purpose the Department of Islamic-Theological Studies of the University of Vienna is holding an international conference on 27th and 28th January 2019 with the title “The future of Islamic theology and religious education within the European region between the priorities of science, politics and society“

The intention of the conference is:
1. to analyze and determine the current status of Islamic theology and religious education. Building on this,
2. to give an insight into future developments and
3. to discuss its location within science, politics and society as well as
4. to strengthen and expand the existing cooperative relationships in teaching and research.

Scientists from 16 locations of Islamic theology and religious education across Europe will participate in the conference. The representatives have the opportunity to present the actual situation of their fields or departments with respect to research, teaching, third missions and future prospects in the above-mentioned scope of research. The aim of the conference is to exchange one's experiences and ideas, to address the remaining problems and challenges and, last but not least, give an insight into possible concerns and solutions.
The exchange of knowledge and experiences is essential for the establishment process of Islamic Theology. The analysis of the expectations of society, science and politics will play a decisive role in the course of this conference.
The sustainability and future of Islamic theology and religious education finally depends on the extent Islamic theology and religious education will originate from and develop out of the midst of the academic disciplines and circles as well as society, thereby lending the subject its own unique voice.