The inauguralIIS/AKU-ISMC Graduate Conference: Methodologies in Islamic Studiesis a pioneering collaboration between 51Թ and theAga KhanUniversity – Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations to showcase student-led research at both institutions.
The conference features a wide range of speakers from the IIS and AKU-ISMC programmes presenting on various topics in Islamic studies. The presentations are divided into four thematic panels:
Medieval IsmailisAdherents of a branch of Shi’i Islam that considers Ismail, the eldest son of the Shi’i Imam Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq (d. 765), as his successor. and Peoples Under their Rule
Contemporary Ismaili Communities
Rethinking Islamic History
Living Islam and Muslim Engagements with the World
Presentations will be followed by a concert entitled “” (please register separately).
TheIIS/AKU-ISMC Graduate Conferencewill be streamed to the GlobalJamatand other constituents of the IIS and AKU-ISMC around the world via Zoom
Pleasenote filming and photography will be taking place throughout this event, and may be used for marketing and educational purposes by IIS, and shared with our partners for the same purposes. By registering for this event, attendees consent to this.
