Research
Research at ISMC concentrates on issues
critical to all contemporary societies. In particular, it focuses on
issues that remain relatively unexplored within Muslim contexts. The
Institute brings together scholars from around the world through its
workshops, conferences and fellowships programme.
ISMC is currently inviting expressions of interest to support applications for the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships. The deadline is 29 September 2017 at 12 noon. For further information, click here.
Research Themes
The Institute concentrates on two interconnected research themes:
The Construction of Knowledge about Muslim Societies and Cultures:
Building on contemporary work in the sociology of knowledge,
historiography, education theory and other fields, the Institute seeks
to examine the ways that knowledge about Muslim cultures and societies
is created, negotiated and legitimized, and the diverse effects of this
knowledge in social, political and educational realms.
Research Projects
Governance for the Public Good in Muslim Contexts
: This programme aims to critically assess current thinking on governance
in relation to Muslim contexts. It seeks to explore the deeply rooted
religious and cultural sensitivities prevalent in matters of governance.
By generating outputs accessible to wider audiences, the project is
committed to encouraging healthy and informed debate among scholars and
the public alike.
