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| Egyptian Sufi Leaders Visit IIIT |
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 Eight prominent religious leaders from Egypt representing eight different religious sects visited IIIT on May 6, 2008. The delegation came to the US as part of the State Department International Visitor Program entitled "Religion and Society: A Dialogue" with the purpose of promoting mutual understanding of the role of religion in society, the relationship of church and State, the American Muslim community, its institutions, and the status of other religious groups in the US. More...
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Latest News
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| After 20 Years of Service IIIT Employee Retires |  IIIT staff and directors, joined by their counterparts at Sterling Management Group, gathered on April 25, 2008 to recognize and thank Mr. Akbar Ali Mir for 20 years of service. Akbar Mir has decided to retire at the end of April and spend time with family and to enjoy his grandchildren. He has worked dedicatedly and diligently with several directors in different departments during the past twenty years, first at Marjac Investments and then at IIIT.
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| | | Filipino, Thai and Indonesian Scholars Visit IIIT | 
As part of the State Department's International Visistor Program entitled "Religion and Society: A Dialogue," two delegations of religious scholars and unviersity professors visited IIIT on April 17 and April 18, 2008. |
| | | Dr. Barzinji and Lebanese Prime Minister Discuss IIIT's University Project |  In its mission to promote quality education, IIIT has purchased land in the Northern Province of Lebanon to establish a much needed university. Last month, Dr. Jamal Barzinji, Vice-President of IIIT, met with his Excellency Mr. Fouad al Sinyora, the Prime Minister of Lebanon, who strongly supports this project. |
| | | Overcoming Dichotomy: Transformation of Islamic Studies in Universities in Indonesia | Dr. Zaid Abidin Bagir, Director of the Graduate Program at the Center for Religious and Cross-cultural studies at Gajah Made University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, delivered a lecture at IIIT headquarters on Thursday April 3, 2008. The lecture was on the transformation of Islamic State Universities in Indonesia. |
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Upcoming Events
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| ICRD to Hold 2nd Faith in Action Award Dinner |
Jun 5 2008 6:30PM
Location: International Center for Religion & Diplomacy |
The International Center for Religion and Diplomacy (ICRD) will hold its annual Faith in Action Award Dinner on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at the Evermay Estate in Georgetown.
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| IIIT France Publishes New Books for 2008 |
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IIIT France has released its 2008 publications. These are:
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Pluralisme et Reconnaissance
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Islamophobie dans le monde moderne
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Le problème de la méthodologie dans la pensée islamique
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Oumma, la communauté charismatique
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IIIT Rising Scholars Program Launched
Open for New Applications
Greater Washington Area undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply to qualify as IIIT Rising Scholars. For details, visit www.fairfaxi.net and click on Rising Scholars.
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IIIT Rising Scholars Program Launched
Open for New Applications
Greater Washington Area undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply to qualify as IIIT Rising Scholars. For details, visit www.fairfaxi.net and click on Rising Scholars.
 New term starts in January. Write to admissions@fairfaxi.net or call 703-478-9222 about courses in Seerah and Islamic History, Islamic Civilization, Islamic Education Basics, Islamic Wealth Management, Non-Profit Management, Qur'anic Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2008 / July 1 through August 28
Senior undergraduate / graduate students
majoring in humanities / social sciences may apply.
Click for details.
IIIT Summer Institute for Scholars
IIIT's Summer Institute for Scholars will convene between July 15-August 15, 2008. For more details click here.
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