Date: Saturday November 20, 2021 Time: Lunch Reception, 11:30am-1pm Venue: In Person, TBA (Off-site)
This will be a valuable opportunity for graduate students and emerging scholars to mingle with established experts in Qur’anic studies in a more relaxed setting–with a light lunch in a semi-private dining area.
IQSA is committed to fostering community in Qur’anic studies by supporting students on their path to professional success and encouraging collaboration across generations, all of which are vital to the advancement of knowledge in our field.
Attention all graduate students and early career scholars!
Every year the International Qur’anic Studies Association hosts a Graduate Student Luncheon at the IQSA Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and Society of Biblical Literature (SBL). This event is a valuable opportunity for emerging scholars to mingle with established experts in Qur’anic studies in a more relaxed setting.
In keeping with this year’s new Annual Meeting format, this event will take place virtually as a Graduate Student Roundtable over Zoom tomorrow on December 3, 2020 from 11am to 12pm EST. To participate, visit the SBL Annual Meeting Page and choose Register for the Annual Meeting. Then, complete a New Registration under the Affiliate Members category, and choose International Qur’anic Studies Association when prompted. Then, use the Virtual Meetings Platform to locate and log into the event (P3-112a). This event is free for anyone who has registered for the Annual Meeting.
Participants should be prepared to discuss the following questions:
1. Please provide a brief personal introduction (Name, Title, Affiliation, Reason for Interest in Qur’anic Studies) 2. Mentors—what advice would you give to graduate students and rising academics today? 3. Graduate students and rising scholars—what is your fundamental concern in your field today?
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IQSA is committed to fostering community in Qur’anic studies by supporting students on their path to professional success and encouraging collaboration across generations, all of which are vital to the advancement of knowledge in our field. We hope you join us for this valuably opportunity!
Attention all graduate students and early career scholars!
Every year the International Qur’anic Studies Association hosts a Graduate Student Luncheon at the IQSA Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and Society of Biblical Literature (SBL). This event is a valuable opportunity for emerging scholars to mingle with established experts in Qur’anic studies in a more relaxed setting.
In keeping with this year’s new Annual Meeting format, this event will take place virtually as a Graduate Student Roundtable over Zoom on December 3, 2020 from 11am to 12pm EST. To participate, visit the SBL Annual Meeting Page and choose Register for the Annual Meeting. Then, complete a New Registration under the Affiliate Members category, and choose International Qur’anic Studies Association when prompted. Then, use the Virtual Meetings Platform to find the event and obtain login information. This event is free for anyone who has registered for the Annual Meeting.
In addition, please RSVP at this link so the organizers can get a headcount of participants.
IQSA is committed to fostering community in Qur’anic studies by supporting students on their path to professional success and encouraging collaboration across generations, all of which are vital to the advancement of knowledge in our field. We hope you join us for this valuably opportunity!
The International Qur’anic Studies Association seeks two graduate student assistants for editorial and online help. Assistants will work approximately ten hours per week.
General Qualifications
Be a registered graduate student in Qur’anic Studies or related field; Ph.D. candidates preferred
Commit to the position for a minimum of one calendar year (from time of start)
While assistants are unpaid, they gain valuable relevant experience in academic service, writing, editing, marketing, communications, networking, and volunteering. Work is mostly remote and online, so the 10 hours/week required are “flex hours” that accommodate student schedules. Assistants receive FREE registration to the Annual Meeting in Atlanta, November 2015. As IQSA members, assistants gain free access to member benefits including Review of Qur’anic Research, Qur’an Seminar, JIQSA, job board, and member directory. Assistants are also eligible to receive letters of recommendation for their service and have access to a global network of Qur’anic Studies scholars. IQSA is committed to the professional development of graduate students.
Attend the Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, 20-23 November 2015
Meticulous attention to detail
Expertise in editing academic publications, preferably in Qur’anic Studies or related field
Knowledge of French and German a plus
Expertise in transliteration, style guides, and standard conventions concerning texts in Arabic and at least one additional classical language (e.g. Syriac, Hebrew, Persian, Greek)
Position Duties
Edit proposals and biographies for publication in annual Program Book for Annual Meeting
Edit proposals resulting from the JIQSA Call for Papers
Assist the PRC Chair as needed
Other duties as requested
Graduate Online Assistant
The Online Assistant will work directly with the Executive Assistant and Blog Coordinator, and report to the Executive Director.
Qualifications
Knowledge of Arabic, French, and German a plus
Position Duties
Compile job, fellowship, and other professional opportunities for the IQSA Job Board
Contribute or solicit one blog post per month
Curate links and topics related to Qur’anic Studies to post weekly to Discussion Group
Attention current students and recent graduates! 