CALL FOR PAPERS

The 16th Annual International Conference on Islamic Studies (AICIS)

Hosted by State Institute of Islamic Studies [IAIN] Raden Intan Lampung
November 1-4, 2016

MAJOR THEME
THE CONTRIBUTION OF INDONESIAN ISLAM TO THE WORLD CIVILIZATION
Indonesian Islam has a long and dynamic history, with rich values, traditions, and
experiences. It is the most populous Muslim country in the world, representing the most
pluralistic and multicultural society. It has been widely acknowledged by many observers as
a society with unique character and is featuring moderate, peaceful and tolerant Islam. It
has proven itself as the melting pot for various ethnic and religious groups and a fertile
ground for the reconciliation between Islam and modernity, Islam and democracy, Islam and
human rights, as well as Islam and multiculturalism. It has sustained unique Islamic
character and identity through long ideological, political, economics, social, cultural, and
religious interaction with monarchism, colonialism, secularism, separatism, and radicalism.
It is in the light of its unique features and rich experiences that Indonesian Islam has
continuously been contributing to the development of national, regional, and global cultures.
At national level, Indonesian Islam has been the main source of Indonesian national
character building. At regional level, particularly in Southeast Asia, Indonesian Islam has
been the main flatform for regional solidarity and cooperation. At global level, Indonesian
Islam has provided the global community with a non-Arab or non Middle Eastern Islam.
Indonesian Islam has a good record in the past, a workable identity for the present, and a
promising features for the future of world civilization.
The contribution of Indonesian Islam to the world civilization needs to be deeply and
thoroughly explored, discussed, conceptualized, and promoted, to develop better
understanding, comprehensive explanation, effective dissemination and accurate prediction
of its history and the future of its contribution to the world civilization. This is to assure
Muslim leaders and their counterparts that Indonesian Islam has the potentials to play
strategic role in mantaining democratization, peace, and harmony, as well as increasing
prosperity at national, regional, and global level. Better understanding of the contribution of
Indonesian Islam to the world civilization will convince the world community that Islamic
values and tradition are among key ingridients for better future of world civilization.
Muslim scholars need to use their best knowledge and expertise to explore various
aspects of Islamic values and traditions that are living in the dynamic history and
development of Indonesian Islam, so that they can provide global communities with better
understanding and explanation of the distinctive features and experiences of Indonesian
Islam. They can convince the world community that Indonesian Islam is part of the solution,
not part of the problems of the contemporary world civilization.

The 16th AICIS is an international academic forum that widely opens and provides
opportunities for observers, researchers, and writers of Indonesia Islam from many
academic instituions in many countries, to introduce, share, and promote their works, in
order to develop strong and relevant references for better understanding and explanation
of the contribution of Indonesian Islam to the world civilization.
Better understanding, comprehensive explanation, and accurate prediction of the
contribution of Indonesian Islam to the world civilization is required for Muslim countries as
well as their counterparts, to develop a better and realistic vision for future agendas,
perspective, and leadership for Indonesian Islam. Such understandings and explanations
will allow Indonesian Muslims and their counterparts to develop equal, proportional, and
beneficial relationship. Better understanding and explanation of the features and
experiences of Indonesian Islam will convince Muslim leaders and communities that
Indonesian Islam can play important role in handling contemporary problems faced by
global community. Such understandings and expalantions will nurture better appreciation
and respect for Indonesian Islam.
Over all, this 16th AICIS is expected to push the development of better research and
careful observation on the legacy of Indonesian Islam and its contribution to various aspects
of the world civilization, in order to strengthen academic interests and attract more academic
attention on the study of Indonesian Islam among national and international scholars.

SUB-THEMES
Papers submitted to the 16th AICIS may focus on specific issues related to the following
sub-themes:
1. The Contemporary Development of Islamic Thoughts (on the Qur'an, Hadiths,
theology, jurisprudence, philosophy, and sufism).
2. The Dynamics of Islamic Institutions (in the areas of education, court, philanthropy,
humanitarian, economics, civil society, religious organizations, and mass
organizations).
3. The Heritage of Islamic Tradition (in the light of local wisdom, religious and ethnic
diversities, manuscripts, and literature).
4. The Interface between Islam and Globalization (with regard to radicalism, terrorism,
democracy, gender, human rights, multiculturalism, and environment).
5. Islam, Science, and Technology (in relation to the concept of knowledge integration,
philosophical and practical relevance, technological innovation, local wisdom, and
technological applications for living).
6. Area Studies (with special attention on Islam in Malay world, Islam as Majority in the
Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, and Islam as Minority in
Europe, America, Australia and Asia).
PAPER REQUIREMENTS
Paper submitted for the 16th AICIS 2016 will be considered only if it fulfills the following
requirements:
1. An original work based on research that has not been presented in previous AICIS or
other conferences and or published in any scientific journals.

2. Written in English or Arabic or Bahasa on A4 paper, using MS Word Format with Times
New Roman font, size 12 and 1.5 space. Please note that paper written in English or
Arabic will be prioritized.
3. Consisting of the following six elements:
a. Front page (Cover page);
b. Table of content;
c. Abstract with 150 words maximum;
d. The main body with 20 pages maximum (including acknowledgment if any);
e. References (using 6th Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association); and
f. Autobiography (a brief biographical statement of 100-150 words including current
publications).
4. Paper supported by written verification and recomendation by a research institution or
research center will be prioritized.
5. Paper based on a research report with special achivement will be prioritized.
6. Written by one or more than one writers. Please note that only one (main) writer will be
invited for presentation. Other writers can come to the 16th AICIS with their own
expenses.
7. Submissions must be in electronic form through the Online Conference Paper
Submission Form (https://aicis.radenintan.ac.id/submission/) within period of paper
submission.
8. All submitted papers will be peer reviewed and the accepted will be presented at the
Conference. The Committee will bear the travel and accommodation expenses for
selected presenters only.
REGISTRATION
1. After notification of acceptance, all participants, including presenters and delegations,
should conduct an online registration to confirm their participation.
2. The registration includes, inter alia, flight arrival time, information on visa requirements
(for overseas participants only), and hotel booking (for delegations and participants).
3. On arrival in Bandar Lampung, participants are requested to proceed to the 16th AICIS
Onsite Registration Desk (venue coming soon) as soon as possible to complete their
registration and obtain their seminar kit.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Paper Submission Deadline

Notification of Acceptance
Registration Deadline
Conference Dates

: July 30, 2016

: September 1, 2016
: October 1, 2016
: November 1-4, 2016

SECRETARIAT / INFORMATION CENTRE

IAIN Raden Intan Lampung: Jalan Letkol. Endro Suratmin, Sukarame, Bandar Lampung,
Indonesia Postal Code: 35131 Phone: (0721) 780887 Fax: (0721) 780422
Contact Persons: Dr. Muhammad Zain, M.Ag (+6281280015175); Prof. Wan Jamaluddin,
PhD (+6281311269975); Kamran, Lc, M.S.I (+6281272307456).
Email: aicis2016@radenintan.ac.id
Website: https://aicis.radenintan.ac.id