The city of Kairouan, Tunisia, will host the fifth international symposium on "Transformations in Kalam Science in the Middle and Late Ages: Paths, Patterns, and Cognitive Geography" on November 2-3, 2026. The event will take place at the Higher Institute of Islamic Sciences in Kairouan. This symposium is part of the second season of a series of international specialized conferences titled "Islamic Knowledge: Multiple Contextual Views."
The symposium aims to explore the transformations that Kalam science underwent during the middle and late ages by studying its paths, intellectual and cognitive patterns, as well as its cognitive geography and diverse contexts. The event is organized by the Numa Center for Studies and Research in Morocco and the Higher Institute of Islamic Sciences in Kairouan, in cooperation with the Center for Islamic Studies in Kairouan and the Higher Institute for Islamic Civilization in Tunisia.
The symposium has been organized under the supervision of the University of Ez-Zitouna in Tunisia. A number of researchers and specialists in Islamic sciences, thought, and heritage will participate in the event to discuss issues related to Kalam science, its transformations, and the development of its paths, schools, and contexts during the middle and late ages.
The event seeks to provide a scientific platform for exchanging research and views on Kalam science issues and linking its development to the historical and cognitive contexts that contributed to its formation and diversity. This symposium is part of a series of events that aim to highlight the importance of Islamic knowledge and its various contexts.
The Higher Institute of Islamic Sciences in Kairouan is playing a significant role in hosting this event, which reflects its commitment to promoting Islamic studies and research. The institute has been working to provide a platform for scholars and researchers to discuss and exchange ideas on various aspects of Islamic sciences.
The symposium will feature a range of discussions and debates on Kalam science, its evolution, and its significance in the Islamic world. Participants will have the opportunity to share their research and insights on the topic, contributing to a deeper understanding of the subject.
The event is expected to conclude with a number of recommendations and outcomes that will contribute to the development of Kalam science studies and research. The symposium's findings will be published and made available to scholars and researchers interested in Islamic sciences.
Key points
- The symposium will explore transformations in Kalam science during the middle and late ages.
- The event aims to provide a platform for exchanging research and views on Kalam science issues.
- The symposium is part of a series of events highlighting the importance of Islamic knowledge and its various contexts.
