Reminder: Andrew Rippin Best Paper Prize 2021-22

Posted on December 22, 2021 by iqsaweb

A friendly reminder that in honor of Andrew Rippin, the International Qur’anic Studies Association (IQSA) will award a prize to the best paper delivered at the 2021 hybrid Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX by a graduate student or early career scholar (Ph.D. awarded 2016 or later).

The prize winner will receive $250. In addition, the award committee will provide him/her with detailed feedback and guidance enabling him/her to expand the paper into a scholarly article that qualifies for publication in the Journal of the International Qur’anic Studies Association (JIQSA), subject to peer review.

Interested scholars should submit a draft of the paper which they read at the most current Annual Meeting; this draft should be no longer than fifteen double-spaced pages (or 3750 words). Submissions should be sent to contactus@iqsaweb.org by January 5, 2022. The prize winner will be announced by February 1, 2022. The winner should then be prepared to submit a fully revised version of the winning article by April 1, 2022. Publication of the final version is contingent upon review by the award committee and editorial staff of JIQSA.

Andrew Rippin Best Paper Prize 2021-22

Posted on December 6, 2021 by iqsaweb

Andrew Rippin was the inaugural president of the International Qur’anic Studies Association (2014). He is remembered as “an esteemed colleague, revered mentor, and scholarly inspiration to many members of the IQSA community.”

In honor of Andrew Rippin, the International Qur’anic Studies Association (IQSA) will award a prize to the best paper delivered at the 2021 hybrid Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX by a graduate student or early career scholar (Ph.D. awarded 2016 or later). The prize winner will receive $250. In addition, the award committee will provide him/her with detailed feedback and guidance enabling him/her to expand the paper into a scholarly article that qualifies for publication in the Journal of the International Qur’anic Studies Association (JIQSA), subject to peer review. Interested scholars should submit a draft of the paper which they read at the most current Annual Meeting; this draft should be no longer than fifteen double-spaced pages (or 3750 words). Submissions should be sent to contactus@iqsaweb.org by January 5, 2022. The prize winner will be announced by February 1, 2022. The winner should then be prepared to submit a fully revised version of the winning article by April 1, 2022. Publication of the final version is contingent upon review by the award committee and editorial staff of JIQSA. Questions? Email contactus@iqsaweb.org. We look forward to receiving your submissions! © International Qur’anic Studies Association, 2021. All rights reserved.

IQSA Annual Meeting Recordings

Posted on November 29, 2021 by iqsaweb

The International Qur’anic Studies Association’s 2021 Annual Meeting held online in San Antonio, Texas concluded last week, marking IQSA’s 15th conference held in conjunction with the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion. The 2021 Annual Meeting was the first of its kind—a hybrid conference with both in person and virtual attendees in response to the continued Covid-19 health situation.

All recorded sessions as participant permission allows will be available on-demand through January 31, 2022 to registered attendees. These recordings are available through the mobile app and online planner. If you missed a session, or want to rewatch a panel or presentation, be sure to do so before the videos expire!

In addition, find the conference schedule, abstracts, bios, and IQSA’s Annual Reports in the 2021 IQSA Program Book. IQSA is grateful for its sponsors whose support make the organization’s programming possible!

Finally, IQSA would love to see pictures or screenshots from this year’s events! Please send or share images to contactus@iqsaweb.org, or tag @iqsaweb and use #IQSA21 on social media.

View the 2021 IQSA Annual Meeting Program Book!

Posted on November 15, 2021 by iqsaweb

The 2021 IQSA Annual Meeting is just 4 days away! Find all the IQSA sessions, meetings, messages from sponsors, and events in the 2021 Program Book, now available online at this link.

In addition, don’t forget to prepare for the meeting ahead of time!

Have you downloaded the Virtual Meetings planner yet? If not, please follow the instructions here.

Don’t want to download the app, but would prefer to use your desktop? Please go here.

To log into the planner you’ll need the last name used with your registration and your reference number.

Are you presenting in or presiding over an IQSA session? Be sure to check out the documents specific to presenter and presider instructions, as well as the general attendee FAQ

Whether you’re attending in person or virtually, IQSA wants to see your photos and hear your thoughts! Use #IQSA21 and tag @iqsaweb

Questions? Email contactus@iqsaweb.org. We look forward to seeing you at IQSA’s 15th Annual Meeting!

Virtual Tools: IQSA Annual Meeting 2021

Posted on November 12, 2021 by iqsaweb

IQSA looks forward to gathering next week both in person and virtually to convene its 15th Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the Society of Biblical Literature and American Academy of Religion. For those participants joining us virtually, please find important information about online tools and technical support below:

The mobile app and online planner are now available!

Using the mobile app or interactive web version of the virtual planner will allow you to easily access event sessions, speakers, exhibitors, and organizer messages for the 2021 IQSA Annual Meeting. Download the native app to personalize your schedule, take notes, share contacts, and more! To log into the Virtual Annual Meetings Platform, you will use your registration Reference Number as your username, and your last name as your password.

Install the App on Your Device

Download on the Apple App Store
https://ativ.me/sgb

Get it on Google Play
https://ativ.me/sgc

Information and instructions for specific meeting roles:

Need technical assistance? Contact the help desks at helpdesk@aar.org or AMHelpDesk@sbl-site.org. In addition, find FAQs regarding the Annual Meeting platforms here.

Find the full IQSA schedule of events and reports on the IQSA Annual Meeting Program Book & Annual Report.

We look forward to see you on screen or in person next week!

RSVP to IQSA’s 2021 Annual Meeting General Reception!

Posted on November 10, 2021 by iqsaweb

Denver_MeetingSign The 2021 IQSA Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the Society of Biblical Literature and American Academy of Religion in San Antonio, Texas from November 19–22 is only one week away! One of the highlights of the IQSA Annual Meeting is its General Reception following the Presidential Address, an opportunity for IQSA members convene over food and drink in a causal setting.

This year’s General Reception will be held in person on Friday, November 19th from 8:00 – 10:00pm offsite. If you are registered for the Annual Meeting and plan on attending the General Reception, please RSVP here. Location and other details will be sent to all registrants via email.

Questions? Email contactus@iqsaweb.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting!

IQSA Graduate Student Luncheon 2021

Posted on September 20, 2021 by iqsaweb

lunch Attention current students and recent graduates!

The International Qur’anic Studies Association is delighted to host a special reception for students and early career scholars at its 2021 Annual Meeting in San Antonio.

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.

If you are planning to attend the 2021 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, please consider attending the Student Reception. We ask that you please RSVP by filling out this form.

Please note that all attendees must be registered for the In-Person IQSA Annual Meeting.

Questions? Email us at contactus@iqsaweb.org!

We hope to see you there!

RSVP NOW!

Annual Meeting Updates: Letter from the SBL Executive Director

Posted on August 7, 2021 by iqsaweb

Friends of IQSA—please find a message from the Executive Director of our affiliate organization, the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL), with important updates regarding this year’s Annual Meeting to be held in San Antonio, Texas.

6 August 2021

Dear Colleagues,

SBL recognizes that the coronavirus continues to impact your planning for the Annual Meeting, and comfort levels, health constraints, and accessibility will vary from person to person. We have worked hard to be able to offer both in-person and virtual-only options. We thank all who are currently registered for the upcoming SBL Annual Meeting 2021 and offer a brief update to those registered or planning to register.

The continuing uncertainty is a source of anxiety for everyone. At the same time, we are being careful not to rush into decisions in the midst of a rapidly changing situation.

Your health and safety are key to our planning. We are closely monitoring governmental and medical recommendations regarding COVID-19 and the Delta variant in order to follow best practices to help reduce your exposure and risk. As we get closer to the meeting, we will issue protocols appropriate to the situation.

We will be as flexible as possible to accommodate the varying needs of members. Already we are taking the following steps:

The change date for registrations, including full refunds or change in registration types, has been extended to 21 October 2021. You can register now and alter your plans as you see fit through that date with no penalty.
We will continue to work with program unit chairs to adapt sessions according to the changing needs of presenters.
As guidance changes, we will continue to keep the Annual Meetings website up-to-date with meeting requirements, recommendations, and best practices. The challenge of planning for the 2021 Annual Meetings is one that exceeds even that of 2020. We ask for your continued patience as we work to provide the best and safest experience that meets your needs.

Please feel free to write to AnnualMeeting@sbl-site.org with any questions you may have about registration, and bookmark the SBL Annual Meeting Website for updates.

Sincerely,

John F. Kutsko
Executive Director

Reminder: Complete the IQSA Meeting Survey by February 28!

Posted on February 26, 2021 by iqsaweb

Friends of IQSA,

As our organization plans its upcoming meetings and conferences, we need YOUR feedback on everything from past formats to features to further IQSA’s mission of bringing scholars from the globe together to advance the academic study of the Qur’an.

To that end, please complete this *short* (15 question) survey, which asks for your insights on our regular annual meetings. The survey will close at the end of the month on February 28, 2021, so don’t delay!

This survey is intended to be filled out by active IQSA members only. If your membership is not active, please renew it ASAP at members.iqsaweb.org.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE SURVEY

If any of the questions are not applicable to you, please leave them blank. Need help? Email contactus@iqsaweb.org for support.

Thank you for helping to further our organization and its mission by being part of the IQSA community!

Best,
IQSA Executive Office
contactus@iqsaweb.org

IQSA 2020 Annual Meeting Survey

Posted on January 25, 2021 by iqsaweb

Dear friends of IQSA,

As a learned society, IQSA is committed to understanding its members’ opinions and shaping our academic activities in a way that responds appropriately to them and advances our mission. To that end, we are turning to you for input on our meetings. This *short* (15 question) survey asks you to offer insights on our regular annual meetings.

Please complete the survey as soon as possible and in any case before February 1, 2021. The survey is to be filled out by active IQSA members only. If your membership is not active, please renew it ASAP at members.iqsaweb.org.