Focus And Scope

JHUSIC aims to:

  1. Promote interdisciplinary research that bridges the humanities, social sciences, and Islamic studies.
  2. Foster critical discourse on the cultural, moral, and social dimensions of Islam in a globalized world.
  3. Provide a scholarly platform for exploring Islamic contributions to human development, ethics, and cultural identity.
  4. Encourage comparative and cross-cultural studies that enhance mutual understanding and coexistence.
  5. Support innovative perspectives that connect traditional Islamic thought with contemporary social challenges.

Scope

JHUSIC publishes research articles, conceptual papers, and reviews on topics including (but not limited to):

1. Humanities and Ethics

  • Islamic philosophy, theology, and literature
  • Moral education and ethical discourse
  • Islamic aesthetics, art, and cultural heritage
  • Language, literature, and identity in Muslim societies

2. Social and Cultural Studies

  • Islamic sociology and anthropology
  • Muslim community development and social transformation
  • Gender, family, and youth studies in Islamic contexts
  • Globalization, media, and digital culture in Muslim societies

3. Religion and Civilization

  • Interfaith and intercultural dialogue
  • Islamic civilization and world heritage
  • Modernity, secularism, and spirituality
  • Religion, politics, and society

4. Contemporary Issues

  • Islamic responses to global crises (environmental, humanitarian, ethical)
  • Social justice, human rights, and religious pluralism
  • Education and the role of culture in peacebuilding