Religion:Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies

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Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies building, operational from 2016.

The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OXCIS) is an independent centre and University of Oxford affiliate, established in 1985 for advanced research into Islam and Muslim societies.[1]

The Prince of Wales serves as its patron. In 2012, it received a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth II. The centre's governance is overseen by a board of trustees comprising scholars, statespeople from around the world, and representatives of the University of Oxford.[2][3][4]

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The front courtyard inside the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Oxford (2012).

Dedicated to studying Islamic culture, civilization, and contemporary Muslim societies through a multi-disciplinary lens, the centre's fellows contribute to various departments, faculties, and colleges within the university. Students and senior academics have visited Oxford over the years through the centre's Scholarships and Visiting Fellowships programmes. The centre organises lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, and other academic events throughout the academic year.

History

Since 1993, when the Prince of Wales delivered his inaugural lecture, "Islam and the West", the centre has hosted lectures by distinguished statespeople and scholars. Speakers have included heads of state and government, internationally renowned scholars from the Muslim world and beyond, and secretaries-general of international organizations, including the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Arab League, UNESCO, and the Commonwealth of Nations.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

The centre began in a wooden hut on St Cross Road before relocating to offices on George Street in 1990.[12] In the 2016/2017[clarification needed] academic year, it moved into a new building[where?] designed by Abdel-Wahed El-Wakil.[13][14]

References

  1. ↑ "£60m Islamic Studies Centre to Open at Last" (in en). 2013-03-23. https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/10309147.60m-islamic-studies-centre-open-last/. 
  2. ↑ "A Speech by HRH The Prince of Wales". Prince of Wales. https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/speech/speech-hrh-prince-wales-reception-mark-granting-royal-charter-oxford-centre-islamic-studies. 
  3. ↑ "About OCIS". Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. 2008-12-15. http://www.oxcis.ac.uk/about.html. 
  4. ↑ "HRH Visits the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies New Building". Prince of Wales. 9 February 2005. http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/news/hrh_visits_the_oxford_centre_for_islamic_studies_new_buildin_566.html. 
  5. ↑ "Palestinian Ambassador Afif Safieh at OXCIS Palestinian-Israeli Relations: History Is Still Undecided" (in en). http://www.themuslimweekly.com/News/Details/31564. 
  6. ↑ "Prince 'Abdul Mateen Graces Sultan of Brunei Prize Presentation Ceremony | Borneo Bulletin Online" (in en-US). https://borneobulletin.com.bn/prince-abdul-mateen-graces-sultan-of-brunei-prize-presentation-ceremony/. 
  7. ↑ Binyon, Michael (2018-03-03). "Catholic Church Sets Out a Vision for Closer Ties with Islam" (in en). The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/catholic-church-sets-out-a-vision-for-closer-ties-with-islam-ddzf9h7sm. 
  8. ↑ "Dr Wan Azizah Visits Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies" (in en). Malay Mail. 6 December 2018. https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2018/12/06/dr-wan-azizah-visits-oxford-centre-for-islamic-studies/1700852. 
  9. ↑ Othman, Zaharah (2018-09-23). "Dr M to Deliver Major Lecture on Islam at Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies". New Straits Times. https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2018/09/414257/dr-m-deliver-major-lecture-islam-oxford-centre-islamic-studies. 
  10. ↑ Devenport, Mark (2018-09-13). "Seeing the Human Side of a UN Chief" (in en-GB). BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-45253853. 
  11. ↑ "A Royal Raelationship: Prince Andrew Honours Sheikh Zayed at Centenary Event" (in en). The National. https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/heritage/a-royal-relationship-prince-andrew-honours-sheikh-zayed-at-centenary-event-1.776865. 
  12. ↑ "Prince Charles Urges Population to 'Rediscover Unity' as He Opens Islamic Centre" (in en). Oxford Mail. 17 May 2017. https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/15290716.prince-charles-urges-population-to-rediscover-unity-as-he-opens-islamic-centre/. 
  13. ↑ "Abdel-Wahed El-Wakil or the Triumph of the Islamic Architectural Style". Muslim Heritage. 2009-10-27. https://muslimheritage.com/abdel-wahed-wakil-architect/. 
  14. ↑ "£60m Islamic Studies Centre to Open at Last" (in en). Oxford Mail. 23 March 2013. https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/10309147.60m-islamic-studies-centre-to-open-at-last/. 




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