Gülen Teachings to be Examined in Berlin
The contributions of Fethullah Gülen, a Turkish Islamic scholar well known for his teachings that promote mutual understanding and tolerance between cultures, and the Movement named after him will be discussed at a two-day international conference starting on May 26 at the University of Potsdam in Berlin.
Gülen, widely considered one of the most important Muslim thinkers alive today, has inspired hundreds of thousands of people both in Turkey and abroad to be representatives of peaceful coexistence and intercultural dialogue and to show respect for differences and cultural diversity. He is the author of 44 books, several of which are also translated into foreign languages, including but not limited to English, French and Arabic. The Gülen movement has opened educational institutions in over 100 countries so far.
The conference, titled "Muslims between Tradition and Modernity: The Gülen Movement as a Bridge between Cultures," will feature six panel discussions, all of which will be begin with four presentations by prominent academics from various countries, including the US, the UK, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Australia and Kazakhstan, as well as Germany and Turkey.
The aim of the conference is to provide a venue for the participating scholars to examine the activities of the Movement objectively and rigorously. Registration is still open and can be completed online at the University of Potsdam's Web site.
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