ICSJ – Islamic Cultural Studies Journal
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Journal: https://icsj.journal.my.id
About the Journal
Islamic Cultural Studies Journal (ICSJ) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes scholarly work on Islamic culture, civilization, thought, history, society, education, art, language, heritage, ethics, and contemporary Muslim communities. The journal provides a platform for researchers, lecturers, postgraduate students, and cultural scholars who examine Islamic traditions and their interaction with social, historical, educational, political, and global contexts. ICSJ welcomes interdisciplinary approaches that connect Islamic studies with cultural studies, history, sociology, anthropology, education, communication, philosophy, literature, heritage studies, and contemporary social analysis.
Aims and Scope
ICSJ aims to advance critical and constructive scholarship on Islamic cultural life, intellectual traditions, social practices, and contemporary Muslim societies. The journal publishes research on Islamic civilization, religious education, cultural heritage, Qur’anic studies, Arabic language, Islamic art, ethics, interfaith relations, social values, and the role of Islam in modern public life. Its scope includes historical, textual, qualitative, comparative, conceptual, and interdisciplinary studies. ICSJ particularly welcomes manuscripts that examine how Islamic cultural resources contribute to education, social cohesion, ethical reflection, community development, and intercultural understanding.
Topics Covered
ICSJ covers Islamic civilization, Islamic cultural heritage, Qur’anic studies, Arabic language, Islamic education, Islamic history, Islamic art and calligraphy, Islamic ethics, social values, Muslim societies, interfaith dialogue, Islamic communication, Islamic philosophy, Islamic literature, Islamic law and culture, pesantren studies, Islamic community development, religious moderation, Islamic leadership, heritage preservation, Islamic architecture, Islamic economics and society, and contemporary Muslim identity. The journal also accepts studies on Islam and digital media, Islamic social movements, cultural transmission, religious education, and the relationship between Islamic thought and modern social change.
Call for Papers
ICSJ invites original manuscripts on Islamic culture, civilization, education, heritage, language, ethics, and contemporary Muslim societies. Scholars, lecturers, postgraduate students, and researchers are encouraged to submit empirical studies, textual analyses, historical research, conceptual papers, literature reviews, and interdisciplinary manuscripts. The journal welcomes work addressing Islamic cultural heritage, Qur’anic studies, Arabic language, Islamic education, interfaith dialogue, religious moderation, Islamic art, Muslim social life, and contemporary cultural transformation. Submissions should demonstrate academic originality, sound methodology, ethical sensitivity, and meaningful contribution to Islamic cultural studies.
Book Chapter
ICSJ welcomes book chapter proposals on Islamic cultural studies, civilization, heritage, education, history, language, ethics, art, and Muslim society. Chapters may discuss Islamic intellectual traditions, Qur’anic interpretation, Arabic scholarship, religious moderation, Islamic education, interfaith dialogue, Islamic art and architecture, or contemporary Muslim cultural practices. Contributions should provide strong conceptual grounding, relevant literature engagement, and critical reflection on social or cultural significance. Authors are encouraged to develop chapters that show how Islamic cultural perspectives contribute to education, ethical life, social harmony, heritage preservation, and global scholarly dialogue.
Conference
ICSJ supports conferences and academic forums on Islamic cultural studies, Islamic education, civilization, heritage, language, ethics, and Muslim society. Suggested tracks include Islamic civilization, Qur’anic studies, Arabic language, Islamic education, cultural heritage, Islamic art, religious moderation, interfaith dialogue, Muslim identity, and Islam in digital society. The journal welcomes selected conference papers for development into peer-reviewed articles. ICSJ encourages events that bring together scholars, educators, religious leaders, cultural practitioners, policymakers, and students to advance constructive academic discussion on Islamic culture and contemporary social challenges.
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