Massey University of New Zealand and the Indiana University Center for the Study of the Middle East are pleased to invite scholars from around the world to participate in our second joint conference on “Shia Islam and Modern Society” on November 30 and December 1^st,  2023, at Indiana University Bloomington. The conference will provide a platform for scholars to explore the relationship between Shia Islam and modern society, with a focus on themes such as science and technology, politics and democracy, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, and other pertinent issues.

The conference will take place in a hybrid format, in-person and Zoom attendance, to provide an opportunity for a diverse range of participants to engage in meaningful discussions and exchange of ideas. We welcome submissions of original research papers that offer critical insights into the relationship between Shia Islam and modern society, drawing on multidisciplinary approaches, theoretical frameworks, and empirical evidence.