Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy explained

Parent:Islamic Propagation Office of Qom seminary
President:Najaf Lakzaee
Location:(Baqir al-Olum University), Daneshgah Blvd, Pardisan
City:Qom
Country:Iran
Website:isca.ac.ir
Coordinates:34.6379°N 50.876°W

The Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy (ISCA) is a scientific and research academy of Islamic sciences. It is affiliated to the Islamic Propagation Office of Qom Seminary. The academy alongside Baqir al-'Ulum University formed the research and education departments of the Islamic Propagation Office of the seminary. Najaf Lakzaee, a lecturer of political studies and the research deputy of the Islamic Propagation Office of Qom seminary is the president of the Academy.

The academy had conducted 19 international conferences and 46 national conferences.

History

This academy was formerly the research department of the Islamic Propagation Office of Qom Seminary. It was formed after the organization of other research academies and institutes in 2001. Finally, in 2005 in the supreme council for expansion of the ministry of Science, Research and Technology, four research centers were approved and the license of the Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy was granted.[1]

The Institution

Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy have 4 main centers; Center for Theoretical and the Solid System of Islamic and Human Sciences, Center for Deepening Religious Faith and Fighting against Deviant Movements and Sects, Center for Ethics, Family and Lifestyle, Center for Political and Social System of Islam and Iran. The academy is made up of 13 specialized departments for educative programs and researches

Faculty Members and Researchers

Research Plans

Some of the Most Important Research Plans

Published: 10

In progress: 11

Published: 11

In progress: 6

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Published: 9

In progress: 10

Macro-Projects

Published: 36

In progress: 34

Translations

41 volumes in partnership with Center of Civilization for Islamic Thought Development, Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, Dar Al maaref Alhikmiah and Al-Hadaf Center.

Libraries

Number of libraries: Nine libraries. One of the libraries is the digital library with 100 digital references.

Number of books: 235,500 titles and 383,091 volumes

Publications

1184 volumes (596 volumes in ISCA's Press, 471 volumes in Bustan Kitab Press, 112 volumes in Isfahan Branch Press and 5 works in partnership with Samt Publication).

Electronic Publishing

Over 3500 books and journals from prominent national and international publishers.Publishing all the books and journals of ISCA and Islamic Propagation Office of Qom Seminary simultaneously in Pajoohaan Mobile Bookreader.www.pajoohaan.ir

Journals

14 journals

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Websites and Software Products

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Mobile Applications

Scientific Sessions and Meetings

Scientific Cooperation

Number of National and International Scientific Cooperation: 138

Memorandums of understanding

Board of Honors

Other Festivals

More than 200 works have been selected in different festivals including, Seminary Year Book, Congress of Religion Researchers, Islamic Republic of Iran Season Book, University Student Year Book and so on.

References

Notes

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy - The academy in brief . www.isca.ac.ir . 2017-11-27.
  2. http://journals.isca.ac.ir
  3. http://apps.isca.ac.ir
  4. Web site: Award winners of the 33rd book of the year of the Islamic Republic of Iran . manuscripts.ir . fa . 2017-11-27.
  5. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohammad-Pezeshgi
  6. Web site: Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy .
  7. Web site: 11th FIA - 15th Farabi International Award .