Hefner Gives Keynote Addresses at Indonesian Conference on Humanitarian Islam
Professor Robert Hefner delivered keynote addresses at a major conference on Humanitarian Islam in Jakarta, where 500 Muslim scholars gathered to discuss Nahdlatul Ulama, the world’s largest Muslim educational organization, and its role in global ethical reform.
Hefner Speaks on Indonesian Democracy and Islamic Ethics
Robert Hefner delivered keynotes on Indonesian democracy and Islamic ethics at the Indonesian Embassy’s conference and Harvard’s Alwaleed Bin Talal Seminar. He explored Indonesia’s unique democratic success among Muslim-majority countries and Nahdlatul Ulama’s efforts towards inclusive Islamic ethics. These presentations underscore Hefner’s expertise in Indonesian politics and Islamic studies.
Hefner Explores Nahdlatul Ulama’s Rights Revolution
On December 14, 2023, Professor Robert Hefner, renowned for his work in Anthropology and International Relations, addressed an international conference in Princeton. Presenting on Nahdlatul Ulama’s human rights reformation, Hefner emphasized the global significance of their efforts. His keynote marked the conference’s culmination, fostering dialogue on upholding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Hefner Keynotes International Conference
On August 3, 2023, Robert Hefner, Professor of Anthropology and of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the School’s Center for the Study of Asia, was invited to give a keynote presentation by the Executive Director of Nahdlatul Ulama, KH Yahya Cholil Staquf. Nahdlatul Ulama is the world’s largest Muslim…