Al-Farabi KazNU Hosts a Lecture on Intercivilizational Dialogue and the Culture of Peace

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 17 — “Partnerships for the Goals”.

On October 28, 2026, the Department of Religious Studies and Cultural Studies of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University organized a lecture entitled “The VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: Strengthening Intercivilizational Dialogue and Promoting a Culture of Peace.”

The invited speaker was Dulat Zhakiyanov, Director of the Department of Methodological Work and Generalization at the International Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue. The event brought together second-year students majoring in Religious Studies.

During the lecture, participants discussed the international significance of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, its contribution to strengthening interfaith harmony, and the importance of promoting a culture of peace in contemporary society. Particular attention was given to interreligious cooperation in the context of globalization, mutual respect, and the development of trust and understanding among representatives of different religious traditions.

The students gained valuable insights into the role of world and traditional religions in society, the responsibility of religious leaders in maintaining peace and stability, and Kazakhstan’s experience as an international platform for interreligious dialogue.

The meeting was held in an interactive format, allowing students to ask questions, exchange views with the invited expert, and deepen their professional knowledge. The lecture contributed to the development of analytical thinking among future religious studies specialists and broadened their understanding of contemporary religious processes.

The event was aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17, “Partnerships for the Goals,” emphasizing the importance of international cooperation, intercultural understanding, and the promotion of peace, mutual respect, and social harmony.

Event organizers: Faculty members of the Department of Religious Studies and Cultural Studies: Ainur Kurmanaliyeva, N. Mukan, and S. Kaupenbayeva.