Introduction:
Anthropological studies hold significant importance in contemporary research, as they are widely utilized across various disciplines. With their unique methodologies and domains, anthropology emphasizes field studies that have proven more effective than theoretical approaches. Its methods are versatile and applicable to numerous contemporary research fields, particularly in building future strategies, advancing nations, and fostering urban foundations that enhance human values.

Anthropology also focuses on studying social phenomena influenced by their environmental contexts. Its relevance extends to research areas related to societal organization, notably religious anthropology, which has gained prominence in understanding the geopolitical conditions shaping international relations and conflicts.

Topics:

1. Anthropology: Importance and Objectives
2. Anthropology: Methodologies and Fields
3. Modern Anthropological Theories in Studying Society
4. The Role of Anthropology in Strategic Studies
5. Religious Anthropology and the Future of Civilizations

Speaker:
Dr. Massoud Boudarbala
Professor of Anthropology and Comparative Religion, Faculty of Theology, Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences, Constantine, Algeria

Academic and Professional Background:

• PhD in Anthropology with honors.
• PhD in Comparative Religion with honors.
• Master’s in Comparative Religion with honors.
• Faculty member at Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences, Constantine, specializing in anthropological methodologies and the history of religions.
• Faculty member at Abdelhamid Mehri University, Constantine, specializing in anthropological methodologies and fields.
• Faculty member at Larbi Ben M'hidi University, Oum El Bouaghi, specializing in the anthropology of religions.
• Educator of Islamic Sciences for secondary education under the Ministry of National Education, Algeria.
• Head of the Academic Formation Team in the specialization of Creed and Comparative Religion at Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences.
• Member of the Doctoral Formation Team specializing in Comparative Religion at Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences, Constantine.