NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGIONS AND EDUCATION (NASRED)
IN COLLABORATION WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES, TAI SOLARIN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, IJAGUN, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
INVITES YOU TO ITS 39TH NATIONAL / 8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN JULY 2026, HOLDING AT
TAI SOLARIN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, IJAGUN, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Details of the Conference are as follow:
Important Dates:
Arrival: Monday 20th July, 2026.
Opening Ceremony: Tuesday 21st July, 2026.
Plenary Sessions: (Physical): Tuesday 21st and Wed 22nd July, 2026.
Plenary Sessions: (Virtual): Thursday 23rd July, 2026.
Departure: Thursday 23rd July, 2026.
Venue:
TETFUND Hall, Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Nigeria.
CONFERENCE THEME
RELIGION, EDUCATION AND HEALTH CHALLENGES IN THE CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
Keynote Speaker: Professor Adekunle Adeogun, Professor of Public Health Education, Ag. Vice Chancellor, Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, ijagun, Ogun State.
Religion, Education and Health Challenges in the Contemporary Society.
Lead Paper Presenter 1: Professor Hakeem Akanni, Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Islam, Education and Health Challenges in the Contemporary Society.
Lead Paper Presenter 2: Professor Samuel Okanlawon, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan. Christianity, Education and Health Challenges in the Contemporary Society.
Sub – Themes
- Islamic Ethical Perspectives on Contemporary Health Challenges
- Islamic Fundamentals and Related Health Benefits
- The Interplay of Mental Health and Spiritual Well-Being in Islamic Thought
- Tahara and the Importance of Personal and Public Hygiene for Healthy Living
- Islamic Perspectives on Public Health, Epidemics and Medical Ethics
- Islamic Approaches to stemming the tide of Drug Abuse
- The Prophetic Medicines: Assessing their efficacy and impacts in the Modern Society
- Islamic Preventive Measures for curbing the Scourge of HIV/AIDs and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- The Sharia Penal Code and its Potentials for addressing Social Health Issues
* Islamic Disposition to the Disabled and its Implication for Inclusion and Community Support
* Medical Ethics in the Perspectives of Islam
* Islam and Research Ethics in Medicine and other Health Sciences
* Islamic Reproductive health Techniques
* Family planning in the Perspectives of Islam
* Islam and Issues of fertility treatment, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, Artificial Insemination and In Vitro fertilization
* Islamic Views on the End-of-Life Care, Organ Donation and Euthanasia
* Muslim Contributions to Health-care Delivery
* The Role of Mosques, Community Associations and Muslim Organizations in Health Awareness and Heath Care Delivery
* The Establishment and Management of Muslim Hospitals
* Integrating Islamic Ethical Perspectives on Contemporary Health Challenges into the Modern Curriculum
* Islamic Models of Lifelong Learning and Its implication for Mental Health
* The Influence of Islamic Law on Modern Health and Education Policies
* Islamic Teachings on Tolerance and Peace-building in Multicultural Communities as a recipe for upgrading Social and Community Health.
* The Role of Arabic Language in Health Communication in Muslim Communities
* Arabic Medical Terminology and Its Evolution
* The Role of the Madāris (Arabic Schools) in promoting Learners’ Health
* Qur’anic Education and Child Development
* The Use of Arabic in Digital Health Platforms
* Assessment of Modern Arabic Literatures Addressing Social and Health Issues
* Examination of Medicinal and Healing Practices by Muslim Clerics
* Medicinal and Prayer (Du’a) Services Delivery in Islamic Clerical Works
* Sermons and Prayers (Du’a) in Islamic Organizational Circles and its effects on spiritual and * Mental Health.
* Christian Ethical Perspectives on Contemporary Health Challenges
* Christian Fundamentals and Related Health Benefits
* The Interplay of Mental Health and Spiritual Well-Being in Christian Thought
* Christianity and Public Hygiene for Healthy Living
* Christian Perspectives on Public Health, Epidemics and Medical Ethics
* Christian Approaches to stemming the tide of Drug Abuse
* Christian Spiritual Healing: Assessing their efficacy and impacts in the Modern Society
* Christian Preventive Measures for curbing the Scourge of HIV/AIDs and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases
* Christian Perspective on Health Religion and Health Issues
* Christian Perspective on Ethics, Religion and Health Related Issues
* African Traditional Religion, Rituals and sacrifices in relation to Health issues
* Mental Health and Spiritual Well-being versus Christian Doctrines
* Preventive Health Measures and Public Health Ethics
* Faith Based Health Interventions and Community Well-Being
* Traditional Medicine and Orthodox Healthcare Delivery
* Other related topics
Registration
Each participant is expected to register for the conference with a sum of Thirty thousand naira only (#30,000).
Co Participants are to register separately to get certificates and Conference Materials: #30,000.
Students attending the Conference are to pay a registration fee of #15,000 only.
International participants are to register with One Hundred dollars only ($100).
International Students participants are to register with $50 only.
N. B. There is provision for virtual presenters who may not be able to attend the conference physically. Note that virtual presenters may not be entitled to conference materials.
Abstract Submission (1st February to 20th June, 2026)
Abstract that will not be more than 250 words should be sent to Editor – in – Chief through [email protected] on or before 20th June 2026.
Full papers should not be more than 15 pages on A4 paper, double-line-spacing, including referencing. The manuscript including tables, figures, and references should conform to the APA latest format.
Note: Authors are to send full papers and power-point slides for presentation on or before 20th June 2026. This is very important as the conference will take power-point presentation in the 2026 Conference.
Payment for the conference should be made to NASRED Account number:
Bank Name: Hayat Trust Microfinance Bank Limited
Account Name: National Association for the Study of Religions and Education. Account no: 1100011575.
Make Payment to the Bank through Direct Transfers, Online or Internet Transfers. Please scan your evidence of payment and send to [email protected]
Editor in Chief
Assoc. Professor Solomon Okediji – 08036953168
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education,
Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria.
NASRED Website: www.nasred.com
NASRED Journal Website: www.nasred.com/re
- mail: [email protected]
Chief Host
Professor Adekunle Adeogun
Ag. Vice Chancellor,
Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State.
Host
Professor Abiodun Banjo,
Dean, College of Humanities,
Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State.
Co- Host
Dr. Kayode John Olusanya
Ag. Head of Religious Studies Department
College of Humanities
Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun
NASRED President
Professor Taofiki Ajani SALAKO
Department of Religious Studies,
College of Humanities,
Tai Solarin Federal University of Education,
Ijagun, Ogun State.
LOC Chairman – Prof Taofiki A. Salako
LOC Members
Abiodun Amidu Idowu – 07025113114
Azeez Olalekan Otunaya – 08166688443
Bolu Jacob Michael – 08057255641
Ademusan Olatoye Joseph – 08162978388
Sanni Rahmon Adeyemi — 07086502452
Adedeji Sakirat Oluwakemi – 07031396321
NASRED Secretary
Dr, Mrs. M. O. Ajibade,
Dept. of Arts & Social Science Education,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Phone no: 08067377584
Vice President South
Dr. Remi Adesanwo,
Department of Religious Studies
Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo State.
NASRED PRO
Dr. Samuwilu Alade Owoyemi,
Dept. of Religious Studies,
Olabisi Onabanjo University,
Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Phone no: 08064488812
Hotel Accommodation (Samples and Ranges)
There are affordable hotel accommodations around the conference venue ranging between #15,000 and #25,000 per night.
All enquiries should be directed to the Editor in Chief.