Professor
Dr. Mohammad Elius
Department of World Religions and Culture
Faculty of Arts
Biography
Dr. Mohammad Elius is curently a Professor of the Department of World Religions and Culture at Dhaka University. He served as an student advisor and a chairman of the same department from October 2009 to September 2012 and October 2012 to September 2015 respectively. Dr. Elius was conferred a PhD Degree in Islamic civilization for his dissertation on " Historical ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Interreligious Dialogue | University of Malaya | Malaysia | 2021 |
| M.Phil. | World Religions | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2009 |
| Masters | World Religions | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2000 |
| Bachelor | Arabic | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1998 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (CIID) | University of Dhaka | Oct 2024 | Present |
| Professor | Department of World Religions and Culture | University of Dhaka | Nov 2022 | Present |
| Associate Professor | Department of World Religions and Culture | University of Dhaka | Oct 2013 | Nov 2022 |
| Chairman | Department of World Religions and Culture | University of Dhaka | Oct 2012 | Sep 2015 |
| Assistant Professor | Department of World Religions and Culture | University of Dhak | Dec 2009 | Oct 2013 |
| Student advisor | Department of World Religions and Culture | University of Dhaka | Oct 2009 | Sep 2012 |
| Lecturer | Department of World Religions and Culture | University of Dhaka | Aug 2005 | Dec 2009 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Research Interest | Dr. Mohammad Elius is interested in academic study of religion, Islam and contemorary issues, religious freedom, interreligious and intercultural dialogue, religion and morality, religious history of Bangladesh as well as religion and peacebuilding in Bangladesh. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil | The Role of Interreligious Dialogue in Promoting Cultural Harmony: Bangladesh Perspective | Dr. Mohammad Elius | Ayesha Akter Sumi | 2024 | ||
| Masters | Communal Violence: A Case Study in Bangladesh | Dr. Mohammad Elius | Maisha Fahmida | 2021 | ||
| Masters | Minority Rights in Bangladesh: A Socio-Religious analysis | Dr. Mohammad Elius | Saraf Nawar |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGC Research Project | Dialogue of Life in Bangladesh: A Historical Analysis | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh | 13-04-2023 | 12-04-2014 | |
| DU Teachers' Research Project | Interreligious Dialogue in Islam : The Perspectives of Muslim scholars in Bangladesh | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh | 02-02-2023 | 01-10-2023 | |
| DU Teachers' research project | Implication of Interreligious Dialogue: A Case of Bangladesh | University Grants Commission | 01-09-2022 | 01-09-2022 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh | National | 2024 | |
| 2 | Member, Academic Council, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. | National | 2022 | |
| 3 | Editorial Board Member, Journal of Al-Tamaddun, University of Malaya, Malaysia | International | 2022 | |
| 4 | Advisory Board Member, el Harakah Jurnal Budaya Islam. Indonesia. | International | 2021 | 5 years |
| Book | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Elius, M.
Fundamental Teachings of the Church of Latter-Day Saints: An Analysis.
Saarbrucken: LAP, 2011 .
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| Book Section | |
| 1 |
Elius, M. "“Understanding Religious Diversity, Tolerance and Peace-buildings: An Islamic Approach”."
World Religions and Culture: Interfaith Education in Bangladesh. F. Huda, M. J. Alam, S. Farid, T. D. Rozario & A. Sayem (eds.) Dhaka: University of Dhaka, 2022 51-74 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Elius, M. : Interfaith Dialogue : An Islamic Framework,
Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Humanities) , vol.68 , no.2 Asiatic Society of Bangladesh , pp.193-206 , 2023
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| 2 |
Elius, M. : Islamic Perception of Religious Freedom: A Critical Analysis,
Philosophy and Progress , vol.LXXI , no.LXXII Dev Centre for Philosophical Studies , pp.1-27 , 2023
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| 3 |
Elius, M. : Interfaith Relationships in Bangladesh: A historical Perspective,
Journal of Sociology , vol.13 , no.2 Nazmul Karim Study Center, DU , pp.70-85 , 2022
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| 4 |
2. Khan, I. Elius, M. Nor, MRM. Yusoff, MYZM, Noordin, K. and Mansor, F. : “A Critical Appraisal of Interreligious Dialogue in Islam",
SAGE Open. SAGE Open , pp.1-10 , 2020
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| 5 |
1. Elius, M. Khan, I. Nor, MRM, Muneem A. Mansor, F. Yusoff, MYZM : "Muslim Treatment of Other Religions in Medieval Bengal",
SAGE Open SAGE , pp.1–14 , 2020
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| 6 |
Elius, M. Khan, I. Nor, MRM : “Interreligious Dialogue: An Islamic Approach”,
KATHA, Centre for Civilizational Dialogue. , vol.15 University of Malaya , pp.1-19 , 2019
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| 7 |
Elius, M. Khan, I. Nor, MRM, Yusoff, MYZM, Noordin, K. : “Islam as a Religion of Tolerance and Dialogue”,
Journal for the Study of Religions and Ideologies, , vol.18 , no.52 Journal for the Study of Religions and Ideologies , pp.96-109 , 2019
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| 8 |
Nor, M R M. Khan, I. Elius, M. : “Analysing the conceptual framework of religious freedom and interreligious relationship in Islam”,
Indonesian Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies , vol.8 , no.2 Indonesian Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies , pp.309-334 , 2018
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6. Al-Masud, A. Elius, M. : “The Qur’anic View of Interreligious Dialogue and Harmony”,
International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH) , vol.3 , no.1 International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH) , pp.18-21 , 2016
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| 10 |
Elius, M. : “Dharma O Midiar Samparka: Ekti Oitihasik O Praiogik Mullyaion” (Relationship between Religion and Media: A historical and Practical Assessment).,
Prachyavidya Patrika, , vol.5 University of Dhaka , pp.237-253 , 2015
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| 11 |
Elius, M. : “Concept of Prophethood: The Qur’anic Perspective”,
The Dhaka University Studies , vol.69 , no.1 Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka , 2014
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| 12 |
Elius, M. Ullah, S. : “The concept of Guru in Sikhism: Nature and Importance”,
Journal of Sociology, , vol.5 , no.2 University of Dhaka , pp.34-43 , 2013
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| 13 |
Elius, M. : “Humanitarian Service of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints”,
Journal of Sociology , vol.4 , no.2 University of Dhaka , pp.79-86 , 2012
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| 14 |
Elius, M. : “Islamic View of Women Leadership as Head of the State: A Critical Analysis”,
The Arts Faculty Journal , vol.4 , no.6 University of Dhaka , pp.193-204 , 2011
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| 15 |
Elius M. : “Islam’s Response to Other Religions: With Special Reference to Judaism and Christianity”,
Philosophy and Progress , vol.XLVII-XLVIII, University of Dhaka , pp.87-103 , 2010
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| 16 |
Elius, M. : “Some Fundamental Differences between Mormonism and Catholicism”,
The Dhaka University Studies , vol.67 , no.1 University of Dhaka , pp.51-60 , 2010
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| 17 |
Elius, M. : “Shinto-Buddhist Syncretism in Japan”,
The Arts Faculty Journal , vol.3 , no.4 University of Dhaka , pp.83-92 , 2008
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| 18 |
Elius, M. : “Understanding of God: The Mormon Perspective”,
The CDR Journal (A Journal of Center for Development Research) , vol.1 , no.2 University of Dhaka , 2006
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| Conference Proceedings | |
| 1 |
Mohammad Elius "Problems and Prospects of Interfaith Dialogue in Bangladesh."
Interreligious Dialogue for Peace and Harmony
Dhaka: Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, 2021
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| 2 |
Mohammad Elius "Hindu-Muslim relationships in British colonial Bengal."
2nd International Conference on "Islamic History and Civilization"
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Departmentof Islamic History and Civilization, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya, 2019
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| 3 |
Mohammad Elius "Interreligious Dialogue: An Islamic Approach."
Religion and Unversal Peace
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Centre for Civilizational Dialogue, University of Malaya, 2017
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| 4 |
Mohammad Elius "Islamic Perspective of Interfaith harmony."
International Interfaith Conference
Ashrafabad Campus, City Montewari School, Lucnow, India: City Montewari School, 2010
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| 5 |
Mohammad Elius "Mormonism and Interreligious harmony."
Academic Study of Religion in India
West Bengal: Department of Philosophy and Comparative Religion, Biswa Bharati University, 2008
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | UMSFA (PhD Scholarship) | 2019 | Malaysia | This scholarship is for the outstanding PhD researcher at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. |
| International | UMRG RPO35C-17 HNE | 2017 | Malaysia | University Malaya Research grant for academic research |
Name & designation
Dr. Mohammad Elius
Professor
Department
Department of World Religions and Culture Faculty of Arts
Email
elius@du.ac.bd
Phone
01716777943