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Burhan Institute of Research

Making faith relevant in the modern world

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Burhan Institute provides discussions, public talks and workshops led by our founder and invited speakers. Whether online or in person, these events help participants deepen their understanding of the Divine, the natural world, and the harmony between faith and reason.

OUR RESEARCH PROJECTS

Exploring the intersection between Islam, science, and the natural world through innovative research and scholarly engagement. Our projects bridge faith and reason, nurturing intellectual curiosity.

Realizing God Project

Realizing God Project

Learn how to see Allah through the materiality of this world.

Realizing God Project

The goal is to learn how to see Allah through the materiality of this world. Informed by the scriptures and by our current scientific understanding, each object and phenomenon is related to either an attribute of Allah or to one of His teachings.

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Philosophy Reading Group

Philosophy of Science & Religion

An online course exploring fundamental texts in philosophy of science and Islamic philosophy.

Philosophy of Science & Religion

The aim is to go through two fundamental texts essential to the field of Islam and Science: Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues, and Philosophy of Religion in Islam: A Reader of Critical Sources.

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Islam and Evolution Project

Islam and Evolution

Exploring scriptural compatibility with evolutionary biology.

Islam and Evolution

Compiling textual elements from the Qur'an and Hadiths that are either compatible or incompatible with current evolutionary biology, exploring their hermeneutical reconciliation.

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AI Workshop

AI Workshop: Visualizing the Qur'an

Use AI to develop a stronger relation with the Qur'an through visual generation.

AI Workshop: Visualizing the Qur'an

Experience the Qur'an by generating visuals of its meanings through innovative workshops combining group reflection and AI image generation.

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Podcast Series

Podcast Series

Interviews with leading scholars in the field of Islam and science.

Podcast Series

A collection of scholarly insights from leading and emerging scholars in the field of Islam and science, serving as an intellectual resource for the community.

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Dr Adrien Chauvet, Founder

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Dr Adrien Chauvet, Founder

Vision

The Burhan Institute of Research envisions a world where science and spirituality enrich one another, building faith-confidence and helping people reconnect with the Divine.

Mission

Our mission is to explore the dynamic relationship between science, nature, and religion. By combining scientific insights with faith-centered perspectives, we support initiatives that nurture intellectual curiosity and personal growth, making faith relevant in the modern world.