OAIU Holds Seminar on “Conscious Faith – Safe Society”
On October 28, 2026, the Central Asian Innovation University held an information and awareness-raising seminar entitled “Conscious Faith – Safe Society.”
The event aimed to improve students’ religious literacy, explain citizens’ rights and responsibilities regarding freedom of religion, and prevent terrorism and religious extremism.
The seminar was attended by invited experts and university faculty members. The participants discussed important issues related to enhancing young people’s religious awareness, promoting legal literacy, and ensuring public safety.
Abdimanap Nurkhan Nurtasuly, a theologian at the Municipal State Institution “Center for the Study of Religious Issues” under the Department for Religious Affairs of Shymkent, spoke about the nature of religious extremism and terrorism, the threats they pose to society, and ways to protect young people from the influence of destructive religious movements.
Imashev Botabek Yesenbekuly, Candidate of Legal Sciences and Senior Lecturer, and Akhmet Sairambay Umbetuly, Senior Lecturer, also delivered presentations on freedom of religion, citizens’ rights and responsibilities, the fundamental principles of a secular society, and the importance of legal literacy.
During the seminar, particular attention was paid to developing students’ religious awareness, fostering religious tolerance, maintaining social stability, and preventing young people from becoming involved in destructive religious movements.
The seminar’s main objective was to enhance young people’s religious and legal literacy, foster a sense of civic responsibility, and promote a conscious approach to building a safe and stable society.
