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INFORMATION AND AWARENESS-RAISING ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF RELIGION: MEETING WITH A THEOLOGIAN
On October 15, 2026, a meeting with a theologian was held at the Faculty of History and Pedagogy of M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University as part of information and awareness-raising activities in the field of religion.
The event was attended by Rauan Mukhituly Kypshakbayev, Head of the Department of the Municipal State Institution “Center for the Study of Religious Issues” under the Department for Religious Affairs of Shymkent City. The meeting took place in the assembly hall of Building No. 9 of the university.
The main objective of the event was to enhance students’ religious literacy, promote traditional religious values, and raise awareness of the prevention of religious extremism and radical movements.
Participants included Akhmetzhan Abdikadyrovich Akimbayev, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of History and Pedagogy for Educational Affairs and Social Issues, Master of Pedagogical Sciences and Senior Lecturer; Arailym Erlankyzy, Master’s Lecturer at the Department of General History and Museum Studies; and students from groups TP-25-3k, TP-26-5k, TP-26-22k (IP), TP-26-20k (IP), TP-26-13k1, TP-26-13k2, TP-26-13r, and TP-24-5k2.
During the meeting, current issues related to religion were discussed. Students received guidance on how to critically evaluate religious information, recognize and avoid the influence of questionable religious movements, and maintain information security.
The students also had the opportunity to ask questions and receive detailed answers from the specialist.
Such events contribute to improving young people’s religious literacy, developing critical thinking, and strengthening their commitment to traditional spiritual and moral values.
The event was attended by Rauan Mukhituly Kypshakbayev, Head of the Department of the Municipal State Institution “Center for the Study of Religious Issues” under the Department for Religious Affairs of Shymkent City. The meeting took place in the assembly hall of Building No. 9 of the university.
The main objective of the event was to enhance students’ religious literacy, promote traditional religious values, and raise awareness of the prevention of religious extremism and radical movements.
Participants included Akhmetzhan Abdikadyrovich Akimbayev, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of History and Pedagogy for Educational Affairs and Social Issues, Master of Pedagogical Sciences and Senior Lecturer; Arailym Erlankyzy, Master’s Lecturer at the Department of General History and Museum Studies; and students from groups TP-25-3k, TP-26-5k, TP-26-22k (IP), TP-26-20k (IP), TP-26-13k1, TP-26-13k2, TP-26-13r, and TP-24-5k2.
During the meeting, current issues related to religion were discussed. Students received guidance on how to critically evaluate religious information, recognize and avoid the influence of questionable religious movements, and maintain information security.
The students also had the opportunity to ask questions and receive detailed answers from the specialist.
Such events contribute to improving young people’s religious literacy, developing critical thinking, and strengthening their commitment to traditional spiritual and moral values.
