Date: August 14, 2025

The academic seminar titled “Science and Religion in the Horizon of Monotheistic Worldview” was held on August 14, 2025 (23 Mordad 1404) at the Iranian Wisdom House, Vienna. The event, which included a book presentation and scholarly discussions, commenced with a keynote speech by Professor Dr. Mehdi Golshani, Professor Emeritus at Sharif University of Technology, a member of the Academy of Sciences of Iran, and a pioneer in the field of science and religion in Iran.

Dr. Golshani introduced the perspectives outlined in his book, which had been translated into German through the efforts of the Cultural representative of Iran in Austria and published by Uni-Dialogue Publishing in Vienna. The program, moderated by Dr. Viktor Sabo, featured presentations by distinguished speakers, including Professor Manfred Hauser, a lecturer and researcher in philosophy; Professor Mohammad Waldman, a scholar and translator of Islamic studies; and Dr. Reza Gholami, a senior professor of political philosophy, cultural, and civilizational studies, and the Cultural representative of Iran in Austria. Each speaker presented their views and analyses on the topic of science and religion within the framework of a monotheistic worldview, engaging in fruitful discussions with the audience. Several attendees also shared their questions with the speakers.

The event was warmly received by those interested in interdisciplinary discussions in Vienna…