Call for Papers: The 1st International Conference on HOLISTIC Guidance and Counseling

2026-07-09

The Islamic Educational Guidance and Counseling Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Madura, proudly invites scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students to participate in The 1st International Conference on HOLISTIC Guidance and Counseling.

This conference addresses the unprecedented challenges of contemporary guidance and counseling driven by globalization and shifting social dynamics, highlighting the need to integrate cultural, spiritual, and social dimensions into professional practices.

Conference Details

Theme: Harmony of Local Wisdom, Indigenous Spirit, and Multicultural Compassion
Host: Universitas Islam Negeri Madura, Indonesia

Sub-themes

Spiritual and Transpersonal Guidance and Counseling
Guidance and Counseling in Religious Educational Environments
Indigenous and Multicultural Guidance and Counseling
School and Community Guidance and Counseling

Date, Time, and Venue

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 08:00–15:00 Western Indonesian Time (WIB, UTC+7)
Platform: Zoom Meeting

Speakers

Welcoming Speech

Prof. Dr. Siswanto, M.Pd.I.
Dean, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training
Universitas Islam Negeri Madura, Indonesia

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Amirah Diniaty, M.Pd., Kons.
Sultan Syarif Kasim State Islamic University Riau, Indonesia
Mazita Ahmad, Ph.D.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia
Mohd Zuber, M.Ed.
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India

Important Dates

Full Paper Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: August 15, 2026
Video Presentation Submission: August 29, 2026
Conference Day: September 23, 2026
Article Publication: October 7, 2026

Publication Opportunity

Accepted and peer-reviewed papers will be published in Edu Consilium: Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Pendidikan Islam (Nationally Accredited - SINTA 4), subject to compliance with the journal's editorial policies and conference requirements.

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