On November 10, 2026, the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies (IPhPR) hosted a meeting with second-year students enrolled in the Religious Studies program at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University.

The meeting was led by Almasbek Shagyrbay, PhD, Associate Professor and Director of the Institute’s Center for Religious Studies. Nurlan Orynbekov, PhD, Associate Professor at the Department of Humanities of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, also participated in the event.

During the meeting, participants discussed the formation and development of religious studies in Kazakhstan, contemporary religious processes, religious literacy, secularism, and religious stability in society.

Particular attention was paid to key areas of scientific research, the training of religious studies specialists, and opportunities for professional development in this field.