Doctoral Students of the Political Science Educational Programme Delivered an Open Lecture on “Religious Views”

On 9 November 2026 at 10:00 a.m., Aigerim Uskembayeva and Aidarkhan Makhanbet, second-year PhD students in the Political Science programme at L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, held a session for third-year students on religious beliefs as part of their teaching practicum. The session was attended by B. A. Gabdulina, the doctoral supervisor, Candidate of Historical Sciences, and Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the Faculty of International Relations.

The session covered freedom of conscience, the secular nature of the educational environment, and respect for different religious beliefs. Using examples from a student group chat and social media posts, participants considered how to express disagreement respectfully, respond to remarks that disparage other people’s beliefs, and verify information.

Guest speaker Dаribai Muratbek, a lecturer at the Qamqor-Astana Public Foundation, spoke about the warning signs of destructive religious movements and ways to prevent online recruitment into such groups. He stressed the importance of evaluating online content critically and consulting official sources for information on religious matters.