I teach Islamic Studies, with special interests in medieval intellectual history and Christian-Muslim relations.
My expertise is in Islamic Studies, and my areas of special interest include Islamic intellectual history, medieval Islamic theology and philosophy, the thought of Ibn Taymiyya and Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, and Christian-Muslim relations.
Before coming to Nottingham in 2010, I taught Islamic Studies at the Near East School of Theology in Beirut, and earlier on I studied Arabic in Cairo for several years. My qualifications include a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Birmingham, an MA in Theological Studies from the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Indiana, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
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Dive into a fascinating exploration of the Qur'an's origins and its connections to both Judaism and Christianity. This course offers an in-depth look at how the sacred text situates itself as part of, and as a correction to, the religious narratives of its contemporaries. Perfect for those interested in comparative religion and Islamic studies.