Q&A with New Faculty in Global Islam
The UF Religion Department is excited to welcome the Izzat Hasan Sheikh Fellow in Islamic Studies and Assistant Professor of Religion Dr. Ali Altaf Mian to Gator Nation! Dr. Mian received […]
Summer Institute: Lived Islam in Contemporary Africa
A Summer Institute at the University of Florida Lived Islam in Contemporary Africa co-hosted by the Center for African Studies, Center for Global Islamic Studies, & Department of Religion May […]
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Afro-Dravidianism: A Senegalese-South Indian Muslim-Hindu Enchantment
Shobana Shankar (Stony Brook University) will be speaking at the Center for African Studies‘ baraza on Jan. 19th at 3.30 pm in Grinter, and her visit will be co-sponsored by the […]
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Public Culture and Islam in Modern Egypt: Media, Intellectuals and Society
THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL ISLAMIC STUDIES, IN COOPERATION WITH THE CENTER FOR AFRICAN STUDIES PRESENTS: DR. HATSUKI AISHIMA “PUBLIC CULTURE AND ISLAM IN MODERN EGYPT: MEDIA, INTELLECTUALS AND SOCIETY” Tuesday, […]
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Center for Global Islamic Studies Welcomes New Director
Since its launch in 2014, Dr. Terje Østebø has been at the helm of University of Florida’s Center for Global Islamic Studies (CGIS) as its Director. However, his tenure comes […]
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Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) as a Dilemma for African Muslims -A Roundtable Discussion
The Islam in Africa Working Group organized a symposium last spring with the title “Winning the Hearts and Minds? African Muslims and the Negotiation of Counter-terrorism Policies”, where Murray Last, David […]
Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) as a Dilemma for African Muslims -A Roundtable Discussion
The Islam in Africa Working Group organized a symposium last spring with the title “Winning the Hearts and Minds? African Muslims and the Negotiation of Counter-terrorism Policies”, where Murray Last, David […]
News & Upcoming Events: September 23, 2016
The Center for Global Islamic Studies presents their Fall 2016 Conference: Islam and Encounters with Secularism: Futural Openings on October 1, 2016, from 9:00am – 3:00pm in The Atrium – Ustler Hall. The […]
Conference: Islam and Encounters with Secularism: Futural Openings?
The University of Florida Center for Global Islamic Studies Fall 2016 Conference Is today’s world secular? Many argue that it is not – religion is as prominent in politics, culture, […]
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Conference: Islam and Encounters with Secularism: Futural Openings?
The University of Florida Center for Global Islamic Studies Fall 2016 Conference Is today’s world secular? Many argue that it is not – religion is as prominent in politics, culture, […]
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After Orlando: Managing Fears and Welcoming Diversity
The tragic incident at Pulse nightclub in Orlando has intensified the fear of terror hitting close to home. This fear has been translated into xenophobic sentiments particularly targeting our Muslim […]
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After Orlando: Managing Fears and Welcoming Diversity
The tragic incident at Pulse nightclub in Orlando has intensified the fear of terror hitting close to home. This fear has been translated into xenophobic sentiments particularly targeting our Muslim […]
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Center Announces Graduate Certificate in Global Islam
The Center for Global Islamic Studies is happy to announce the Graduate Certificate in Global Islam. The goal of this certificate is to train students to pursue careers in teaching and research related […]
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