Welcome to the Islamic Studies Workshop! We are open to any and all graduate students working on Islam, in any capacity. We are happy to share our Fall 2021 schedule:

Wednesday, October 6, 2021: “Race and Marvel in Zakariya al-Qazwini’s 13th c. ‘Aja’ib al-makhluqat (The Wonders  of Creation).” Alexa Herlands. History, University of Chicago.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021: “Bloody Wrath and Healing Touches: Joseph and his Brothers in Early Twelver Shī‛ī Tafsīr.” Adi Shiran. Divinity School, University of Chicago.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021: “The Arabic Particle lan.” Ahmed Ghani.  NELC, University of Chicago.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021:  Title TBA. Manpreet Kaur. Religion, Columbia University.

Readings will be circulated on the Listserv a week prior to discussion.

In the interest of accessibility, all meetings will be held via Zoom, at 1pm CST and last for about an hour.

Zoom Link: https://uchicago.zoom.us/j/97366273687?pwd=NGhyclFVTE9KRGg5NXZDMDdoYnY5QT09

Password: islam

If you are interested in presenting in the Winter or Spring Quarter of 2022, please email Alexa Herlands at aherlands@uchicago.edu.