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The Middle East History and Theory Workshop presents… “The turbulent present: religion, politics and society in Iran” Thursday April 15th, 4.30pm Social Sciences 122 A panel discussion with Kaveh Ehsani (Assistant Professor of International Studies, DePaul University), Norma Moruzzi (Associate … Continue reading →

The Middle East History and Theory Workshop (MEHAT) presents… Rumi: The Time of Love A documentary film by Nuri Aksu, Visiting Student, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Monday, April 5th, 4:30 pm, Pick 218 All are welcome. Refreshments … Continue reading →

The Middle East History and Theory Workshop Presents Coercion and Conflict: Thaqif and Quraysh in the pre-Islamic Period By Rasheed Hosein, PhD Candidate Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations 4:30-6pm, Monday, February 22, 2010 Pick 218 5828 S. University Ave., Chicago … Continue reading →

*Note the time change this week* The Middle East History and Theory Workshop (MEHAT) presents… “Ottoman Governmentality and Women’s Education” Presentation by visiting speaker Emine Evered, Department of History, Michigan University Discussant: Esra Tasdelen, PhD Student, Department of Near Eastern … Continue reading →

The Middle East and History (MEHAT) Workshop presents: “The matn-cum-isnad analysis of Bahira anecdotes. The case of Abu Bakr.” by Mehmetcan Akpinar, NELC Monday 25th Jan, 4.30-6pm, Pick 218 For future papers, and general communications regarding MEHAT, please go subscribe … Continue reading →

The Middle East and History (MEHAT) Workshop presents: “The Early Development of the Qur’anic Hanif: an Exegetical Analysis,” Mun’im Sirry, Divinity School Monday 11th Jan, Pick 218, 4.30-6pm All are welcome. Refreshments provided. Persons with a disability who believe they … Continue reading →

The Middle East History and Theory Workshop (MEHAT) presents… Elizabeth Urban, PhD Candidate, Islamic History “The Mawali Early Islamic Discussions of Social Equality” Discussant: Rana Mikati, PhD Candidate, NELC Monday November 30th, 4.30pm , Pick 218 All are welcome. Refreshments … Continue reading →

The Middle East History and Theory Workshop (MEHAT) presents… “Politicizing Humanitarianism: Palestinian Refugees, UNRWA and the Right of Return” Presentation by Nell Gabiam, Postdoctoral Fellow Center for the Study of Race,Politics and Culture. Please support the workshop by reading the … Continue reading →

The Middle East History and Theory Workshop (MEHAT) presents… “Iran in Late 18th and Early 19th Centuries” Presentation by Maziar Behrooz Friday, November 6, 4.00pm, Pick 218 All are welcome. Refreshments provided. Persons with a disability who believe they may … Continue reading →

The Middle East History and Theory Workshop (MEHAT) presents… “The Restructuring of the Religious Disciplines in Post 11th Century and Theoretical Jurisprudence” Presentation of draft dissertation chapter by Abdurrahman Atcil. Please support the workshop by reading the draft chapter and … Continue reading →