Muslims are a growing presence in U.S., but still face negative views from the public

September 1, 2021

The U.S. Muslim population has grown in the two decades since Sept. 11, 2001, but it is still the case that many Americans know little about...

15th Anniversary - Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester

Date: October 3, 2021

The Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester is holding an event on Sunday 3 October, which will be an opportunity to belatedly mark its 15th anniversary. The celebration will include...

CMCS supports the Oxford Interfaith Forum

Date: September 2021-October 2021

As we approach the new academic year of 2021/22, we are glad to announce the beginning of a new initiative, the Oxford Interfaith Forum, which CMCS is helping to support. This is an academically oriented interfaith network based in Oxford connecting researchers, practitioners...

Muslim Views of the Bible: An Online Conference

September 29-30, 2021 | Oxford, UK

What do Muslims think of the Bible? Mentioned in both positive and negative ways in the Qur’an, the scriptures of Jews and Christians occupy a complex place in Muslim thought. Six authors of important works in this area, several new out in 2021, will illuminate some of the many...

Apocalyptic Hermeneutics in a Manuscript of Ḥurūfī Literature

September 22, 2021 | Online (via Zoom)

Webinar Series: Pre-modern Islamic Manuscripts
This talk will focus on a Persian manuscript dated to the year 1034 AH/1625 CE and currently held in Millet Library, Istanbul. The manuscript is a ...

Course: Islam Through Its Scriptures

By Harvard University

Instructor: Professor Ali S. Asani
Learn about the Quran, the central sacred text of Islam, through an exploration of the rich diversity of roles and interpretations in Muslim societies. Using a multimedia and student-centered approach, this religion course provides tools...

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Scholarships (2022 entry)

Application Deadline: January 2022

We are hoping to offer the OCIS scholarships for 2022 entry, however this has not yet been confirmed. Applicants are asked to complete the scholarship statement to apply, and will be...

MPhil in Islamic Studies and History (2022-2023)

University of Oxford, UK

The MPhil in Islamic Studies and History is a two-year course intended primarily for students who desire an intensive introduction to Islamic history and thought in the pre-modern period. The course is an excellent preparation for subsequent doctoral study. The course focuses on the...