Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Reminder, SFD/SEF Talk at OSU

Scott Alexander Talk at OSU
A Talk by Scott Alexander
Co-organized by Students for Dialogue and Scioto Educational Foundation.
May 7th, at 5:30pm at PS002

Scott Alexander,
Associate Professor of Islam
Director, Catholic-Muslim Studies
A.B., Harvard University; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University

Scott Alexander's academic career has been dedicated to the study of Islam in the context of his broader training as an historian of religions. His teaching and research interests include medieval Muslim sectarianism, the mystical traditions of Muslim spirituality, Quranic studies, and the history and future of Muslim-Christian relations and interfaith dialogue. He is editor of Sisters: Women, Religion, and Leadership in Christianity and Islam .

The title of Dr. Alexander's interfaith talk is:
Islam, Muslims, and the Current Global Context:
Ten Things Every Thinking Person Should Consider

The talk will start at 5:30pm on OSU campus. The room: Psychology Building PS 002
Parking information, directions and the map for the room is at: http://www.osu.edu/map/building.php?building=144


Refreshments will be served.

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