Excited for the 2018 American Academy of Religion conference in Denver. I’ll be busy as usual this year but its always motivational to see smart friends and meet some new peers. If you want to track me down here are some likely places. New Graduate Research in Islamic Studies Saturday – 5:30 PM-7:00 PM, Convention Center-507 This will…

I’m excited to visit William & Mary on October 30 for a presentation extending from my book, Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage, Scripture, and Language in the Han Kitab. I’m grateful to the Department of Religious Studies for hosting me and the kind invitation of Faraz Sheikh. All the details are HERE if you are in the area. Free and open to…

I’m excited to visit the University of Vermont on April 23 to deliver the Claire M. Lintilhac Seminar in Asian Studies. The talk will revolve around my new book, Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage, Scripture, and Language in the Han Kitab. I’m grateful for Thomas Borchert and the Asian Studies Program for hosting me. I’m also excited to join Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst’s…

Mohammad Khalil, associate professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University, has hosted a conference for several years now. They have a new theme every year and always have wonderful folks participating. I am very lucky to be involved this year. The theme for this year’s event is “Locating Muslim…

I’m excited to visit the University of Michigan on January 22 for a presentation about my new book, Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage, Scripture, and Language in the Han Kitab. I’m grateful for the Islamic Studies Program for hosting me and the kind invitation of Sam Kigar and Karla Mallette. All the details are HERE if you are in the area.

I’m excited to attend the 2017 American Academy of Religion conference in Boston this year. I’m always energized by the meeting after catching up with friends, meeting new colleagues, and hearing lots of interesting research. This year I’ll be busy. If you want to track me down here are some likely places. Theory and Method in…

I’m excited to visit the University of Oklahoma on November 1 for a presentation titled “Muslims in the Iraq War: A Cinematic Perspective.” I’ll be discussing my recent article, “Hollywood Muslims in Iraq,” and placing it within a broader context of representation of Muslim in American cinema. I’m grateful for the kind invitation of Waleed F. Mahdi and Samer Shehata…

I’m excited to be part of a wonderful workshop aimed at junior scholars on the job market that will take place over the AAR weekend in Boston. The North American Association for the Study of Religion (NAASR) will be hosting 25 participants on Sunday, November 19 for “…But What Do You Study?”: A NAASR Workshop on Theory & Method…