The best thing about hosting New Books in Islamic Studies for over 5 years has been all the wonderful connections I’ve made through a number of very interesting conversations. One special bonus is that my friend and co-host SherAli Tareen generously had me as a guest to talk about my new book, Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage,…
There has been radio silence here for a while. But dont worry I’ve been keeping busy. If you are interested in listening to any of the podcast I host all the interviews are now collected and updated on my Podcasts page. Please check them out. And if you want to keep up with what I…
I’m very excited to be joining the team over at Marginalia Review of Books, which is the Los Angeles Review of Books channel dedicated to the study of religion. I will be Assistant Director of MRB Radio and hosting a new podcast called Directions in the Study of Religion. I will be speaking with people about new directions, including exciting scholarship, workshops,…
One of the professional projects that most shapes my weekly activities is hosting two channels on the New Books Network. This is also one of the pursuits that I most enjoy as an academic. Check them out New Books in Religion and New Books in Islamic Studies The idea is simple. Author writes a book, we talk about it.…
Dr. Kristian Petersen 