Symposium on Religion & Public Engagement

White poster that says "Stop Islamophobia"
October 17, 2019
4:00PM - 6:00PM
The Ohio State University Faculty Club, North Dining Room (2nd Floor)

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2019-10-17 16:00:00 2019-10-17 18:00:00 Symposium on Religion & Public Engagement The Ohio State University Center for the Study of Religion presents"How to Teach About Islam in the Age of Islamophobia," Edward E. Curtis IV, IUPUI        Edward Curtis is Millennium Chair of the Liberal Arts and Professor of Religious Studies at the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts in Indianapolis. He is the author or editor of eleven books on Islam and Muslims in the United States and the African Diaspora, including, most recently, Muslim American Politics and the Future of U.S. Democracy. Abstract: Offering personal narrative and pedagogical analysis, Edward Curtis examines how teaching on Islam and Muslims changed for him and other Islamic studies scholars after 9/11. Arguing that a lot of post-9/11 teaching falls along either liberal or radical political lines, Curtis also shows how community-engaged research, K-14 teacher training, and public intellectual work have become essential in the struggle against anti-Muslim prejudice, discrimination, and violence.Additional information for and directions to the Ohio State University Faculty Club can be found below:The Ohio State University Faculty ClubDirectionsAdmission to this event is free and open to the public. For any questions, please contact (614) 688-8010.Parking for this event is available at the Union South Garage, which can be accessed from High Street or from College Road S. Metered parking is also available along W. 11th Avenue west of High Street, and on W. 12th Avenue across from Hale Hall.  The Ohio State University Faculty Club, North Dining Room (2nd Floor) America/New_York public

The Ohio State University Center for the Study of Religion presents

"How to Teach About Islam in the Age of Islamophobia," Edward E. Curtis IV, IUPUI

 

Edward Curtis IV
Color headshot image of Dr. Edward E. Curtis IV

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edward Curtis is Millennium Chair of the Liberal Arts and Professor of Religious Studies at the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts in Indianapolis. He is the author or editor of eleven books on Islam and Muslims in the United States and the African Diaspora, including, most recently, Muslim American Politics and the Future of U.S. Democracy.

 

Abstract: Offering personal narrative and pedagogical analysis, Edward Curtis examines how teaching on Islam and Muslims changed for him and other Islamic studies scholars after 9/11. Arguing that a lot of post-9/11 teaching falls along either liberal or radical political lines, Curtis also shows how community-engaged research, K-14 teacher training, and public intellectual work have become essential in the struggle against anti-Muslim prejudice, discrimination, and violence.

Additional information for and directions to the Ohio State University Faculty Club can be found below:

Admission to this event is free and open to the public. For any questions, please contact (614) 688-8010.

Parking for this event is available at the Union South Garage, which can be accessed from High Street or from College Road S. Metered parking is also available along W. 11th Avenue west of High Street, and on W. 12th Avenue across from Hale Hall.