A seminar about “the Many Faces of Political Islam”

Seminar
Series: Initiative on Religion in International Affairs Event
Open to the Public – Harvard Kennedy School Campus
October 22, 2008
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

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Related Project: Religion in International Affairs

Description:

Dr. Mohammed Ayoob will discuss the major themes of his recent book on the diverse manifestations of Islam and its impact on global politics. This seminar will take place on Wednesday, October 22, from 11:30am to 1:00pm in Taubman 401. Lunch will be provided.

Dr. Ayoob is University Distinguished Professor of International Relations with a joint appointment in James Madison College and the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University. He is also Coordinator of the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University.

Contact:

Project on India and the Subcontinent Events Coordinator
79 JFK Street Cambridge, MA 02140
Email: meghan_tinsley@ksg.harvard.edu

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