One of the most respected American scholarly authority on Islam, John L. Esposito, visited the University of Kentucky. A professor of Islamic Studies and International Affairs at Georgetown University, Esposito discussed his book on the portrait of Islam today and tomorrow, drawn by a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes of the fastest growing religion in the world.
‘Lesley Hazleton sat down one day to read the Koran. And what she found – as a non-Muslim, a self-identified “tourist” in the Islamic holy book – wasn’t what she expected. With serious scholarship and warm humor, Hazleton shares the grace, flexibility and mystery she found, in this myth-debunking talk.’
Natana J. DeLong-Bas gives a presentation on Islam at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry Continuing Education.
Listen to broad overviews of Islam, what Muslims believe and why their faith’s traditions is so dear to them and, to shatter stereotypes fueled by media.
‘Muslims and Christians combined make up the majority populations in the world. Therefore the well being and future of the world depends on Christians and Muslims finding ways of working together to address global concerns and challenges’