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Instructor: Fouad Ben Ahmed Philosophy in Muslim Contexts” is a dynamic undergraduate course that delves into the fascinating evolution of philosophical thought in Islamic civilizations. Over twelve modules, students explore the historical roots, early...

Contact: hlm-list@googlegroups.com Harvard Longwood Muslims is made up of students, research fellows, faculty, and staff who are studying or working at the Longwood Medical campus of Harvard University and interested in Islam as well as the local Muslim...

Instructor: Shady Nasser A survey of medieval Arabic writings on Arabic poetry, grammar, and language with special focus on the theme of standardization of Arabic grammar and poetics and how they serve as tools for interpreting literary texts. We read a...

Instructor: Intisar Rabb Description: This course will survey core concepts of Islamic law ( sharia) in historical and comparative modern contexts. Popular perceptions of this legal system imagine it to be a static code from 7th-century Arabia. Islamic...

Contact: sobek@fas.harvard.edu The Harvard Middle Eastern Cultural Association fosters a sense of Middle Eastern culture at Harvard by bringing together students of Middle Eastern background as well as other members of the Harvard community interested in...

A seminar for graduate students focusing on current scholarship on Islamic civilization in South Asia.

Instructor: Fouad Ben Ahmed This course provides an in-depth exploration of how Muslims have engaged with their historical and intellectual heritage across the centuries. Focusing on key moments of rediscovery, reinterpretation, and cultural revival...

Instructor: Ali Asani A seminar for graduate students focusing on current scholarship on Islamic civilization in South Asia.

Instructor: Fouad Ben Ahmed This course offers an in-depth exploration of key disciplines within classical Islamic thought, centered on reading primary texts in Arabic. Students will engage with foundational writings in philosophy, theology ( kalām)...