Join us for a series of free public lectures delivered by some of the world’s most renowned scholars in Islamic studies.
LIFELONG LEARNING SERIES
UBC Continuing Studies collaborates with other members of the UBC community to provide an ongoing series of free lectures, dialogues and debates on topics of interest to the general public – locally, nationally and internationally. The Lifelong Learning Series is held in the fall and winter terms and is recorded for podcast.
Global Islam, Garbled Impressions:
Fostering Understanding in a Divided World
Shafique N. Virani, PhD
January 15, UBC Point Grey
Islam and the Contest of Faculties in Iran
Mohamad Tavakoli-Targhi, PhD
February 5, UBC Robson Square
The Meaning of Global Jihad
Faisal Devji, PhD
March 12, UBC Robson Square
Indonesian Islam: The Modern, Global Shapings of a National Tradition?
Michael Laffan, PhD
March 26, UBC Robson Square
4 Saturdays, 7-9pm. FREE. Limited Seating.
Reserve your seat by phone (604-822-1444) or online.