Symposium: Rethinking the 'Muslim World': Concepts, History, Law, Politics.”
The event will feature the recent work of Iza Hussin (The Politics of Islamic Law) and Cemil Aydin (The Idea of the Muslim World). Both authors will be in attendance.
Schedule:
9:45-10:15: Breakfast
10:15-10:30: Welcome and Introductions - Beth Hurd & Brannon Ingram, co-organizers, Global Politics & Religion Research group and workshop co-convenors
10:30-12:00: Panel 1: Politics of Islamic Law - Iza Hussin (15 min.) Respondents (10 min. each): Hafsa Oubou, Brannon Ingram, Beth Hurd
12:00-1:00: Lunch
1:00-2:30: Panel 2: Idea of the Muslim World - Cemil Aydin (15 min). Respondents (10 min each) Will Caldwell, Leila Tayeb, Darryl Li
2:30-3:00: Closing discussion: Two books in conversation, next steps - Brannon Ingram and Beth Hurd
3:00-4:00: Wine and cheese reception
Co-sponsored with Middle East and North Africa Program, International Studies, Asian Studies, and the Keyman Modern Turkish Studies Program