Teaching Islam

Teaching Qur’anic Exegesis in English

Martin Nguyen
Associate Professor, Faculty Chair for Diversity
Fairfield University

As anyone who takes on the task will appreciate, teaching the Qur’an is an incredibly challenging undertaking. The scripture bears out multiple layers of meaning and finds expression across a range of literary devices: parables, similitudes, hyperbole, sacred narratives, direct Read more →

On Finding Balance: Islamic Studies Pedagogy After the Election

Elliott Bazzano
Assistant Professor
Le Moyne College

Since Trump became a candidate in the 2016 US presidential race, educators have continued to reflect on how his political presence might influence pedagogy. Personally, I find myself in a familiar quagmire: to what extent do I focus on current events in my. Read more →