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Difficult Scripture: Gender in the Qur’an | Ariela Marcus-Sells (Perspectives on Islam series)

Teaching & Learning Technologies January 16, 2018

All ancient texts pose problems for contemporary readers, and the Qur’an is no different. Several sections of the Qur’an present difficulties for Muslim and non-Muslim readers who are committed to ethics of non-violence, gender equality, or inter-communal acceptance. This episode will examine one difficult verse from the Qur’an that discusses the relationship between husbands and […]

Friends and Lovers of God | Ariela Marcus-Sells (Perspectives on Islam Series)

Teaching & Learning Technologies January 10, 2018

Americans tend to ask many questions about Islamic Law and very few about Islamic philosophy, poetry, art, or music. This episode introduces an Islamic tradition called Sufism, which most Americans have never heard of. The episode begins with a historical look at the foundations of this movement in Baghdad, briefly traces the rise of Sufi […]

Islamic Law | Ariela Marcus-Sells (Perspectives on Islam series)

Teaching & Learning Technologies November 20, 2017

The institution of Islamic Law is frequently misunderstood and misrepresented in media outlets and political discussions. This episode will compare Islamic law to other legal traditions; discuss how the classical system of Islamic law resulted in legal opinions called fatwas; and then briefly cover how elements of this classical system changed in the modern period. […]

Muhammad and the Qur’an | Ariela Marcus-Sells (Perspectives on Islam series)

Teaching & Learning Technologies October 18, 2017

Many non-Muslims approach the Qur’an expecting a work similar to the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament only to find that the Qur’an is structured very differently from other scriptural traditions. This episode will provide a brief overview of how internal Muslim tradition presents Muhammad’s biography and how this relates to the unique structure of […]

Mindfulness Across Traditions

Teaching & Learning Technologies February 28, 2017

A panel of scholars and practitioners of varied religious traditions gathered in Elon University’s Sacred Space to share their experiences with mindfulness as it relates to their beliefs. Panelists include: Rev. Dr. Joel Harter (associate chaplain for Protestant life, Elon University), Rabbi Meir Goldstein (associate chaplain for Jewish life, Elon University), Imam Muhammad Adeyinka Mendes […]

Mindful Spirituality in Islam’s Sufi Tradition | Shaykh Muhammad Adeyinka Mendes

Teaching & Learning Technologies February 27, 2017

Shaykh Muhammad Adeyinka Mendes provides an introduction to mindful spirituality and contemplative practices in Islam with attention to Sufism in the West African tradition. Shaykh Mendes is the founding director of Sacred Service for Human Liberation in Atlanta, an organization focused on holistic spirituality, reconciliation across traditions, and mindful service within local communities. (478)

Islamophobia: What Are We Really Afraid Of? | Todd Green

Teaching & Learning Technologies February 28, 2016

Religious Studies scholar Todd Green from Luther College presented this year’s H. Shelton Smith Lecture on the subject of “Islamophobia: What are we really afraid of?” Todd Green is the author of the book “Fear of Islam,” and his lecture explored why the West fears Islam and why this matters, including discussion of the increase […]

Hijabi Monologues

Teaching & Learning Technologies February 27, 2016

Stories and experiences by American Muslim women were offered in a space where Muslim women can speak openly about their experiences as women, as humans and as Americans. With drama and humor, the project brings to life the diversity of Muslim-American experiences, and engages issues of race, gender and religious tolerance through stories that also […]