| Notes |
Even though we know Islam is a world-wide religious force, it is all too easy to focus on Islam as the religious and social force in the Middle East. In this seminar we invite you to explore Islam outside the context of the Middle East. "Islam Beyond the Middle East: South Asia, Africa, Indonesia, and Western Europe" is a weekend seminar organized by the Adventures in Ideas Program. This seminar will look at the rise of Islam in Western Europe, where even in Great Britain, the fastest-growing religion is Islam. We’ll explore the tensions created between long-time residents and recent immigrants over religious and cultural practices, paying particular attention to Muslim women in France. Sahar Amer, Associate Professor of Asian Studies, will be giving a talk entitled "Islam in Europe", with support from the UNC European Union Center of Excellence.
For more information, visit the seminar website. |
