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Studying Islam and Muslim-majority societies & cultures

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Supporting Research and Teaching in Islamic Studies at Stanford

To enrich Stanford students’ exposure to the study of Islam at all levels, we promote coursework, administer grants, and coordinate an undergraduate specialization as part of global studies minor.

Featured Courses

Spring
  • Ahmed, A.
Tuesday 10:30 AM - 12:20 PM
In this course, we will explore the 21st century formations and experience of Islam and Muslims in…
Spring
  • Yenigun, H.
Tuesday Thursday 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM
This course aims to provide an introduction to contemporary Muslim political thought. It presents…
Spring
  • Awaad, R.
Wednesday 4:30 PM - 7:20 PM

The first psychiatric hospitals in the world were established as early as the 8th century during…

Osman Hamdi Bey’s painting, Reading Arab

Osman Hamdi Bey

Islamic Studies Minor

Sabil-Kuttab of Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda

Jorge Láscar

Research and Travel Grants