Duke Islamic Studies Center
Mission Statement
The Duke Islamic Studies Center is a vibrant, diverse community of scholars and students engaged in interdisciplinary teaching, interactive learning, and cutting-edge research about Islam and Muslims. We are educating today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders by equipping them with knowledge about the breadth and diversity of Islamic cultures, cross-cultural experiences, and language skills. DISC is one of the leading institutions in North America for the study of Islam and Muslims. Its comparative, cross-cultural approach to Islamic studies will foster fresh interpretations of Islam and encourage creative solutions to the economic, political and social challenges involving Muslims. We are committed to working with partners at home and abroad to provide undergraduate and graduate students, professionals and policy makers with the knowledge about Muslims and Islamic cultures, beliefs and practices that will enable them to operate effectively in a multicultural world.
2018-2019 Notable Programs
- After the Rebellion: Religion, Rebels and Jihad in South Asia – Professor Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst
- Confronting Racism and Islamophobia in America: The Role of Muslim Women of Color
- Duke hosts “Dimensions of the Middle East”
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