Bediuzzaman Said Nursi dedicated his entire life to the teachings of the Qur’an and authored numerous books and treatises on Islamic subjects. He is most notably known for The Risale-i Nur (The Treatises of Light).

The John Carroll University Department of Religious Studies has received financial support to establish the Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies from two Turkish businessmen inspired by the teachings of Nursi, as well as the Muslim community of Cleveland. The conference is dedicated to creating awareness about the Islam religion and the perception of its practices and viewpoints around the world.

Panel 1: Religious Perspectives: Alan Godlas, The University of Texas; Marcia Hermansen, Loyola University Chicago; Colin Turner, Durham University, UK;
M. Hakan Yavuz, The University of Utah

Panel 2: Political Perspectives: Mucahit Bilici, University of Michigan; Ahmet Kuru, San Diego State University; Oliver Leaman, University of Kentucky; and Ihsan Yilmaz, University of London, UK

Panel 3: Interfaith and Social Perspectives: Asma Afsaruddin, University of Notre Dame; Sidney Griffith, The Catholic University of America; Sheila McGinn, John Carroll University; Zeki Saritoprak, John Carroll University

*This event is free and open to the public, however registration is required in order to coordinate parking, lunch and seating arrangements,