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The Duke Islamic Studies Center, also known as DISC, is an inter-departmental, cross-cultural center at Duke University dedicated to the study of Islam and Muslims.[1] DISC describes itself as taking "a comparative, cross cultural approach to Islamic studies to encourage creative solutions to the economic, political and social challenges involving Muslims."

Established in 2006 and replacing the Center for the Study of Muslim Networks (CSMN),[2][3] the Duke Islamic Studies Center (DISC) foregrounds Muslim networks, especially educational networks, as essential instruments for advancing cross-cultural understanding.

Faculty Leadership

Eve M. Duffy, Associate Vice Provost for Global Affairs at Duke, serves as the interim director of Duke Islamic Studies Center.[4] The center was previously led by Ellen McLarney from 2019 - 2022[5] and by Omid Safi from 2014 - 2019.[6][7]

Other prominent faculty leadership includes Jen'nan Read (Assistant Director of Special Initiatives).

Prominent past faculty leadership includes Abdullah Antepli (Chief Representative for Muslim Affairs) from 2014 - 2019.[8]

DISC faculty includes:[9]

DISC Staff includes:[10]

Geographies of Gender in the Arab Revolutions Conference

Projects and Initiatives

In addition to running various events[11] and academic programs, DISC sponsors special initiatives that are related to Islam.

Transcultural Islam Project

The Transcultural Islam Project was a multi-year project launched in July 2011 with funding support from the Carnegie Corporation. This initiative had two overarching goals: 1) to inform public discourse and policy by publicizing and promoting scholarly and research-based information about Islam and Muslims; 2) to support scholarship and scholarly collaborations to advance research about Islam and Muslims across the globe.

DISC Media Fellows Initiative

The Disc Media Fellows Initiative was established in order to promote the interaction of Islam covering journalists and Muslims with the student base of Duke University, as well as with Dewitt Wallace Media Followers.[12]

ISLAMiCommentary

ISLAMiCommentary was a website which aimed to inform the general public about "the diversity of thought and cultures within Islam and Muslim communities," present both abroad and in the United States.[13] New media production ended on June 30th, 2016.[14]

Project Funding

These initiatives were funded by the Social Science Research Council.

DISC Board in DC

DISC Advisory Board

References

  1. ^ "About | Islamic Studies Center". islamicstudies.duke.edu. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  2. ^ "Duke Islamic Studies Center | UIA Yearbook Profile | Union of International Associations". uia.org. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  3. ^ "Duke to Establish Islamic Studies Center, Create $1.5 Million Endowed Professorship | Duke Today". today.duke.edu. 2005-11-09. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  4. ^ Center, Islamic Studies. "Staff | Islamic Studies Center". islamicstudies.duke.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  5. ^ "Ellen McLarney | Scholars@Duke profile: Academic Experience". scholars.duke.edu. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  6. ^ "Omid Safi | Scholars@Duke profile: Academic Experience". scholars.duke.edu. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  7. ^ Teymoori, Ali (2018-03-10). "Duke Islamic Studies Center (DISC)". Ijtihad Network. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  8. ^ "Abdullah Antepli | Duke Divinity School". divinity.duke.edu. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  9. ^ Center, Islamic Studies. "Faculty | Islamic Studies Center". islamicstudies.duke.edu. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  10. ^ Center, Islamic Studies. "Staff | Islamic Studies Center". islamicstudies.duke.edu. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  11. ^ Center, Islamic Studies. "Featured Academic Talks and Conferences | Islamic Studies Center". islamicstudies.duke.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  12. ^ Teymoori, Ali (2018-03-10). "Duke Islamic Studies Center (DISC)". Ijtihad Network. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  13. ^ "New Forum for Expert Voices on Islam and Muslims | Duke Today". today.duke.edu. 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  14. ^ ISLAMiCommentary (June 27, 2016). "ISLAMiCommentary Ceases Production". Twitter/X. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
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